Budget 2019

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orange">youth</span> </footer> </div> <div class="post__entry"> <h3 class="post__title">A digital concierge for public agency volunteer opportunities</h3> <p>As part of Singapore’s push towards becoming a Smart Nation, digitalisation will be a key pillar of MCCY’s efforts to better serve citizens through technology.</p> <p>This includes a new digital platform for volunteers to plan and manage their volunteer journeys, the use of technology to transform experiences and better engage Singaporeans in the arts and culture, and leveraging technology to enhance sports safety.</p> </div> </article> <article class="post post--reverse"> <div class="post__thumbnail" style="background-image: url(/Cwp/Assets/Mccy/images/budget/working-together-realise-youth-vision-sg.jpg);"> <footer> <span class="label orange">youth</span> </footer> </div> <div class="post__entry"> <h3 class="post__title">Working together to realise youth vision for Singapore</h3> <p>The SG Youth Action plan, to be developed by youth in close collaboration with MCCY in 2019, will chart a vision for Singapore in 2025. Youth can play an active role in realising this vision, starting with the revamp of the Youth Belt at Somerset. This collaborative approach will empower the next generation of Singaporeans with a sense of ownership and belonging to the nation.</p> </div> </article> <article class="post"> <div class="post__thumbnail" style="background-image: url(/Cwp/Assets/Mccy/images/budget/appointment-seven-volunteer-centres.jpg);"> <footer> <span class="label lime">community</span> </footer> </div> <div class="post__entry"> <h3 class="post__title">Appointment of seven Volunteer Centres to better address towns’ needs</h3> <p>MCCY will be partnering community groups to establish seven Volunteer Centres that will help to train and deploy volunteers to better meet the needs of residents in their respective towns. The model taps on the power of the community in coming together, to build a more caring and inclusive Singapore.</p> </div> </article> </div> </section> <section class="segment"> <div class="container block block--posts"> <h2 class="segment__title">Our Initiatives</h2> <div class="reports" data-filterable-context=""> <aside class="reports-nav" data-filterable-filters=""> <aside class="reports-type"> <p data-filterable-type="caring">Fostering a culture of care through greater partnerships</p> <p data-filterable-type="cohesive">Building cohesion through partnerships for greater access and opportunities</p> <p data-filterable-type="confident">Inspiring confidence through support for our artists, athletes, culture and community</p> </aside> </aside> <div class="reports-pad"> </div> <article class="report" data-filterable="Volunteer.sg" data-filterable-types="all,caring"> <figure class="report__figure"> <img alt="" src="/-/media/MCCY-corp/Budget/volunteersg.jpg" /><figcaption> <figcaption> <span class="label purple">Resilience & Engagement</span> </figcaption> </figcaption></figure> <h1>A digital concierge for public agency volunteer opportunities</h1> <div> <p>A digital concierge will empower citizens to seamlessly manage their own volunteering journeys – from discovery to action – by housing volunteering opportunities, keeping track of existing commitments and allowing for co-creation of projects for causes they are passionate about. This digital solution also automates manual tasks and allows for more efficient use of volunteer managers’ time.</p> </div> </article> <article class="report" data-filterable="Volunteer Centres" data-filterable-types="all,caring"> <figure class="report__figure"> <img alt="" height="236" width="354" src="/-/media/MCCY-corp/Budget/media-initiatives-2.jpg" /><figcaption> <span class="label purple">Resilience & Engagement</span> </figcaption> </figure> <h1>Appointment of seven Volunteer Centres to better address towns’ needs</h1> <div> <p>Based on two pilots in Bedok and Jurong that studied how to achieve greater impact with the help of volunteers, it was found that a dedicated effort was required to grow the number of volunteers, train them and better coordinate the demand and supply of volunteers to make a sustained impact within towns. Together with community groups, MCCY will establish Volunteer Centres (VCs) across Singapore to better address the needs of various towns.