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TOUCH Community Services: Singapore Charity Organization News

TOUCH in the News

 

TOUCH in the News

2019

  1. 18 April 2019; The New Paper - "More minors offering sex online: Lawyers
    https://www.tnp.sg/news/singapore/more-minors-offering-sex-online-lawyers

  2. 7 April 2019; The Straits Times - "Hey, mum and dad, don't post my photo online"
    https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/hey-mum-and-dad-dont-post-my-photo-online

  3. 4 April 2019; The Straits Times - "What happens to seniors who can no longer make key decisions?"
    https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/what-happens-to-seniors-who-can-no-longer-make-key-decisions

  4. 4 April 2019; Lianhe Zaobao - “事先妥善规划 乐龄生活更安心” (Planning appropriately beforehand helps elderly age in place in more peace)
    https://www.zaobao.com.sg/zlifestyle/familynlove/story20190404-945297
  5. 1 April 2019; The Straits Times - "Navigating the wild wild Web"

  6. 28 March 2019; Channel 8 News – “狮城有约: 幼童上网成瘾” (Internet addiction in children)
    https://www.8world.com/vodcasts/episode/full/hello-singapore-20190328-784696

  7. 24 March 2019; The Straits Times - "Cyber bullying can be a threat"
    https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/cyber-bullying-can-be-a-threat

  8. 22 March 2019; Lianhe Wanbao – “辅导员：涉案孩子需找适合管道抒发情绪”

  9. 19 March 2019; Beyond The Label – “Understanding Depression”
    https://www.facebook.com/beyondthelabelsg/videos/319734732009372/

  10. 17 March 2019; Channel NewsAsia – (video) “New laws target those harassing people by putting their personal details online
    https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/new-laws-target-those-harassing-people-by-putting-their-personal-11353176

  11.  8 March 2019; 938Now Night Chat with Susan Ng – “Safe internet habits: how parents can educate themselves and their children”  

  12. 7 March 2019; Singapore Motherhood – “Cyberbullying in Singapore”

  13. 5 March 2019; Lianhe Wanbao –"虚实世界"

  14. 26 February 2019; Ncss.gov.sg (Social Service Tribe) – “Working as one to bring mental wellness to many”

  15. 24 February 2019; The Straits Times – “Adoption requests pop up on parenting websites” 

  16. 21 February 2019; Channel 8, Hello SG – “Meals On Wheels volunteers from TOUCH”

  17. 21 February 2019; The Straits Times – “Concerted caring for caregivers”

  18. 14 February 2019; TODAYOnline – “The rightful role of parents in sex education” 

    https://www.todayonline.com/voices/rightful-role-parents-sex-education

  19. 10 February 2019; The Straits Times - “More in S'pore turning to adoption”

  20. 3 January 2019; 938Now Night Chat with Susan Ng – “Parenting styles and effects on communication with children”  

2018

  1. 11 December 2018; 狮城新闻 - “前方高能预警! 在新加坡的我们贡献了那七分之一的抑郁吗” (How many in Singapore contributed to the statistics on depression?)
    https://www.shicheng.news/show/472401

  2.  SmartParents; 10 December 2018 - “At what age should junior get a mobile phone?”
    https://www.smartparents.sg/child/social-and-life-skills/at-what-age-should-junior-get-a-mobile-phone-9254254

  3. 5 December 2018; Young Parents – “This is how a counsellor helps your child overcome phone and gaming addiction”
    https://www.youngparents.com.sg/development/kid-addicted-smartphones-gaming-what-to-do/

  4. 22 November 2018; 938Now Night Chat with Susan Ng – “Adoptive Parenting – challenges, disclosure, birth family, potential adoptive parents, and what to do”

  5. 18 November 2018; Capital 958 – “95.8FM 午临芯剑客: Active Parenting"

  6. 15 November 2018; Lianhe Wanbao - "触爱试办课程教糖尿病患者穿鞋护脚必知”

  7. 15 November 2018; Shinmin Daily - “糖友互助小组助女会计重生"

  8. 15 November 2018; 938Now Night Chat with Susan Ng – “Youth and mental health - parents’ awareness & resources, school-based mental health programmes - Do You M.I.N.D.?”

