Directory of Services for Seniors

Employment/ Education
Agency/ Scheme Services Contact Details
CareerLink Associates Network Provides expert career related advice and facilitates job-matching, career guidance, training opportunities; also self-help resources and library resources 1 Marina Boulevard #B1-03
One Marina Boulevard
Singapore 018989
6883 5885

http://ele.ecitizen.gov.sg
/Employment/JobSearch
/JobSearchWithCareerLink.htm

e2i – Employment & Employability Institute Helps job seekers and workers in asses their employability gaps and upgrade their skills 141 Redhill Road, Block A #01-01
Singapore 158828
(near Redhill MRT Station)
6474 0606

www.e2i.com.sg
WDA
SPUR (Skills Programme for Upgrading and Resilience)

SPUR helps Singaporeans to upgrade their skills and strengthen their capabilities.
1 Marina Boulevard
#16-01 One Marina Boulevard
Singapore 018989
6883 5885
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www.wda.gov.sg
CET (Continuing Education and Training Centres) This also enables Singaporeans to be more resilient to economic downturns and layoffs.
CET is a lifelong learning system designed to help workers stay relevant, find their niche and seize opportunities in new growth sectors.
CPF
WIS (The Workfare Income Supplement)

Provides incentives for older low wage workers to seek employment and stay employed, while at the same time helping them to save for their longer term needs.
Main Office
CPF Building
(near Tanjong Pagar MRT Station)
79 Robinson Road
#02-00
Singapore 068897
CPF Bishan Service Centre
(near Bishan MRT Station)
3 Bishan Place
#01-01
Singapore 579838
CPF Jurong Service Centre
(near Jurong East MRT Station)
21 Jurong East St 13
#01-01
Singapore 609646
CPF Tampines Service Centre
(near Tampines MRT Station)
1 Tampines Central 5
#01-01
Singapore 529508
CPF Woodlands Service Centre
(near Woodlands MRT Station)
900 South Woodlands Drive
#01-02 Woodlands Civic Centre
Singapore 730900
1800 222 2888

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http://mycpf.cpf.gov.sg/
Members/GenInfo/WIS
/WIS_Scheme.htm

www.cpf.gov.sg

 

Finance & Housing
Agency/ Scheme Services Contact Details
CPF
CPF Life Scheme




D-Bonus (Deferment Bonus)




V-Bonus (Voluntary Deferment Bonus)

CPF LIFE is a new scheme that will provide lifelong income for the elderly during their retirement.

CPF members affected by the increase in the draw-down age can look forward to receiving a one-off D-Bonus.

CPF members who voluntarily defer drawing down their Minimum Sum will be given a V-Bonus for each year of deferment, up to the age of 65.
Main Office
CPF Building
(near Tanjong Pagar MRT Station)
79 Robinson Road
#02-00
Singapore 068897
CPF Bishan Service Centre
(near Bishan MRT Station)
3 Bishan Place
#01-01
Singapore 579838
CPF Jurong Service Centre
(near Jurong East MRT Station)
21 Jurong East St 13
#01-01
Singapore 609646
CPF Tampines Service Centre
(near Tampines MRT Station)
1 Tampines Central 5
#01-01
Singapore 529508
CPF Woodlands Service Centre
(near Woodlands MRT Station)
900 South Woodlands Drive
#01-02 Woodlands Civic Centre
Singapore 730900
1800 222 2888

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http://mycpf.cpf.gov.sg/
Members/GenInfo/WIS
/WIS_Scheme.htm


www.cpf.gov.sg
HDB
Information on subletting

To rent out an entire flat or room(s) to generate a steady stream of additional income.
HDB Hub
480 Lorong 6
Toa Payoh
Singapore 310480
Lease Buyback Scheme
1800 555 6363
HDB Branch Office
1800 225 5432
www.hdb.gov.sg
Information on studio apartments Moving to a smaller / lower cost HDB flat or studio apt with senior-friendly features & fittings.
Information on Lease Buyback Scheme Provides an option for low-income elderly Singaporeans in 3-room and smaller flats, to cash out part of the money locked up in the value of their HDB flats, for their old age
Supplementary Retirement Scheme (SRS) Tax Relief SRS is a voluntary scheme for individuals to save for retirement, over and above their CPF savings.

