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Asian Women’s Welfare Association (AWWA)
The voluntary welfare organisation was established to empower the disadvantaged through programmes for the elderly, disabled and families. Its elderly services provide sheltered housing to Singaporeans over 60 years old, community-based activities, rehabilitation and day care services. It also offers caregiving services for caregivers of the disabled, elderly and chronically-ill. |
ACCESS BUILDING
9 Lorong Napiri
Singapore 547531
Tel: (65) 6511 5200
Fax: (65) 6489 0775
E-mail: awwahq@awwa.org.sg
Website: http://www.awwa.org.sg
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Centre For Seniors (CFS)
This voluntary welfare organisation promotes the total well-being of seniors and helps them to take their rightful place as respected members in the family, community and country. Programmes include the Seniors Employment Guidance for continued employment and the CARE-line for seniors to provide information and a listening ear. |
9 Bishan Place #10-02
Junction 8 Office Tower
Singapore 579837
Tel: (65) 6478 5010
Fax: (65) 6258 6533
E-mail: admin@centreforseniors.org.sg
Website: http://centreforseniors.org.sg
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Chinese Development Assistance Council (CDAC)
This group strives to help those who are less capable and lower-income group, and the academically-weak students. CDAC introduced a new initiative in January 2006 called the Silver Talent Programme which targets retirees and older Singaporeans who are 50 years and above. CDAC helps those who are still having financial needs to earn an income and recruits retirees who are still active to serve in CDAC’s programmes as volunteers. It also set up Silver Enterprise to provide a platform for its trained silver talents a place to practise their skills, provide their services and stay self-reliance. |
CDAC Building
65 Tanjong Katong Rd
Singapore 436957
Tel: 6841 4889
E-mail:
feedback@cdac.org.sg
Website:
http://www.cdac.org.sg |
Council for Third Age (C3A)
This is an independent body that promotes active ageing to enable seniors to achieve a better quality of life in all the six dimensions of wellness – social, intellectual, physical, vocations, emotional and spiritual. It also partners with community and commercial organisations to develop products and services that meet the needs and interests of seniors. |
9 Bishan Place #10-01
Junction 8 Office Tower
Singapore 579837
Tel: (65) 6358 0333
Fax: (65) 6258 7603
E-mail:
c3a@c3a.org.sg
Website:
http://www.c3a.org.sg
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Gerontological Society of Singapore (GS)
The Society assists people in understanding the physical and psychological effects of ageing, as well as the sociological effects of a greying population. It also provides a platform for professionals to share their expertise and resources in the area of gerontology. |
5 Mayflower Terrace
Singapore 568550
Website: http://www.gs.org.sg |
Healthy Aging Association (HAA)
This is a non-profit organisation that is dedicated to studying, educating and promoting awareness of, and to act as a catalyst, in the practice of healthy ageing. It provides a variety of activities and programmes to heighten the importance of a healthy lifestyle among the older population and to encourage those in their mid-life to start planning and taking action for a new chapter in their lives. Activities focus on research studies and findings; talks and seminars; and advice and access to information. |
339 Thomson Rd
#05-00 Lifestyle Centre
Thomson Medical Centre
Singapore 307677
Tel: (65) 6256 0113
Fax: (65) 6256 1180
E-mail: haa_sing@singnet.net.sg
Website: http://www.healthyaging.org.sg
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Institute of Elders
This organisation believes that older persons can continue to learn and to contribute to the community. It offers courses in Mandarin in the following areas: Faith/spirituality, arts/choir, ageing/counselling, life-review/autobiography writing, health/personal wellness, and etc. |
600 Upper Changi Rd
Singapore 487012
Tel: (65) 6241 2151 |
National Volunteer & Philanthropy Centre (NVPC)
This is a non-profit organisation that promotes volunteerism and philanthropy across all sectors and at all levels of society in Singapore. It promotes giving across the different sectors including arts, community, education, health, social service, sports and youth. |
The Giving Place
6 Eu Tong Sen Street
#04-88 The Central
Singapore 059817
Tel: 1 800 325 0965 (hotline)
(65) 6550 9595 (general)
Fax: (65) 6221 0625 (Fax)
E-mail:
feedback@nvpc.org.sg
Website:
http://www.nvpc.org.sg |
Retired & Senior Volunteer Programme (Singapore) (RSVP)
Under the auspices of the National Council of Social Service, this organisation empowers seniors to become active in community work and encourages them to share their experience, talents and time for the good of the community. Its programmes include Cyberguide, Mentoring and Polytechnic Students Outreach. |
9 Bishan Place #08-02
Junction 8 Shopping Centre
Singapore 579837
Tel: (65) 6259 0802
Fax: (65) 6259 0805
E-mail:
general@rsvp.org.sg
Website:
http://www.rsvp.org.sg |
Singapore Action Group of Elders (SAGE)
This voluntary welfare organisation promotes the continued growth and development of the elderly through its programmes and services, which includes its counselling centre, employment centre, and recreation and social activities centre. |
19 Toa Payoh West
Singapore 318876
Tel: (65) 6353 7159
Fax: (65) 6353 7148
E-mail:
admin@sage.org.sg
Website:
http://www.sage.org.sg |
Tsao Foundation
This is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for older people by alleviating the hardships of ageing through its community health services; promoting successful ageing; and pioneering new approaches to ageing and eldercare throughout Singapore and the region. It offers the Hua Mei Mobile Clinic (for frail, disabled and homebound older people), Hua Mei Seniors Clinic (for the still ambulant but at-risk older people), Hua Mei Care Management Service (for frail or at-risk older people and their families with complex health and social needs) and Hua Mei Acupuncture and TCM Centre. |
Website: http://www.tsaofoundation.org |
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Women’s Initiative for Ageing Successfully (WINGS)
This is a non-profit drop-in education, referral and counselling centre just for women in their 40s and beyond. It aims to empower women to age successfully, to take responsibility for their health and finances, and to remain independent, active and connected to their community. |
9 Bishan Place #06-05
Junction 8 Office Tower
Singapore 579837
Tel: (65) 6250 1012
Fax: (65) 6250 1108
Website:
http://www.wings.sg |