Singapore Social Policy: SES, Race/Ethnicity, Aging, and Civil Society (Pages 6-12)

A comprehensive set of Q&A flashcards covering government welfare schemes (PWM, WIS, Edusave, FAS, HDB subsidies, MediFund, CHAS), civil society and individual efforts, SES policy impacts, race/ethnicity governance (EIP, MRHA, GRC, Racial Harmony Day, IRCCS), and aging-related policies and programs (MediShield Life, CPF LIFE, Silver Support, Retirement/Re-employment Act, ComCare, Active Ageing, SAGE, RSVP, Touch, etc.).

What does PWM stand for and what does it provide for low-income workers?

Progressive Wage Model; Provides sector-based wage increases for low-income workers from the government.

What is the Workfare Income Supplement (WIS) and who benefits?

Provides financial support to lower-income workers by the government.

What is the Edusave Scheme?

Provides funds for students from lower-income families for learning resources.

What are Financial Assistance Schemes (FAS) used for?

Helps students with school fees and other educational expenses.

What do HDB subsidies provide?

Affordable public housing with grants for lower-income families.

What is the Public Rental Scheme?

Subsidized rental flats for those unable to afford home ownership.

What is MediFund?

A safety net fund for those unable to afford medical treatment even with subsidies.

What does CHAS stand for and provide?

Community Health Assist Scheme; subsidized healthcare for lower- and middle-income individuals.

What does Beyond Social Services do?

An NGO that bridges income gaps through support programs for low-income families.

What do volunteers from Reading Clubs do?

Conduct reading programs for children from disadvantaged backgrounds.

What does Habitat for Humanity Singapore do?

Organizes home-building projects for disadvantaged communities.

What is HealthServe?

A non-profit that provides medical care for migrant workers and low-income groups.

What is the Community Chest used for?

A charitable fundraising body that supports various low-income assistance programs.

What do tutors offering free or discounted lessons do?

Bridge educational gaps for children from low-income families.

What do community-led projects do to help vulnerable families?

Refurbish or clean homes for vulnerable families.

What do health professionals do to help the underprivileged?

Volunteer at free clinics or provide services at reduced rates.

What are Social Support and Engagement (SES) policies?

Singapore government policies that provide broad benefits across society.

How do SES policies promote social cohesion?

By ensuring equitable access to resources, services, and opportunities across groups.

How do SES policies support social mobility?

Through education and skills training that empower upward mobility.

What is a key outcome of SES policies for trust in public institutions?

Building trust through transparent and consistent policy implementation.

What is Ethnic Integration Policy (EIP)?

Ensures racial diversity in public housing estates by ethnic quotas.

What is the Maintenance of Religious Harmony Act (MRHA)?

Gives government powers to maintain peace among religious groups and prevent hate incitement.

What is the Group Representation Constituency (GRC) system?

Ensures minority representation in Parliament; each GRC team must include at least one minority.

What is Racial Harmony Day?

An annual school event to promote inter-ethnic understanding.

What are Inter-Racial and Religious Confidence Circles (IRCCS)?

Grassroots platforms for dialogue between different communities.

What does OnePeople.sg do?

Conducts community programs to promote inter-ethnic understanding and inclusiveness.

What is HOME (Humanitarian Organization for Migration Economics) known for?

Advocates for minority groups like migrant workers facing discrimination.

What is AMP (Association of Muslim Professionals)?

Advocates for Malay-Muslim interests in politics and community development.

Who organizes intercultural learning programs?

Non-governmental organizations; programs encourage interaction across ethnic groups.

What is the Inter-Religious Organisation (IRO) responsible for?

Hosts events and dialogues for peaceful interfaith cooperation.

How can individuals promote racial harmony in daily life?

Participate in neighborhood events; engage in intercultural activities; support multicultural education.

What role do social media influencers play in race relations?

Raise awareness of racial stereotypes and promote tolerance.

What is the role of teachers regarding multicultural education?

Design curricula that include multicultural content to foster inclusivity.

What is MediShield Life?

Universal healthcare insurance for all citizens, including the elderly.

What is CHAS for the elderly?

Subsidized medical care for lower- and middle-income elderly.

What is CPF LIFE?

Lifelong monthly payouts for retirees.

What is the Silver Support Scheme?

Cash supplements for low-income elderly.

What does the Retirement and Re-employment Act require?

Employers must offer re-employment to workers up to age 67.

What is ComCare Long-Term Assistance?

Financial aid and home help for elderly with no family support.

What are Active Ageing Programmes?

Government-run activities that encourage senior participation in the community.