</p> </div> </article> <article class="report" data-filterable="Youth Corps-IHL Partnership" data-filterable-types="all,caring"> <figure class="report__figure"> <img alt="" height="236" width="354" src="/-/media/MCCY-corp/Budget/media-initiatives-3.jpg" /><figcaption> <span class="label purple">Resilience & Engagement</span> <span class="label orange">Youth</span> </figcaption> </figure> <h1>Youth Corps Singapore to partner Institutes of Higher Learning (IHLs) to provide community service training for youth leaders</h1> <div> <p>To inspire youths to sustain and grow their volunteering journey even after they enter IHLs and the workforce, the Youth Corps will train youth leaders and connect them to resources, opportunities and other community and sector partners to make volunteerism their way of life.</p> </div> </article> <article class="report" data-filterable="Corporate Volunteerism Efforts" data-filterable-types="all,caring"> <figure class="report__figure"> <img alt="" height="236" width="354" src="/-/media/MCCY-corp/Budget/media-initiatives-4.jpg" /><figcaption> <span class="label purple">Resilience & Engagement</span> </figcaption> </figure> <h1>National Volunteer & Philanthropy Centre (NVPC) to champion Corporate Giving</h1> <div> <p>To make it easier for companies to begin or strengthen their giving journey, NVPC will work with its network of partners to consolidate resources, toolkits and best practices in Corporate Social Responsibility to encourage more companies to give back in meaningful ways.</p> </div> </article> <article class="report" data-filterable="Seniors as a force for good" data-filterable-types="all,caring"> <figure class="report__figure"> <img alt="" height="236" width="354" src="/-/media/MCCY-corp/Budget/seniors-force-for-good_v2.jpg" /><figcaption> <span class="label purple">Resilience & Engagement</span> </figcaption> </figure> <h1>Growing senior volunteerism in Singapore</h1> <div> <p>MCCY will work with community partners such as RSVP Singapore The Organisation of Senior Volunteers and the Centre for Seniors to engage older employees at the workplace and encourage them to volunteer.</p> <p>MCCY will also scale up the “Retire with a Purpose” programme to encourage companies to champion active aging and introduce older employees to a structured volunteering journey based on their interests, time and goals.</p> </div> </article> <article class="report" data-filterable="Digital initiatives for the culture sector" data-filterable-types="all,cohesive"> <figure class="report__figure"> <img alt="" height="236" width="354" src="/-/media/MCCY-corp/Budget/media-initiatives-6.jpg" /><figcaption> <span class="label fuschia">Arts & Heritage</span> </figcaption> </figure> <h1>Enhancing access to cultural offerings</h1> <div> <p>Increased digitalisation will transform how audiences engage with the arts and culture. Apart from working with technology partners to enhance experiences at cultural institutions, a Cultural Concierge will deliver arts and culture content via a dedicated portal, and a Cultural Resource Ontology powered by Artificial Intelligence will also be developed, allowing citizens to discover and research our rich cultural and heritage content.</p> </div> </article> <article class="report" data-filterable="SG Youth Action Plan" data-filterable-types="all,cohesive"> <figure class="report__figure"> <img alt="" height="236" width="354" src="/-/media/MCCY-corp/Budget/working-together-youth-vision-sg.jpg" /><figcaption> <span class="label orange">Youth</span> </figcaption> </figure> <h1>Working together to realise a youth vision for Singapore</h1> <div> <p>MCCY will engage and partner Singapore youths to move from conversation to action, with the development of an SG Youth Action Plan. Youths will get the opportunity to crystallise their vision for Singapore and identify areas to co-develop and co-deliver solutions amongst themselves with society and government to achieve this vision through the Plan.</p> </div> </article> <article class="report" data-filterable="International conference on cohesive societies" data-filterable-types="all,cohesive"> <figure class="report__figure"> <img alt="" height="236" width="354" src="/-/media/MCCY-corp/Budget/media-initiatives-8.jpg" /><figcaption> <span class="label lime">Community</span> <span class="label orange">Youth</span> </figcaption> </figure> <h1>Rallying communities to foster social cohesion and interfaith harmony</h1> <div> <p>In June 2019, thought-leaders, practitioners and policy-makers from around the world will gather in Singapore to share experiences, exchange ideas and develop collaborations for building cohesive societies. The Conference also serves to rally all communities to commit to fostering social cohesion. In conjunction, a Young Leaders’ Programme will be held to connect youth leaders and equip them to play a more active role in community building.