NCSS Annual General Meeting 2012

This year’s AGM will be held on 20 Jul 2012, at the Ulu Pandan CC Theatrette. RSVPs should be submitted by 25 May 2012.

Social Service Talent Development Scheme (SSTDS)

The SSTDS was launched on 19 Oct 2011 with the aim of developing a pipeline of well-qualified, highly experienced and well-rounded professionals who would provide leadership for the social service sector. Nomination is now open and will close on 18 May 2012.

VWOs-Charities Capability Fund (VCF)

From April 2012, the VCF has been extended for another five years until March 2017 for member VWOs and MCYS-funded VWOs. The new VCF tranche will focus on nurturing productivity and innovation, and developing manpower resources and organisational capacities to meet increasing needs within the social service sector.

Long-Term Visit Pass-Plus (or LTVP+)

Enabling Masterplan 2012-2016

The Enabling Masterplan 2012-2016 Steering Committee submitted its report to the Acting Minister for Community Development, Youth and Sports on 21 Feb 2012, emphasising inclusiveness and enablement of persons with disabilities.

3rd CIFA Regional Symposium

SSTI, together with NUS and the Thye Hua Kwan Moral Society, will be bringing the CIFA Symposium to Singapore. This event is supported by NCSS and will be held from 11-13 Dec 2012, with a focus on "Asian Families: Innovations in Practice and Policies". The two keynote speakers are Dr Lee Wai Yung from the University of Hong Kong, and Prof Evan Imber-Black from the Mercy College in New York. Participants can also look forward to hearing from policy-makers, experienced practitioners and academia on a wide range of topics that will help strengthen the resilience and functioning of families.

Community Silver Trust (CST)
Launched for application on 20 Oct 2011, the CST is a donation matching grant from the Government aimed at enhancing and expanding the intermediate and long-term care (ILTC) services in Singapore. NCSS is the administrator for this grant for voluntary welfare organisations (VWOs) in the social service sector. EligibleVWOs are encouraged to come up with ideas and solutions to improve the lives of the elderly and disabled.