TOUCH in the News

31 October 2018; The Straits Times – “Getting a close look at mental illness”https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/getting-a-close-look-at-mental-illness

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

31 October 2018; The New Paper – “Using VR to learn about depression”

31 October 2018; The New Paper – “Secondary school students to learn about depression through virtual reality experience"
https://www.tnp.sg/news/singapore/secondary-students-learn-about-depression-through-vr

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

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

30 October 2018; The Straits Times – “Secondary school students to learn about depression through virtual reality experience”
https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/secondary-school-students-to-learn-about-depression-through-virtual-reality

30 October 2018; Shin Min Daily – “虚拟实景 让学生了解精神病患”

30 October 2018; Lianhe Wanbao – “触爱社会服务地铁站办活动 公众通过虚拟实境 窥探抑郁患者内心”

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

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

9 October 2018; Lianhe Wanbao: “结合兴趣与学习工教院生为职场做准备” (Combining interest and learning; ITE students get equipped for the workplace)

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

13 September 2018; The Straits Times – “Two private catering companies join Meals-on-Wheels scheme”
https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/two-private-catering-companies-join-meals-on-wheels-scheme

13 September 2018; Lianhe Zaobao – “2私营餐食提供者 加入膳食派送服务” (2 private catering companies join the meal delivery service)
https://www.zaobao.com.sg/sme/news/story20180913-890907

13 September 2018; Shinmin Daily News – “感谢‘膳食派送’计划 轮椅汉：每天有人送饭菜” (Thanks to the Meals-on-Wheels programme, people receive meals every day)

6 September 2018; Lianhe Wanbao – “2私营餐食提供者 加入膳食派送服务 提供服务单位增至8个” (2 private catering companies join the meal delivery service, increasing the number of service units to 8)

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

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

31 August 2018; Sin Ming Daily News – “本地恋爱统计：教师最长情,空姐最短”(Local love statistics according to professions) 

https://www.internationalairportreview.com/news/73159/art-changi-airport-disabilities/  

30 July 2018; Lianhe Wanbao – “囍 本 地 晚婚 女 男 不婚 更 多” (More locals are marrying late; more females remain unmarried)
https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/singapore/story20180730-879084

https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/singapore/story20180730-879101

29 July 2018; Shinmin Daily News – “交友应用程序 越来越普遍 辅导员教5招自保” (Dating apps are becoming more common; Many young people try to use mobile apps to make friends)

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"

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

14 July 2018; Shinmin Daily - "补习中心外 父母打骂儿子 父澄清：我的孩子太无礼"

10 July 2018; LOVE97.2FM - "Helping children overcome exam fears"

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

6 July 2018; Lianhe Zaobao - "今年国庆庆典以原创短片说建国历程"
https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/singapore/story20180706-872822

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

4 July 2018; The New Paper - "New day activity centre opens"
https://www.tnp.sg/news/singapore/new-day-activity-centre-opens

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

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

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

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

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

“Parents should talk to their children about sex from a young age using age-appropriate content. For example, parents can teach young kids (preschool to lower Primary) what a “good” or “bad” touch is, and what they should do when others ask to see their private parts or talk about sex with them.” Mr Shem Yao, Senior Coach at TOUCH Cyber Wellness

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

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)

13 June 2018; The Straits Times – “Octogenarian goes knock, knock, knock - for a good cause”
https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/octogenarian-goes-knock-knock-knock-for-a-good-cause  

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/

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

May 2018; The Straits Times (Contemporary Issue: Health & Wellness) - “Your Actions Define You”

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

13 May 2018; Kompas – “Upaya Mencegah Remaja Menjadi Korban” (The Attempt to Prevent Teenagers from Becoming Victims)

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/

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

“The digital age affects not just the children but parents as well. If a youth faces cyberwellness issues, their parents and the relationship of the family at large would be affected too. TCW strives to understand the issues that each of our youth and their family face, and implement strategies and intervention methods to help restore balance in the lives of the youths and their families.” Mr James Tan, Chief Executive Officer of TOUCH Community Services

13 May 2018; Kompass - "Upaya Mencegah Remaja Menjadi Korban"
https://kompas.id/baca/internasional/2018/05/13/upaya-mencegah-remaja-menjadi-korban/ 