</p> </div> </article> <article class="report" data-filterable="V2030 Review" data-filterable-types="all,cohesive"> <figure class="report__figure"> <img alt="" height="236" width="354" src="/-/media/MCCY-corp/Budget/media-initiatives-9.jpg" /><figcaption> <span class="label rose">Sports</span> </figcaption> </figure> <h1>1,500 people engaged as part of Vision 2030 Review</h1> <div> <p>Sport Singapore engaged over 1,500 people through over 60 engagement sessions as part of the review of Vision 2030, the national blueprint for sport. A report of the recommendations and upcoming initiatives will be published later this year.</p> <p>One recommendation that is being developed is the SportCares’ Communities of Care initiative – which aims to establish a network of partners to catalyse more ground-up initiatives that use sport for social good.</p> </div> </article> <article class="report" data-filterable="Active Health" data-filterable-types="all,cohesive"> <figure class="report__figure"> <img alt="" height="236" width="354" src="/-/media/MCCY-corp/Budget/media-initiatives-10.jpg" /><figcaption> <span class="label rose">Sports</span> </figcaption> </figure> <h1>More Active Health programmes in 2019</h1> <div> <p>A national social movement introduced in 2017 to spur Singaporeans to take ownership of their health and wellbeing, Active Health has made great strides since its initiation. By the end of this year, there will be six Active Health Labs in operation across Singapore, two more Sport-in-Precinct (SIP) programmes and an additional space housed at a partner facility to be launched at Admiralty Medical Centre.</p> </div> </article> <article class="report" data-filterable="Sports Facilities Master Plan" data-filterable-types="all,cohesive"> <figure class="report__figure"> <img alt="" height="236" width="420" src="/-/media/MCCY-corp/Budget/sports-facilities-masterplan.jpg" /><figcaption> <span class="label rose">Sports</span> </figcaption> </figure> <h1>New and improved sporting spaces under Sports Facilities Master Plan</h1> <div> <p>Sports facilities in towns across Singapore are being rejuvenated with new and innovative features; and designed to align with each town’s identity, heritage and overall liveability plans, to create common spaces where citizens can get together to play sport, socialise and forge meaningful relationships. Residents of Jurong Town, Yan Kit, Bukit Batok and Taman Jurong can also look forward to new facilities.</p> </div> </article> <article class="report" data-filterable="Disability Sports Master Plan" data-filterable-types="all,cohesive"> <figure class="report__figure"> <img alt="" height="236" width="354" src="/-/media/MCCY-corp/Budget/media-initiatives-12.jpg" /><figcaption> <span class="label rose">Sports</span> </figcaption> </figure> <h1>More opportunities for persons with disabilities to take part in sport through the Disability Sports Master Plan</h1> <div> <p>Persons with disabilities will have more opportunities to take part in shared sporting experiences with the expansion of Singapore’s largest unified sport competition Play Inclusive. The Play-Ability recreational sports programme will also reach out to more homes and day activity centres that serve people with disabilities. SportSG will also develop capabilities in disability sports among teachers and staff.</p> </div> </article> <article class="report" data-filterable="ActiveSG Academies and Clubs" data-filterable-types="all,cohesive"> <figure class="report__figure"> <img alt="" height="236" width="354" src="/-/media/MCCY-corp/Budget/media-initiatives-13.jpg" /><figcaption> <span class="label rose">Sports</span> </figcaption> </figure> <h1>Two more ActiveSG Academies and Clubs</h1> <div> <p>The ActiveSG Academies and Clubs provide structured programmes for both young and old to learn and develop skills in the sport, and acquire values such as teamwork, discipline and resilience. This year, Canoeing and Gymnastics will be introduced, bringing the total number of Academies and Clubs across Singapore to 18.