NCSS Singapore

NCSS Singapore National Council of Social Service is the umbrella body for over 500 member social service agencies in Singapore.
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Community Chest and Social Service Institute (SSI) are part of NCSS. Purpose
To ensure that every person has the opportunity to live a life of dignity to his or her fullest potential within society. Mission
To provide leadership and direction in social services, enhance the capabilities of social service organisations, and promote strategic partnerships for social services. For more information ab

out us, please visit our website here:
http://www.ncss.gov.sg/

We value constructive feedback from community members as it helps us better serve our mission in the social service sector. To ensure a safe and respectful space for everyone, posts that breach our community guidelines will be removed. These include those containing foul language; objectionable content such as personal attacks, hate speech and discrimination; violence, terrorism and criminal behaviour; nudity and po*******hy; spam, scams as well as misinformation and fake news. We may ban users who repeatedly breach these guidelines.

14/06/2026

As community needs evolve, social service agencies (SSAs) must strengthen how they operate to stay effective and sustainable.

Hafiz, a 40-Under-40 2025 participant, shares why organisational transformation is key to building agencies that remain accountable, transparent, and resilient. From governance and resource management to service delivery, SSAs need to continuously adapt so they can better support those who need them most.

Through the Transformation Sustainability Scheme (TSS), NCSS drives capability building across the sector by helping SSAs strengthen areas such as strategy, people practices, volunteer management, and digitalisation to build resilience, improve operations, and contribute to a strong and future-ready social service sector.

Explore how TSS can support your agency’s transformation at: https://www.ncss.gov.sg/grants/organisation-development/transformation-sustainability-scheme/

To better support children and youth facing evolving social and behavioural challenges, continuous upskilling is importa...
10/06/2026

To better support children and youth facing evolving social and behavioural challenges, continuous upskilling is important for social service professionals. Sharpen your expertise with the Social Service Institute's Children & Youth courses:

🔹 Introduction to Trauma informed Positive Behavioural Interventions and Supports for Children and Young Persons in Residential Care
Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviours among children and youth in residential care settings.
🔗 https://tms.ssi.gov.sg/student/course/detail/ff8b18ec-8209-46ba-8484-9f8b973a27b8
🗓 Register by 2 Jul 2026

🔹 Certified User for Youth Level of Service/Case Management Inventory (YLS/CMI)
Applying the YLS/CMI tool for youth risk/needs assessment and case planning
🗓 Register by 14 Jul 2026
🔗 https://tms.ssi.gov.sg/student/course/detail/f69ea699-e9c0-4ab8-808d-52f6b0cb1375

🔹 Counselling Guidelines Training: Working with Youth with Sexual Orientation and Gender Issues
Building capability to support youth navigating sexual orientation and gender-related concerns.
🗓 Register by 20 Jul 2026
🔗 https://tms.ssi.gov.sg/student/course/detail/ced43a8e-9845-4884-bf8a-c4a361a59627/2bbc8966-168b-4d25-9e8e-5aa662817ce8

🔹 Inhale Insight: Understanding Youth Va**ng
Understanding youth va**ng, including causes, signs, and strategies to support youth.
🔗 https://tms.ssi.gov.sg/student/course/detail/42173a49-ad10-4105-a264-d8f94fe926ec/3d9d7ab8-4faf-40b4-aba6-e9a13121bb31
Registration Open Throughout

🔎 For more Children & Youth courses:
https://tms.ssi.gov.sg/student/?CourseCategory=Children%20&%20Youth

Sometimes, it’s not easy to tell when a private habit is starting to take more control than intended. Because po*******h...
07/06/2026

Sometimes, it’s not easy to tell when a private habit is starting to take more control than intended. Because po*******hy use often happens in private, the signs can go unnoticed, even by ourselves. ​
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You might notice small changes over time; hiding what you’re doing or where you’ve been, needing more time or money to feel the same thrill, prioritising urges over work, school, or people who matter, or finding it hard to focus or relax unless you act on those urges. When these patterns start to affect your daily life, it could be .​
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Taking a moment to check in with yourself can be the first step. ​
If you feel stuck, help is available at https://go.gov.sg/addiction-support​
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AI this, AI that. But what does it actually mean for the people who need help most? 🤔That is exactly the question NCSS e...
05/06/2026

AI this, AI that. But what does it actually mean for the people who need help most? 🤔

That is exactly the question NCSS explored during a recent visit to Zurich and the 55th St Gallen Symposium, where our team joined Minister for Social and Family Development Mr Masagos Zulkifli and Senior Parliamentary Secretary Mr Eric Chua as part of the Singapore delegation.

And what we found was that the most impactful technology is not just about the tools. It is about the people behind them. The social service professionals, technologists, and researchers working together to design solutions that are empathetic, practical, and built around real human needs.

As sector developer, NCSS is committed to translating those global insights into actionable pathways for our social service agencies in Singapore. From responsible AI adoption and capability building, to forging meaningful partnerships that can strengthen how we deliver services and improve client outcomes.