The SRS offers attractive tax benefits; contributions to SRS are eligible for tax relief. Investment returns will be tax-free before withdrawal and only 50% of the withdrawals from SRS are taxable at retirement.
Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore
55 Newton Road
Revenue House
Singapore 307987
(Opposite Novena MRT Station)
1800 356 8300

http://www.iras.gov.sg
/irasHome/page.aspx
?id=1092

CPF Info:
http://www.iras.gov.sg
/irasHome/page04.aspx
?id=138

www.iras.gov.sg

MOF Info:
http://www.mof.gov.sg
/taxation/srs.html

ComCare (Community Care Endowment Fund)

ComCare SelfReliance
  • ComCare Enterprise Fund (CEF)
  • Work Support (WS)
  • ComCare Transitions (CCT)

ComCare Grow
  • Centre-based Financial Assistance Scheme for Childcare (CFAC)
  • Kindergarten Financial Assistance Scheme (KiFAS)
  • Student Care Fee Assistance Scheme (SCFA)
  • Healthy Start Programme (HSP)


ComCare EnAble
  • Public Assistance (PA)
ComCare addresses the socio-economic needs of low-income Singaporeans and their families. 3 key programme pillars will focus on:

  1. Helping the needy to achieve self-reliance
  2. Developmental needs of children from needy families, to help them break out of the poverty cycle
  3. Helping the needy who require long-term assistance (such as the needy elderly and people with disabilities) to integrate into the community.


For the most needy, Public Assistance (PA) scheme under ComCare will be available.
510 Thomson Road
#10-02 SLF Building
Singapore 298135
1800 222 0000

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http://app.mcys.gov.sg/web
/serv_grant_english.asp
Home Ownership Plus Education (HOPE) Scheme Under the HOPE scheme, families receive comprehensive benefits, ranging from a housing grant, education bursaries for their children, a utilities grant, training grant to upgrade their skills, mentoring support and cash grants.
CDC (Community Development Council)
District Detector Local administration of its District, initiating, planning and managing community programmes to promote community bonding and social cohesion. It administers various government programmes and schemes (e.g. ComCare Fund) to help the needy residents by providing social and employment assistance. Residents can also volunteer and get involved in community projects and programmes in their area of interest or expertise.

CCCs (Citizen’s Consultative Committee) administer the ComCare Fund to give urgent and temporary relief to needy Singaporeans.
1800 222 0000
www.cdc.org.sg
Central-Singapore CDC Financial Assistance 490 Lorong 6 Toa Payoh
#04-10 HDB Hub Bizthree
Singapore 310490
(Lift Lobby 1)
6370 3410
www.centralsingaporecdc.org.sg
North East CDC Financial Assistance 3 Tampines Grande
#01-02 AIA Tampines
Singapore 528799
6424 4000
www.northeastcdc.org.sg
North West CDC Financial Assistance 900 South Woodlands Drive
#01-04 Woodlands Civic Centre
Singapore 730900


Ulu Pandan Service Centre
170 Ghim Moh Road
#06-01 Ulu Pandan Community Building
Singapore 279621
6767 2288
6463 3626
www.northwestcdc.org.sg
South East CDC Financial Assistance 10 Eunos Road 8
#02-01 Singapore Post Centre
Singapore 408600
6243 8753
www.southeastcdc.org.sg
South West CDC Financial Assistance 8 Jurong Town Hall Road
#26-06 The JTC Summit
Singapore 609484
6316 1616
www.southwestcdc.org.sg
FSC (Family Service Centre) Family Service Centres (FSCs) provide social services for families in need. FSCs are staffed by professional social workers who are ready to provide a listening ear and helping hand.