  9. 9 November 2018; The Straits Times – “Motivating youth to set good passwords”
    https://www.straitstimes.com/opinion/motivating-youth-to-set-good-passwords

  10. 8 November 2018; 938Now Night Chat with Susan Ng – “Build strong marriages - Core of strong parenting”

  11. 31 October 2018; Lianhe Zaobao – “《你做哪行？》第六集 青少年“坠网”辅导员拉一把”
    https://www.zaobao.com.sg/video-series/you-do-what/story20181030-903342

  12. 31 October 2018; The Straits Times – “Learning about depression via VR tools”https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/learning-about-depression-via-vr-tools

  13. 30 October 2018; Channel NewsAsia – “Using virtual reality to help tackle teen depression
    https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/health/using-virtual-reality-to-help-tackle-teen-depression-video-10880588

  14. 30 October 2018; Channel 8 News – “触爱社会服务新计划 利用虚拟实境 加强对心理疾病的理解
    https://www.channel8news.sg/news8/latestnews/20181030-sg-vr-health-train/4167206.html

  15. 21 October 2018; The Straits Times – “Screen the junk online”
    https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/screen-the-junk-online

  16. 9 October 2018; The Straits Times - “From School to Workplace: Help for disadvantaged youth”https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/from-school-to-workplace-help-for-disadvantaged-youth

  17. 9 October 2018; TNP - “Programmes to help youth transition from school to workplace”
    https://www.tnp.sg/news/singapore/programmes-help-youth-transition-school-workplace

  18. 9 October 2018; Lianhe Zaobao - “鼓励参与兴趣小组提升技能青年组织助工数生规划职业” (Joining IGs to improve skills sets; youth collective helps ITE students plan their careers)
    https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/singapore/story20181010-897773

  19. 9 October 2018; Berita Harian: “Program perkasa belia masuki alam pekerjaan dilancar” (Programmes help youth transit to the workplace)
    https://www.beritaharian.sg/setempat/program-perkasa-belia-masuki-alam-pekerjaan-dilancar

  20. 7 October 2018; Channel NewsAsia - “Some teens, wary of being dismissed, seek mental health help without parents knowing”
    https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/teens-wary-dismissed-mental-health-help-without-parents-knowing-1075201

  21. 30 September 2018; Channel NewsAsia – “Video: Public education on fake news
    https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/videos/public-education-on-fake-news-video-10773984[1:32 - 2:02]

  22. 23 September 2018; The Sunday Times – “Battling the midnight blues”
    https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/battling-the-midnight-blues

  23. 16 September 2018; Channel NewsAsia – “Elderly Suicide”
    https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TsA18Lno5zMr9D5aH7wsgOKMQzAYufNg/view?usp=sharing

  24. 5 September 2018; Radio Television Hong Kong – “How to tackle cyber bullying?” 
    https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tVrh4lkZkMbqwIJ4JQovs24cnGKwj3re/view?usp=sharing

  25. 4 September 2018; The Straits Times – “Students learn to tackle fake news and online scams in N.E.mation! workshop”
    https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/students-learn-to-tackle-fake-news-and-online-scams-in-nemation-workshop

  26. 2 September 2018; Lianhe Zaobao – “触爱举办慈善嘉年华盼筹集100万元义款”(TOUCH organises charity carnival; hopes to raise $1 million)
    https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/singapore/story20180902-887715

  27. 19 August 2018; TODAY – “The Big Read: Strides made in eldercare, but concerns arise over affordability and lack of information”
    https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/big-read-strides-made-eldercare-concerns-arise-over-affordability-and-lack-information