12 May 2018; Lianhe Wanbao – “说不尽的母爱系列4: 慈母辞工照顾体障儿，为他搬家包德士载送做治疗”(A Mother’s Love Series 4: Loving mother resigns from her job to care for son with special needs; moves home and caters transport for his therapy needs)

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

7 May 2018; Lianhe Zaobao – “感谢好邻居和好社工”

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

6 May 2018; Lianhe Wanbao – “说不尽的母爱系列2: 女儿带我走出阴霾” (A Mother’s Love Series 2: My daughter walked me out of my haze)

6 May 2018; Berita Harian – “Hasil gambar bermutu baik walau hanya guna telefon bimbit” (Photos produced are of high quality despite being shot by just a mobile phone)

5 May 2018;  The Straits Times – “Pursue different set of five Cs, new healthcare grads told”
https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/pursue-different-set-of-five-cs-new-healthcare-grads-told

5 May 2018; Lianhe WanBao –“一起学习 一起学手语 专心带大听障儿子” (Focusing on learning sign language together with hearing impaired son)

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

3 May 2018; The Straits Times – “Cheer up, food is here’’
https://www.straitstimes.com/multimedia/photos/cheer-up-food-is-here

3 May 2018; Lianhe Wanbao - 说不尽的母爱系列1: 弃高薪当全职妈妈陪女儿跨出唐 氏’世界 (A Mother’s Love Series 1: Giving up a well-paying job to care for her daughter with down syndrome)

1 May 2018; ShinMin Daily News - “4 女生公然掌掴1黑衣女”(Four girls involved in public slapping incident)

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

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

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  

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

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

18 April 2018; Next Generation Communications - “Progress Announces Winners of the Progress Sitefinity 2017 Website of the Year Awards”
http://next-generation-communications.tmcnet.com/news/2018/04/18/8737577.htm 

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

17 April 2018; 938Now Night Chat with Susan Ng – “Social Service Tribe: A career in the social service”

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)

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

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

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

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

9 April 2018; Shinmin Daily News – “男童用手洋主谋接受‘数码排毒” (Boy receives digital detox for smartphone addiction)
http://www.tnp.sg/news/singapore/boy-5-treated-smartphone-addiction/

"As more young people have a phone, and at increasingly younger ages, they become more susceptible to phone addiction because they tend to lack self-regulation and consequential thinking." Ms Michelle Lee, Senior Coach at TOUCH Cyber Wellness

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

8 April 2018; Lianhe Zaobao – “以为找到“好差事” 三学生打临时工贴放贷传单被捕”
http://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/singapore/story20180408-849005

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)

28 March 2018; Channel 8 News – “Importance of family support to molest victims”
https://bit.ly/2uuLcBT

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

23 March 2018; The Straits Times – “Seniors to share hobbies, not homes, with Airbnb tourists”
http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/seniors-to-share-hobbies-not-homes-with-airbnb-tourists

"We want to empower our elderly people and encourage them to stay active. By having these experiences, they can showcase their skills and knowledge." Ms Yong Yin Hoong, Assistant Manager of TOUCH Senior Activity Centre

23 March 2018; Lianhe Zaobao – “当导游让旅客体验狮城 退休德士司机为慈善带团”
http://www.zaobao.com.sg/zvideos/news/story20180323-844911

22 March 2018; The Straits Times – “Authentic travel experiences from the experienced on offer in Geylang Bahru”
http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/education/authentic-travel-experiences-from-the-experienced-on-offer-in-geylang-bahru

22 March 2018; Channel NewsAsia – “Airbnb to offer qigong, chap chye cooking 'experiences' with Singapore elderly”
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/airbnb-social-impact-experiences-singapore-touch-10067042

22 March 2018; Lianhe Wanbao – “Airbnb与触爱社会服务合作推出 购买‘社会公益体验’ 旅客可练气功学煮菜”

22 March 2018; Lianhe Zaobao – “乐龄与游客分享一技之长”
http://www.zaobao.com.sg/realtime/singapore/story20180322-844824

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

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

"The number of children with depression is very likely to be under-diagnosed. As a parent, it is hard to differentiate if the child is sad or depressed. Acting out or throwing a tantrum can be masked and misunderstood as misbehaving, rather than having depression." Ms Andrea Chan, Senior Counsellor of TOUCH Youth Intervention

16 March 2018; Lianhe Zaobao – “让正能量源源不断”
http://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/singapore/story20180316-843045

