This message was contributed by Board Member Sylvia Lim
Dear CaringSG members,
“I think a hero is any person really intent on making this a better place for all people.” – Maya Angelou
In my eyes, this quote encapsulates the heroic spirit that caregivers embody every day. What they do may go unnoticed but takes incredible strength, resilience, and compassion.
CaringSG is set up with the overarching objective to support, enable and empower caregivers of special needs in our community. At times when these caregivers feel like no one else understands what they are going through, they can draw strength from this community, knowing that they are not alone in this journey. They can lean in for support, share resources, exchange ideas and uplift one another.
In the words of Helen Keller, “Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.”
By coming together, we at CaringSG hope to pave the way towards a more inclusive community for the special needs and their caregivers. To continually encourage and inspire caregivers because they are so pivotal to making the world a better place for those who need care and whom they care for.
Other Updates
CaringSG Webinar: Keeping Cool When Your Child Melts Down
On 21 November 2025, CaringSG hosted a lunchtime webinar titled “Keeping Cool When Your Child Melts Down”, bringing together caregivers and professionals to explore one of the most challenging aspects of caregiving — managing meltdowns safely, calmly, and compassionately.
What an Incredible Day at Purple Parade 2025! 💜
On 25th October 2025, Singapore came together for a truly inspiring celebration of unity and inclusion at Purple Parade 2025.
Marketing Communications Executive
Lead and execute communication strategies to strengthen CaringSG’s visibility, credibility, and engagement with caregivers, partners, and the public.
Celebrate a BIG Sports and Wellness Bang with CaringSG!
On 31st August 2025, a total of 56 CaringSG members — caregivers and their loved ones with physical, intellectual, and neurological impairments — came together at NTUC Club’s multipurpose hall, Singpost Centre to celebrate the last day of August with a BIG Sports and Wellness Bang!