  28. 15 August 2018; Channel 8 News & Current Affairs - “卫生部： 疑手机上瘾青少年 一些列为冲动障碍”
    https://www.channel8news.sg/news8/singapore/20180815-sg-phone-addict/4103774.html

  29. 14 August 2018; TRAVELPRNEWS - “Changi Airport Group launches new initiative to raise awareness of the talents and gifts of persons with disabilities”
    https://travelprnews.com/changi-airport-group-launches-new-initiative-to-raise-awareness-of-the-talents-and-gifts-of-persons-with-disabilities-849494/travel-press-release/2018/08/14/#

  30. 28 July 2018; Lianhe Wanbao – “越来越多小孩上网成瘾 被禁玩手机游戏 ５岁男童转暴力” (More and more children are becoming addicted to the Internet. When forbidden to play video games, 5 years old boy turns violent)

  31. 28 July 2018; The Straits Times – “More children getting help for internet addiction”
    https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/more-children-getting-help-for-internet-addiction

  32. 27 July 2018; 96.3好FM  – "娜些美好" segment
    https://www.facebook.com/963haofm/videos/2133977519965644/
    https://www.facebook.com/113335755363174/posts/2132370790126317/

  33. 23 July 2018; Lianhe Zaobao – “摆脱负面思维 18岁少女终走出抑郁谷底” (18-year old shakes off negative mindset and walks out from the depths of depression)
    https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/singapore/story20180723-877277

  34. 23 July 2018; The Straits Times – “Trend of younger children self-harming, experts warn”
    https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/education/trend-of-younger-children-self-harming-experts-warn

  35. 21 July 2018; Channel NewsAsia – “As if it was something my whole life depended on: For some gamers, hitting pause seems impossible”
    https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/online-gaming-mental-health-disorder-who-10534450

  36. 15 July 2018; Shinmin Daily - "85％家长 让儿日打电玩1小时 ‘培养自律是关键"Shinmin Daily - "85％家长 让儿日打电玩1小时 ‘培养自律是关键"

  37. 15 July 2018; Shinmin Daily - "价值观超越种族 异族通婚趋普遍"

  38. 7 July 2018; The Straits Times - "askST: What care and subsidies are available for seniors?"
    https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/what-care-and-subsidies-are-available-for-seniors

  39. 6 July 2018; Lianhe Zaobao - "看护轻中度智障成人 触爱社会服务红山设启能中心"
    https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/singapore/story20180706-872833

  40. 3 July 2018; The Straits Times - "New centre opens in Bukit Merah Central to provide care and training for people with intellectual disabilities in the west"
    https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/new-centre-opens-in-bukit-merah-central-to-provide-care-and-training-for-people-with

  41. 3 July 2018. Channel 8 News - "触爱社会服务 在红山开设启能中心"
    https://www.channel8news.sg/news8/latestnews/20180703-sg-touch-center/4067558.html

  42. 26 June 2018; The Straits Times – “Don’t focus only on glycaemic index: Experts”
    https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/dont-focus-only-on-glycaemic-index-experts

  43. 26 June 2018; The Straits Times – “Eating healthy with diabetes”

  44. 26 June 2018; Smart Parents – “How to protect your child from online grooming and sexual abuse"
    https://www.smartparents.sg/child/social-and-life-skills/how-to-protect-your-child-from-online-grooming-and-sexual-abuse-10470210

  45. 25 June 2018; Channel 8 – By Your Side 谢谢你不离不弃 (EP8)
    https://video.toggle.sg/en/series/by-your-side/ep8/611589

  46. 25 June 2018; Love 97.2FM – <快乐爱家庭>节目单元. "夫妻如何用不同的角度与观点来避开沟通时常常遇到的困境?" (How to communicate well as a couple)

  47. 11 June 2018; Borneo Bulletin – “Cyber addiction: We can do more to help our children”
    https://borneobulletin.com.bn/cyber-addiction-we-can-do-more-to-help-our-children/