</p> </div> </article> <article class="report" data-filterable="Team Nila volunteers" data-filterable-types="all,cohesive"> <figure class="report__figure"> <img alt="" height="236" width="354" src="/-/media/MCCY-corp/Budget/media-initiatives-14.jpg" /><figcaption> <span class="label rose">Sports</span> </figcaption> </figure> <h1>More opportunities for Team Nila volunteers to lead the community</h1> <div> <p>More opportunities will be introduced for Team Nila volunteers to promote active living, through platforms such as SportCares, ActiveSG Academies & Clubs, ActiveSG Centres, Active Health and sporting events. Special focus will be placed on seniors to encourage them to lead active lives and continue contributing to the community.</p> </div> </article> <article class="report" data-filterable="Drowning Detection System" data-filterable-types="all,confident"> <figure class="report__figure"> <img alt="" src="-/media/8C316DFA-640A-4D43-91DA-40ED631F5515.ashx" /><img height="236" alt="drowning detection system" width="472" src="/-/media/MCCY-corp/Budget/drowning-detection-system.jpg" /> <figcaption> <span class="label rose">Sports</span> </figcaption> </figure> <h1>Drowning Detection System to ensure safer swimming experience</h1> <div> <p>MCCY will progressively implement the Computer Vision Drowning Detection System (CVDDS) across public swimming complexes in Singapore to ensure that more Singaporeans can have a safer swimming experience. The system’s unique software enhances and complements lifeguards’ distress detection and lifesaving efforts. By 2020, 11 pools will have this system installed.</p> </div> </article> <article class="report" data-filterable="Crisis Preparedness Accreditation Scheme" data-filterable-types="all,confident"> <figure class="report__figure"> <img alt="" height="236" width="315" src="/-/media/MCCY-corp/Budget/media-initiatives-17.jpg" /><figcaption> <span class="label lime">Community</span> </figcaption> </figure> <h1>New crisis preparedness accreditation scheme to help religious organisations be crisis-ready</h1> <div> <p>The SGSecure Community Network Crisis Preparedness Accreditation Scheme for Religious Organisations (ROs) will be launched in late 2019 to help ROs build capabilities for emergencies. The scheme will cover the need for ROs to assess their emergency preparedness, provide members with training for emergency response and for ROs to conduct regular exercises to ensure readiness in the event of crisis.</p> </div> </article> <article class="report" data-filterable="Our SG Arts Plan" data-filterable-types="all,confident"> <figure class="report__figure"> <img alt="" height="236" width="354" src="/-/media/MCCY-corp/Budget/media-initiatives-18.jpg" /><figcaption> <span class="label fuschia">Arts & Heritage</span> </figcaption> </figure> <h1>Supporting artists and growing audiences through Our SG Arts Plan</h1> <div> <p>There will be greater support for arts freelancers through an online portal offering shared services and resources, which will be ready later this year. MCCY will also strengthen research in the arts by conducting studies, organising a research symposium and sharing information through monthly newsletters so artists can better understand their audiences and the effect of their work.</p> </div> </article> <article class="report" data-filterable="Internationalisation to grow the arts" data-filterable-types="all,confident"> <figure class="report__figure"> <img alt="" height="236" width="354" src="/-/media/MCCY-corp/Budget/media-initiatives-19.jpg" /><figcaption> <span class="label fuschia">Arts & Heritage</span> </figcaption> </figure> <h1>Growing our artists and audiences through internationalisation</h1> <div> <p>Our arts and culture practitioners and institutions benefit from access to new markets and opportunities to exchange knowledge with other arts practitioners globally. MCCY will continue to support our artists as they chart new waters and work on more cross-border collaborations to facilitate developmental opportunities and art making with our neighbours.</p> </div> </article> <article class="report" data-filterable="Growing community support for hawker culture" data-filterable-types="all,confident"> <figure class="report__figure"> <img alt="" height="236" width="354" src="/-/media/MCCY-corp/Budget/media-initiatives-20.jpg" /><figcaption> <span class="label fuschia">Arts & Heritage</span> </figcaption> </figure> <h1>Growing Community Support for Hawker Culture</h1> <div> <p>There was widespread support from Singaporeans for our nomination of Hawker Culture to the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The nomination dossier will be submitted by end-March 2019 – a community effort that would not have been achievable without various ground-up efforts to promote and document our Hawker Culture.