No algorithm can replace the heart of social work, but the right technology, in the right hands, can help us care more deeply and effectively for every person we serve. 💙

02/06/2026

Meet our inaugural batch of NCSS Graduate Associates! 🎉

Over the past months, they have rolled up their sleeves, dived deep into the work, and played their part in supporting NCSS’ role as sector developer. Last week, they took centre stage at our Graduate Associate Marketplace to share what they have learnt and experienced along the way.

To our Graduate Associates: you have shown up, stepped up, and made your mark. We are rooting for you as you head into your next chapter! 💙

What does it take to truly make a difference in the lives of children and youth?Our CEO Mr Lim Shung Yar recently shared...
28/05/2026

What does it take to truly make a difference in the lives of children and youth?

Our CEO Mr Lim Shung Yar recently shared his thoughts at CapitaLand Hope Foundation's event on Strengthening Community Resilience for Children and Youth in Asia, and the answer is simple: We need to move from good intentions to good outcomes.

At NCSS, we lead the social service sector by strengthening social service agencies (SSAs) and funding critical programmes in the community, so that individuals and families in need get the support they deserve, even as the challenges they face grow more complex.

Through our research and evaluation resources 📊, NCSS supports SSAs in measuring and evaluating the impact of their programmes, ensuring that every bit of support reaching individuals and families is not just well-intentioned, but truly effective. And when donors and philanthropists align their resources to support SSAs making a meaningful difference, every effort and every dollar reaches the people who need it most. 💪

A big thank you to CapitaLand Hope Foundation for creating the space for these important conversations and for their continued commitment to building community resilience in Singapore. 💙

What happens when businesses and communities come together with a shared purpose? Real, lasting impact. 🌟The Project V M...
26/05/2026

What happens when businesses and communities come together with a shared purpose? Real, lasting impact. 🌟

The Project V Marketplace 2026 saw corporates and social service agencies come together to explore how corporates can volunteer regularly and meaningfully, embodying the We-First spirit that building a caring society takes all of us.

As sector developer, NCSS is committed to developing a robust social service ecosystem that includes community support, philanthropy, and volunteerism. 💙

Learn more about Project V, co-led by NCSS and National Volunteer and Philanthropy Centre: https://www.ncss.gov.sg/programmes/people/volunteer-management/project-v/

24/05/2026

Social service professionals are constantly learning and growing through books, talks, and training opportunities.

Looking to build your capabilities? Explore the newly upgraded SSI Course Registration Portal ​to discover courses and learning opportunities for the social service sector.​

​🔗Register for courses: https://tms.ssi.gov.sg/ ​
📑Check out user guide: https://go.gov.sg/user-guide-learners

Mental health support works best when everyone plays a part, and understanding how people seek help is the first step to...
23/05/2026

Mental health support works best when everyone plays a part, and understanding how people seek help is the first step to making that happen. 💭

In April, our Translational Research team shared insights with partners from the Beyond the Label Collective at our latest Insights to Impact (i2i) session, drawing from our Quality of Life (QOL) research study on what encourages people to seek mental health support and what holds them back.

One of the key findings was that help-seeking is often influenced by the people around us, and that this varies across different life stages. Understanding these patterns allows us to work closely with social service agencies to design more targeted and effective mental health support for the community. At NCSS, we take these insights and translate them into action, strengthening the social service sector so that individuals and families in need get the right support at the right time.

Thank you to TOUCH Community Services and other partners from the Beyond the Label Collective for the opportunity to share these insights! Because at the end of the day, building a caring society is a shared responsibility. Mental health support is not just the job of professionals. When friends, family members, and communities show up for one another, that is the We-First spirit in action. 💙

Learn more about our Quality of Life studies: https://www.ncss.gov.sg/research-and-insights/research-and-evaluation/quality-of-life/

Looking to strengthen your practice in the social service sector? The Social Service Institute (SSI) cross sector course...
20/05/2026

Looking to strengthen your practice in the social service sector?

The Social Service Institute (SSI) cross sector courses are designed to equip social service professionals with relevant knowledge and skills to support service delivery across different settings.

Explore these courses:
🔹 Understanding the Social Service Sector (TGS-2025059340)
Gain insights into the evolution of the social service sector, key stakeholders, and the frameworks that support service delivery to communities.
🔗https://tms.ssi.gov.sg/student/course/detail/d50794e6-a7da-4017-ba18-4d2005d602f6
Register by 12 June 2026

🔹 Inclusive Training Series: Understanding and Working with People in Diverse Groups (TGS- 2020500646)
Understand unconscious bias, and explore how this impacts individuals, families, and communities, while developing awareness of inclusive practices.
🔗https://tms.ssi.gov.sg/student/course/detail/d594a7f2-fe9e-4ea9-bd40-4c3ecd1c551d
Register by 21 June 2026

🔹 Motivational Interviewing: An Introduction for Social Service Practitioners (TGS-2020500646)
Learn the fundamental concepts and approaches of Motivational Interviewing to facilitate intrinsic motivation and support behaviour change.
🔗 https://tms.ssi.gov.sg/student/course/detail/58105470-773a-454c-b6cc-5d3a07e4e810
Register by 28 May 2026

🔎 For other cross sector courses visit: https://tms.ssi.gov.sg/student/?CourseCategory=Cross%20Sector

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