  48. 11 June 2018; 938NOW (Talk Back) – “Mental Health & Suicide”

  49. 2 June 2018; Berita Harian Online – “Singapore launches first digital readiness blueprint, with inclusivity a key thrust”

  50. 2 June 2018; Channel NewsAsia – “Singapore launches first digital readiness blueprint, with inclusivity a key thrust”
    https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/singapore-launches-first-digital-readiness-blueprint-with-10312390

  51. 30 May 2018; The Business Times – “Doing good, innovatively”
    https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/life-culture/doing-good-innovatively

  52. 29 May 2018; LOVE 97.2FM – “Good parenting practices to better manage and prevent children’s excessive use of internet and smartphones” (Part 2)

  53. 28 May 2018; LOVE 97.2FM – “Good parenting practices to better manage and prevent children’s excessive use of internet and smartphones” (Part 1)

  54. 24 May 2018; 938NOW – “Your Morning Fix: Bullying”

  55. 20 May 2018; The Borneo Post Online – “Caring for your child’s cyber wellness”

  56. 15 May 2018; GMA NEWS ONLINE – “What not to say to your cyberbullied child: ‘Just let it go’”
    http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/healthandwellness/653345/what-not-to-say-to-your-cyberbullied-child-just-let-it-go/story/

  57. 14 May 2018; The Phnom Penh Post – “NGO offers help for internet addicts”https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/ngo-offers-help-internet-addicts

  58. 10 May 2018; Mediacorp Channel 5 - Talking Point “Is My Child Depressed?”
    https://video.toggle.sg/en/series/talking-point-2018/ep4/601834

  59. 6 May 2018; The Sunday Times – "Still young, and already a caregiver"
    https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/still-young-and-already-a-caregiver

  60. 4 May 2018; 938NOW – “Night Chat: Cyberbullying”

  61. 30 April 2018; Lianhe Zaobao – “民众俱乐部等或设数码援助站 一对一指导年长者” (Community centres to provide one-on-one guidance to seniors on digital and cyber matters)
    http://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/singapore/story20180430-854823

  62. 30 April 2018; Lianhe Zaobao – “工作小组将向政府建议 为弱势群体提供基本数码共享配套” (Taskforce formed to develop basic digital access package for vulnerable groups)
    http://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/singapore/story20180430-854831

  63. 26 April 2018; The Straits Times – “Healthcare workers, caregivers and volunteers receive recognition for their work”
    https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/healthcare-workers-caregivers-and-volunteers-receive-recognition-for-their-work

  64. 23 April 2018; Lianhe Zaobao (ZB Comma) – ZB Comma “网络霸凌有缯无减” (Cyberbullying on the rise)

  65. April 2018; The Straits Times (Contemporary Issue: Health & Wellness) - “Caring for Singapore’s Minds”

  66. 18 April 2018; Channel 8 News – “十分访谈: 幼童沉迷智能手机” (Smartphone addiction in young children)
    https://www.channel8news.sg/news8/ca/hellosingapore/episodes/20180418-hs-tx/4007314.html

  67. 14 April 2018; ShinMin Daily News - “辅导员及议员遣责欺凌行为” (Counsellor and Member of Parliament speak up against bullying; warn against internet witch hunt of school bullies)

  68. 12 April 2018; Mediacorp Channel 5 - Talking Point “Is My Child Addicted to Mobile Devices?”
    https://video.toggle.sg/en/series/talking-point-2017/ep44/596774

  69. 9 April 2018; The New Paper – “Unhealthy smartphone dependence among children on the rise”
    http://www.tnp.sg/news/singapore/unhealthy-smartphone-dependence-among-children-rise

  70. 9 April 2018; The New Paper – “Boy, 5, treated for smartphone addiction”
    http://www.tnp.sg/news/singapore/boy-5-treated-smartphone-addiction/