</p> </div> </article> <article class="report" data-filterable="Support for High Performance Sports" data-filterable-types="all,confident"> <figure class="report__figure"> <img alt="" height="236" width="354" src="/-/media/MCCY-corp/Budget/media-initiatives-21.jpg" /><figcaption> <span class="label rose">Sports</span> </figcaption> </figure> <h1>Support for High Performance Sports</h1> <div> <p>$3 million has been set aside for in 2019 for SportSG to provide extended support for Team Singapore athletes preparing for major games. This, together with our existing support for High Performance Sports, maximise our athletes’ potential and propel them to greater heights as they fly the Singapore flag high in the global arena.</p> </div> </article> <article class="report" data-filterable="Easing regulatory reporting for smaller charities" data-filterable-types="all,confident"> <figure class="report__figure"> <img alt="" height="236" width="354" src="/-/media/MCCY-corp/Budget/media-initiatives-22.jpg" /><figcaption> <span class="label turquoise">Charities</span> </figcaption> </figure> <h1>Easing regulatory reporting for smaller charities</h1> <div> <p>The Commissioner of Charities (COC) will be streamlining and simplifying reporting requirements for smaller charities, to help them channel their efforts into serving the public more effectively. In addition, the COC will support charities in regulatory compliance and governance efforts via learning programmes, grants and shared services.</p> </div> </article> </div> </div> </section> <section class="segment"> <div class="container block"> <h2 class="segment__title">More On MCCY's 2019<br /> Initiatives</h2> <div class="pr-result-con"> <ul> <li> <div class="lbl-date"> <div class="lbl-con"><span class="label sectors">All Sectors</span></div> <div class="lbl-dt-ctg">Speeches <strong>08 March 2019</strong></div> </div> <h4><a href="https://www.mccy.gov.sg/about-us/news-and-resources/speeches/2019/mar/together-making-singapore-home">Together, making Singapore home</a></h4> <p>Speech by Ms Grace Fu, Minister for Culture, Community and Youth at the Committee of Supply Debate 2019</p> <div class="pdf-readmore"><a href="https://www.mccy.gov.sg/about-us/news-and-resources/speeches/2019/mar/together-making-singapore-home" class=" readmore" =""=""><span>Read more</span> <img 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class="lbl-dt-ctg">Speeches <strong>08 March 2019</strong></div> </div> <h4><a href="https://www.mccy.gov.sg/about-us/news-and-resources/speeches/2019/mar/building-inspiring-and-strong-arts-heritage-and-sports-sectors">Building inspiring and strong arts, heritage and sports sectors</a></h4> <p>Speech by Mr Baey Yam Keng, Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth & Ministry of Transport at the Committee of Supply Debate 2019</p> <div class="pdf-readmore"> <a href="https://www.mccy.gov.sg/about-us/news-and-resources/speeches/2019/mar/building-inspiring-and-strong-arts-heritage-and-sports-sectors" class="readmore"><span>Read more</span> <img src="/Cwp/Assets/Mccy/images/read-more.svg" alt="" /></a> </div> </li> <li> <div class="lbl-date"> <div class="lbl-con"><span class="label lime">Community</span></div> <div class="lbl-dt-ctg">Speeches <strong>08 March 2019</strong></div> </div> <h4><a href="https://www.mccy.gov.sg/about-us/news-and-resources/speeches/2019/mar/circles-of-excellence-for-a-community-of-success">Circles of excellence for a community of success</a></h4> <p>Speech by Mr Masagos Zulkifli, Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs & Minister for the Environment and Water Resources at the Committee of Supply Debate 2019</p> <div class="pdf-readmore"><a href="https://www.mccy.gov.sg/about-us/news-and-resources/speeches/2019/mar/circles-of-excellence-for-a-community-of-success" class=" readmore" =""=""><span>Read more</span> <img src="/Cwp/Assets/Mccy/images/read-more.svg" alt="" /></a> </div> </li> <li> <div class="lbl-date"> <div class="lbl-con"><span class="label lime">Community</span></div> <div class="lbl-dt-ctg">Speeches <strong>08 March 2019</strong></div> </div> <h4><a href="https://www.mccy.gov.sg/about-us/news-and-resources/speeches/2019/mar/strengthening-the-core-of-our-religious-sector">Strengthening the core of our religious sector</a></h4> <p>Speech 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