What is SAGE (Singapore Action Group of Elders) known for?

Organizes health checkups and seminars for elders.

What is RSVP Singapore?

Organizes social activities and volunteering programs for seniors.

What is the Silver Generation Office?

Volunteers who check in on elderly citizens to combat loneliness.

What services does AWARE provide for the elderly?

Financial literacy workshops for elderly women.

What is the role of volunteer-run daycare programs?

Provide respite care for elderly caregivers.

What role do charitable organizations play in nursing and home care?

Operate nursing homes and home care services.

What does Touch Community Services offer?

Digital literacy classes for the elderly.

What types of training do civil society groups offer for seniors?

Financial literacy and other skills to support independent living.

How do younger people assist elderly mobility and accessibility?

Help with transport and accessibility issues for the elderly.

What are senior-friendly public amenities?

Public spaces and services adapted to meet seniors’ needs.

What is the role of families in elderly home care?

Children and relatives provide at-home care and support.

What is meant by engaging part-time caregivers?

Hiring or coordinating part-time caregivers to assist the elderly.

Why is smartphone training important for the elderly?

Younger family members teach elders how to use smartphones and apps.

Why should elderly people be encouraged to sign up for insurance?

To manage health costs and long-term care expenses.

How does the Government help bridge socio-economic disparities through employment and wages?

1. Progressive Wage Model (PWM): Provides sector-based wage increases for low-income workers.2. Workfare Income Supplement (WIS): Offers financial support to lower-income workers.3. Retirement and Re-employment Act: Requires employers to offer re-employment to workers up to age 67.

How does the Government help bridge socio-economic disparities through education?

1. Edusave Scheme: Provides funds for students from lower-income families for learning resources.2. Financial Assistance Schemes (FAS): Helps students with school fees and other educational expenses.

How does the Government help bridge socio-economic disparities through housing?

1. HDB Subsidies: Offers affordable public housing with grants for lower-income families.2. Public Rental Scheme: Provides subsidized rental flats for those unable to afford home ownership.

How does the Government help bridge socio-economic disparities through healthcare?

1. MediFund: A safety net fund for those unable to afford medical treatment, even with subsidies.2. Community Health Assist Scheme (CHAS): Provides subsidized healthcare for lower- and middle-income individuals.3. MediShield Life: Universal healthcare insurance for all citizens, including the elderly.

How does the Government help bridge socio-economic disparities through elderly support?

1. CPF LIFE: Provides lifelong monthly payouts for retirees.2. Silver Support Scheme: Offers cash supplements for low-income elderly.3. ComCare Long-Term Assistance: Provides financial aid and home help for elderly with no family support.4. Active Ageing Programmes: Government-run activities that encourage senior participation in the community.

How does Civil Society help bridge socio-economic disparities through community support and welfare?

1. Beyond Social Services: An NGO that bridges income gaps through support programs for low-income families.2. Community Chest: A charitable fundraising body that supports various low-income assistance programs.3. Habitat for Humanity Singapore: Organizes home-building projects for disadvantaged communities.4. Volunteer-run daycare programs: Provide respite care for elderly caregivers.5. Charitable organizations: Operate nursing homes and home care services for the elderly.

How does Civil Society help bridge socio-economic disparities through education and skills development?

1. Reading Clubs (volunteers): Conduct reading programs for children from disadvantaged backgrounds.2. Touch Community Services: Offers digital literacy classes for the elderly.3. Civil society groups: Offer financial literacy and other skills training for seniors to support independent living.

How does Civil Society help bridge socio-economic disparities through healthcare and elderly well-being?

1. HealthServe: A non-profit that provides medical care for migrant workers and low-income groups.2. SAGE (Singapore Action Group of Elders): Organizes health checkups and seminars for elders.3. RSVP Singapore: Organizes social activities and volunteering programs for seniors.4. Silver Generation Office: Volunteers check in on elderly citizens to combat loneliness.5. AWARE: Provides financial literacy workshops for elderly women.

How do Individuals help bridge socio-economic disparities through educational support?

1. Tutors: Offer free or discounted lessons to bridge educational gaps for children from low-income families.

How do Individuals help bridge socio-economic disparities through community and home support?

1. Community-led projects: Individuals refurbish or clean homes for vulnerable families.2. Younger family members: Assist elderly with transport, provide at-home care, and teach them how to use smartphones and apps.3. Engaging part-time caregivers: Individuals hire or coordinate part-time caregivers to assist the elderly.

How do Individuals help bridge socio-economic disparities through healthcare volunteering?

1. Health professionals: Volunteer at free clinics or provide services at reduced rates for the underprivileged.