  71. 9 April 2018; Lianhe Wanbao – “玩手机上瘾 5岁童须治疗” (Boy, 5, treated for smartphone addiction)

  72. 8 April 2018; Channel 8 News – “本地青年互传色情内容而接受辅导 有上升趋势” (Singapore sees a rise in youths being counselled for sharing sexual content)
    https://www.channel8news.sg/news8/latestnews/20180408-lif-sexting/3999300.html

  73. 6 April 2018; Shinmin Daily News – “辅导员： 为‘房事’求助夫妻 5年增30%” (Family counselling cases sees an increase of 30% over last five years)

  74. 25 March 2018; Channel NewsAsia – “The Big Question; The State of Healthcare”
    https://drive.google.com/file/d/1G4tlVcscu7Fo-rKjIXd-7drrdntpA2tu/view

  75. 20 March 2018; LOVE 972 – “夫妻如何打开之间的负面心理情结 ”

  76. 18 March 2018; The Sunday Times – “Just 10 and she wanted to die”
    http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/just-10-and-she-wanted-to-die

  77. 11 March 2018; The Straits Times – “Do you know what your 11-year-old is doing?”
    http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/do-you-know-what-your-11-year-old-is-doing

  78. 2 March 2018; LOVE972 – “夫妻如何走出原生家庭不愉快的阴影”

  79. 28 February 2018; Channel NewsAsia – “3 in 4 youngsters say they have been bullied online”
    https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/cnainsider/3-in-4-teens-singapore-cyberbullying-bullied-online-survey-10001480

  80. 26 February 2018; CTGN.com – “Youths get smart about smartphone use in Singapore”
    https://news.cgtn.com/news/3455544d35677a6333566d54/share_p.html

  81. 25 February 2018; ChannelNewsAsia.com – “Thriving rather than surviving: Teaching students how to spot fake news”
    https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/thriving-rather-than-surviving-teaching-students-how-to-spot-9960656

  82. 23 February 2018; ChannelNewsAsia.com – “Facing Depression”
    https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/video-on-demand/facing-depression/a-woman-s-perspective-9944930

  83. 20 February 2018; The Straits Times – “Singapore Budget 2018: Support network for seniors to be expanded”
    http://www.straitstimes.com/politics/support-network-for-seniors-to-be-expanded

  84. 7 February 2018; Berita Harian – “Kereta api SBS Transit di DTL sebar mesej antibuli siber”

  85. 7 February 2018; Lianhe Zaobao – “触爱网络健全服务推出地铁车厢信息提高国人网络霸凌意识”
    http://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/singapore/story20180207-833348

  86. 7 February 2018; Lianhe Zaobao – “社区亲人”试验计划志愿团体 由公共监护人办公室监管”
    http://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/singapore/story20180207-833335

  87. 2 February 2018; Capital 958 – “Bullying in schools”

  88. 1 February 2018; The New Paper – “Caregiver guilt can be harmful to everyone”
    http://www.tnp.sg/news/singapore/caregiver-guilt-can-be-harmful-everyone

  89. 23 January 2018; Love 97.2FM – “快乐爱家庭”

  90. 21 January 2018; Channel 8 – “地不少青少年打电动沉迷“角色造型赌博” 状况令人担心”
    https://www.channel8news.sg/news8/specialreports/clickit/news/20180121-lif-it-click-skinbetting/3941050.html

  91. 17 January 2018; The Straits Times – “Give students accurate picture of mental health”
    http://www.straitstimes.com/forum/letters-on-the-web/give-students-accurate-picture-of-mental-health?login=true

  92. 16 January 2018; Channel 8 News – “Phubbing trend amongst youths”https://www.channel8news.sg/news8/ca/hellosingapore/episodes/20180116-hs-tx/3936964.html

  93. 11 January 2018; 938Now – “Night Chat: Caring with children with special needs”

  94. 10 January 2018; 938Now – “Night Chat: Caring for seniors”

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