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Read inspiring stories on the social service sector, highlighting resilience, compassion and positive change.

12 articles

16 June 2025

Building a Future-Ready and Resilient Social Service Sector

A resilient social service sector needs to evolve in the face of emerging challenges to effectively address the needs of individuals and families in an ever-changing world.

NCSS Connect Newsletter

NCSS President Anita Fam at the Inaugural Insights to Impact Seminar with Professor Martin Knapp.

16 June 2025

President’s Challenge 2025 Launches New Fellowships

The President's Challenge Fellowships, aligned with the refreshed President’s Challenge ethos, offers individuals from different backgrounds the opportunity to reach their potential along three tracks.

NCSS Connect Newsletter

President Tharman launching new President’s Challenge Fellowships at the President’s Challenge 2025

12 May 2025

A career for everyone in the social service sector

We spoke to four professionals who shared their career journeys, challenges, and the deep sense of fulfilment they find in their work.

Our projects and initiatives

Social Service Professional Farhan posing for a portrait

4 April 2025

Building a community of support

As Singapore’s population matures, caregiving needs are evolving. Learn how support like training & respite care can create a sustainable caregiving system.

Our projects and initiatives

A caregiver with their care recipient, providing gentle support as they enjoy time together outdoors.

4 April 2025

Supporting social enterprises to create lasting change

Uplifting social enterprises offers a powerful way to create lasting impact and contribute to building a strong, impactful social service ecosystem.

Our projects and initiatives

27 December 2024

Develop fundraising capabilities and engage donors

SSAs can build long-term fundraising capabilities and engage donors with the Sustainable Fundraising Strategies for NPOs Playbook.

NCSS Connect Newsletter

Man in office wear shaking hands with another colleague. NCSS develop fundraising capabilities and engage donors.

27 December 2024

Sustained partnerships for lasting impact

With the growth of corporate volunteerism in sustainable philanthropy, SSAs can tap into resources through scalable volunteering opportunities.

NCSS Connect Newsletter

Group of people of diverse age range smiling and posing together indoors during an event. NCSS Connect Newsletter.

24 September 2024

Building a stronger social service sector

Learn how NCSS strengthens the social service sector with innovative strategies and collaborations for an inclusive society.

NCSS Connect Newsletter

Five leaders on stage at a social service sector event, smiling for a photo.

24 September 2024

Consultation on NCSS Act amendments

Summarising key feedback on the proposed amendments to the NCSS Act to strengthen the social service sector.

NCSS Connect Newsletter

A paper on clipboard, with words "National Council of Social Service Act"

20 August 2020

6 social service jobs where you can use your skill

Discover 6 fulfilling social service careers that leverage your unique talents. Make a positive impact while growing professionally.

Our projects and initiatives

Smiling woman in professional attire engaging in a discussion with a colleague.