Tag: social work
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Vision, Not Veil: A Deaf-Blind Decluttering Hero Restoring Dignity to Hoarders in Singapore
From Darkness to Order: A Story of Compassionate Decluttering In Singapore, a quiet act of courage is transforming the lives of families and renters living with clutter. A vision-impaired woman, renowned for her unwavering determination, travels from home to home to declutter rental flats where hoarding has compromised safety, dignity, and daily living. Her work—driven…
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A Vision for Clean, Dignified Living: A Woman’s Mission to Help Hoarders in Singapore
Rooted in Service: A mission born from personal loss and community need In a quiet Clementi block, a routine task for some becomes a lifeline for others. For nearly three decades, a rental flat endured a slow, painful decline, its walls steeped in the detritus of hoarding. At the center of this story is a…
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Why Gen Z in Singapore Are Choosing Social Service Over High-Paying Careers
New Trends in Gen Z Career Choices In Singapore, a growing number of Gen Z graduates are weighing social service careers alongside more traditional high-earning paths. What started as an inclination toward volunteerism has evolved into a considered professional trajectory. For many, social service offers purpose, community impact, and a chance to contribute to society…
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Gen Z in Singapore Chooses Social Service Over High-Paying Jobs
Rethinking Careers: Why Gen Z Is Turning to Social Service in Singapore The conversation around career choices in Singapore is shifting. Among Gen Z, a growing cohort is looking beyond big salaries and prestige, gravitating toward social service and helping professions. This trend isn’t about “paid volunteering” in a casual sense; it reflects a broader…
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Why Gen Z in Singapore Are Choosing Social Service Over High-Paying Roles
Rethinking the Career Ideal: From Big Paychecks to Social Purpose In Singapore, a notable shift is unfolding among Gen Z job seekers. Instead of flocking toward the buzziest high-paying roles in finance or tech, many young adults are exploring a path into social service and social work. This isn’t merely a trend of “paid volunteering”;…
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Victoria Hires Social Workers in Schools to Cut Youth Violence
New Initiative Brings Social Workers into Victorian Government Schools In a bid to curb violent youth crime through early intervention, the Victorian government has announced a targeted program that will place trained social workers in 20 government schools across the state. The initiative, worth 5.6 million dollars, aims to address the root causes of violence…
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Victorian Schools Hire Social Workers to Tackle Violent Youth Crime
New Approach to Youth Safety in Victoria A bold new measure from the Victorian government aims to curb violent youth crime by placing trained social workers directly in schools. In a pilot program spanning 20 government schools, the initiative seeks to identify risk factors early, connect students with essential support, and foster safer, more inclusive…