There are 36 FSCs in Singapore, run by VWOs and supported by MCYS, NCSS and other organisations including the Singapore Totalisator Board.
1800 222 0000
http://app.mcys.gov.sg
/web/faml_supfaml_
familyservicesctr.asp

 

Healthcare
Agency/ Scheme Services Contact Details
AIC (Agency for Integrated Care)

Intermediate & Long Term Care Services
  • Community Hospitals
  • Day Rehabilitation Centres
  • Dementia Day Care Centres
  • Home Medical/ Nursing/ Therapy Services
  • Hospices
  • Nursing Homes
  • Guide to Choosing A Nursing Home
  • Nursing Home Charges

Community Services
  • Befriending Services
  • Caregiver Support Services
  • Community Case Management Services
  • Counselling Services
  • Home Help Services
  • Neighbourhood Link (NL) & Senior Activity Centres (SACs)
  • Social Day Care Centres
  • Sheltered Homes For the Aged
Information For Patients & Caregivers
  • Tips on Caring For An Elderly
  • Respite Care
  • Useful Guides for Caregiver/ Elderly
  • Advance Medical Directive (AMD)
  • Tribunal for Maintenance of Parents
AIC is a dedicated entity for an integrated healthcare system.

Primary role:
Coordinate, manage and monitor referrals to government-funded nursing homes and facilities for the chronically ill. Manage patient transitions & coordination of all Intermediate and Long-Term Care (ILTC) services referrals

Secondary role:
To integrate the services of hospitals to those of nursing homes and other community providers for a comprehensive healthcare system, from hospitalisation to respite care.
7 Maxwell Road
#05-01 Annexe B
MND Complex
Singapore 069111

Helpline: 6603 6933

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www.aic.sg

 

Caregiver Training Grant Grant to support caregivers of persons with disabilities/seniors for relevant training, seminars and workshops, in order to equip them with knowledge and skills and to help them cope with the challenges of caregiving Schemes & Provisions Department
Resource Allocation Division

Ulu Pandan Community Building
170, Ghim Moh Road, #01-02,
Singapore 279621
6210 2677
6210 2505
http://www.ncss.org.sg/
documents/CTG_
Application_
preapproval.pdf
http://www.ncss.org.sg
CEL (Centre for Enabled Living) A first stop centre for users of eldercare and disability services, and their caregivers. CEL provides information and referral services, administers pan-disability schemes, provides support to caregivers and implement public education programmes. 298 Tiong Bahru Road
#03-01 Central Plaza
Singapore 168730
6593 6437
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www.cel.sg
HPB
ISP (Integrated Screening Programme)

ISP is a nation-wide screening programme aimed at encouraging Singaporeans aged 40 years and older to be screened for diabetes, high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol, obesity and cervical cancer at a Chronic Disease Management Programme (CDMP) registered clinic.


www.hpb.gov.sg
http://www.hpb.gov.sg/
programmes/article.aspx
?id=3672
CDMP (Chronic Disease Management Programme) CDMP is an initiative that has engaged GP clinics and GP groups around Singapore to provide systematic, evidence-based chronic disease management programmes, supporting the ISP. The programme allows the use of Medisave to offset the cost of outpatient treatment.
CDMP:
1800 223 1313
www.hpb.gov.sg/chronicdisease
Nurse Educator Programme Trained Nurse Educators will provide individuals with chronic disease (high blood pressure, diabetes, high blood cholesterol) and individuals who are overweight or obese and at risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes, with the necessary knowledge and skills to better manage their chronic condition and to attain and maintain a healthy weight. Nurse Educator Programme:
6435 3221
Nurse Educator Programme
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http://www.hpb.gov.sg
/programmes/article.aspx
?id=5842
MOH
PCPs (Primary Care Partnership Scheme)

Providing convenient and affordable healthcare for needy elderly and disabled Singaporeans. PCPS enables needy patients to receive subsidised common outpatient treatments and basic dental services at General Practitioners (GPs) and dental clinics near their homes.