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

10 March 2018; Lianhe Zaobao – “勿洛裕廊东试行计划 探讨如何善用资源帮助长者”
http://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/singapore/story20180310-841437

9 March 2018; The Straits Times – “More families hiring maids to care for seniors from age 65”
http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/manpower/more-families-hiring-maids-to-care-for-seniors-from-age-65

7 March 2018; Channel NewsAsia – “Singapore’s ‘kampong spirit’ to get a digital helping hand”
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/singapore-s-kampong-spirit-to-get-a-digital-helping-hand-10020708

6 March 2018; Ministry of Communication and Information – “Helping citizens, workers and businesses benefit from opportunities in a digital age”
https://www.mci.gov.sg/pressroom/news-and-stories/pressroom/2018/3/helping-citizens-workers-and-businesses-benefit-from-opportunities-in-a-digital-age

5 March 2018; Shin Min Daily News – “主办方被指欠钱没还”

2 March 2018; Indesignlive.sg – “10 Typologies to Redefine Senior Living in Singapore”
https://www.indesignlive.sg/insight/10-ways-to-redefine-silver-age-in-singapore

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

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

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

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

23 February 2018; Castle Cove Investments – “PRN: FlowForma Help Singapore Charity Achieve 70% Efficiency Improvement in HR and Finance Processes”
https://bit.ly/2v0R0jJ

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

22 February 2018; TODAY – “VWOs support move to have social, health services for elders come under MOH, but raise cost concerns”
http://www.todayonline.com/singapore/vwos-support-move-have-social-health-services-elders-come-under-moh-raise-cost-concerns

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

16 February 2018; The Straits Times – “Forum: Govt must take lead to ensure sustainable community projects”
http://www.straitstimes.com/forum/letters-in-print/govt-must-take-lead-to-ensure-sustainable-community-projects

14 February 2018; The New Paper – “They faxed love letters to each other every night”
http://www.tnp.sg/news/singapore/they-faxed-love-letters-each-other-every-night

14 February 2018; Human Resources Online – “Citi Singapore leverages on Valentine’s Day for staff appreciation”
http://www.humanresourcesonline.net/citi-singapore-leverages-on-valentines-day-for-staff-appreciation/

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

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  

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

5 February 2018; Ministry of Communications and Information – “MCI's response to PQ on proposal to regulate computer or mobile games promoting gambling”
https://www.mci.gov.sg/pressroom/news-and-stories/pressroom/2018/2/mcis-response-to-pq-on-proposal-to-regulate-computer-or-mobile-games-promoting-gambling

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

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

"Guilt stops caregivers from receiving help and rest as they feel it is selfish to do so. They may become disconnected with the world." Mr Kelvin Lee, Manager of TOUCH Caregivers Support

24 January 2018; Channel U – “听我说:Starting work in a new environment”
https://video.toggle.sg/en/series/voices/ep17/563767

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

22 January 2018; ABC6 News – “Physician releases revolutionary guide to joyful living”
http://www.abc6.com/story/37317794/physician-releases-revolutionary-guide-to-joyful-living

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

19 January 2018; HoneyKidsAsia – “Volunteering for kids in Singapore: Non-profit organisations, charities and donations your children can support”
http://honeykidsasia.com/volunteering-for-kids-in-singapore-non-profit-organisations-charities-and-donations-your-children-can-support/

18 January 2018; Lianhe Zaobao – “热心服务社区”

17 January 2018; Channel U – “听我说: Starting work in a new environment” (Part 1)
https://video.toggle.sg/en/video/series/voices/ep16/562093

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

“If we can put accurate knowledge of mental health into the minds of our young and shape their perspectives on the issue from an early age, we stand a better chance of building resilience in our youth and helping them cope better with stressors in life.” Ms Pam Kaur, Manager of the Mental Health Programme at TOUCH Community Services

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

13 January 2018; The Straits Times – “Singapore bundles up as cool weather lingers”http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/environment/spore-bundles-up-as-cool-weather-lingers

13 January 2018; Lianhe Zaobao – “冷天袭狮城 好心人100被单送露宿老人保暖”
http://www.zaobao.com.sg/znews/singapore/story20180113-826717

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

10 January 2018; Channel U – “听我说” (Part 2)
https://video.toggle.sg/en/series/voices/ep15/560484

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

3 January 2018; Channel U – “听我说” (Part 1)
https://video.toggle.sg/en/video/series/voices/ep14/558882