To apply for PCPS, go to your nearest Community Centre / Club or Community Development Council to get the application forms.
6340 5354
http://www.moh.gov.sg/
mohcorp/hcfinancing.aspx
?id=314
Healthcare Facilities
  • Hospitals
  • Clinics
  • Other healthcare establishments
Directory to healthcare facilities. College of Medicine Building
16 College Road
Singapore 169854
1800 225 4122
http://www.moh.gov.sg/
mohcorp/hcfacilities.
aspx?id=376

 

Social Services
Agency/ Scheme Services Contact Details
NCSS (National Council of Social Service)
  • Seek Social Services
  • Donate to Community Chest
  • Signing up for Training
  • Find out about VWOs
  • View benefits for WVOs (National & Local Assistance Scheme by NCSS)
NCSS leads and coordinates the social service sector in Singapore. Together with the VWOs, they identify service gaps, pioneer new programmes and set best practice guidelines. The aim is to continually enhance the quality of social services for the disadvantaged. 170 Ghim Moh Road
#01-02 NCSS Centre
Singapore 279621
6210 2500
Seniors Helpline:
1800-555 5555
ncss_webmaster@
ncss.gov.sg

www.ncss.org.sg
Government Agencies
Ministries

Statutory Boards

Organs of State

Other Organisations

Public Services Telephone Numbers

Gov.sg portal. A directory to government agencies


http://app.sgdi.gov.sg/
index.asp

  

Legal
Agency/ Scheme Services Contact Details
AMD (Advance Medical Directive) A legal declaration that is signed in advance to opt out of life-sustaining treatment in the event an individual becomes terminally ill and non-lucid, and where death is imminent. The Registry of Advance
 Medical Directives
Ministry of Health, Singapore
College of Medicine Building,
16 College Road,
Singapore 169854
6325 9136
http://www.moh.gov.sg
/mohcorp/programmes
.aspx?id=210
www.moh.gov.sg
Community Mediation Centre (CMC) CMC provides mediation services connected with any social, community or family dispute that does not involve a seizable offence under any written law. Central:
The URA Centre,
East Wing 45 Maxwell Road,
#01-13 Singapore 069118
6325 1600
Regional North:
Woodlands Civic Centre, #04-02,
900 South Woodlands Drive,
Singapore 730900
6893 4193
Subordinate Courts:
Subordinate Courts 1,
Havelock Square,
Singapore 059724
6536 9665
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http://app2.mlaw.gov.sg
/cmc/
http://www.minlaw.gov.sg
/cmc
Family Transformation and Protection Unit The Family Court of Singapore is a specialised forum for Singaporeans to seek legal redress for all family-related disputes.

LIP_FamilyViolence
No. 3 Havelock Square
 Singapore 059725
6435 5077
http://app.subcourts.gov.sg
/family/page.aspx?
pageid=3656
http://app.subcourts.gov.sg
/family/page.aspx?
pageid=3768
http://app.subcourts.gov.sg
/family/index.aspx
FSC (Family Service Centre) Casework & Counselling service is provided at FSC by professional social workers/ counsellors to help families or individuals resolve their personal, social and emotional difficulties. Staff will work with affected parties of a family to identify and resolve issues and will coordinate appropriate assistance so as to stabilise the family and enhance family well-being. There are 36 FSCs located in
various regions in Singapore.
National FSC Helpline:
1800 838 0100
http://app.mcys.gov.sg
/web/faml_supfaml_
familyservicesctr.asp
FSC Locator/Directory:
http://app.mcys.gov.sg
/web/serv_dss_disability
_main.asp?Services_Id=2&
szMod=serv&szSubMod=family
Legal Aid Bureau Provides legal aid and advice to persons of limited means. 45 Maxwell Road #08-12
The URA Centre East Wing
Singapore 069118
1800-325 1424
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http://app2.lab.gov.sg/
Mental Capacity Act The Mental Capacity Act covers actions and decisions made by caregivers of people who are incapable of making decisions for themselves, or looking after their own affairs. 512 Thomson Road
#15-00 MCYS Building
Singapore 298136
1800-226 6222
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http://app.mcys.gov.sg
/web/indv_MCA_main.asp
http://www.mcys.gov.sg
Tribunal for Maintenance of Parents Provides a legal channel for aged parents who are unable to adequately support themselves financially, to seek maintenance from their children. 512 Thomson Road
#15-00 MCYS Building
Singapore 298136
1800-258 5128
1800-226 6222
http://app.mcys.gov.sg
/WEB/faml_supfaml_
tribunalmainten.asp
http://www.mcys.gov.sg