Some useful information / contacts for pungollians living with elderly.

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For general info :
 
Elderly 62 years of age, who return to the work force engaged in manual work and receiving a monthly salary ranging from  $500 to $1500 should register for WIS ( workfare income supplements ).

On top of your monthly salary, the Govt. will pay an additional 20 % monthly to encourage elderly workers to stay longer in the workforce.

The payouts will be in January 2008 for work done in the first 6 months of 2007. Second payment in April/May 2008 for work done in the second half of year 2007. Good luck. 

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Announcement by  Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sports (MCYS)

Starting from 5 May, Public Assistance recipients will receive a rate increase of between S$40 and S$165 a month, depending on their household type. 

Instead of getting S$290 a month, an elderly recipient living alone will receive S$330 a month.

A family of four will see a rate increase of S$165 a month to S$1,020. 
 
PA recipients also receive free medical treatment, subsidised rentals, utilities and service and conservancy charges rebates.
 
The ministry advised those who need help to go to the Community Development Councils or family service centres. They can also approach their grassroots leaders or call the ComCare helpline at 1800-222-0000. -

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NTUC's $4 million gifts to less well-off workers.

From May 1st. '08 Labour day, NTUC low income members can apply for discount vouchers to help fight rising cost. A 5 % discount for every $10 spent at FairPrice supermarkets and five other NTUC cooperatives offering services like childcare and pharmacies.

 Members can apply for it through their unions or using an application form downloaded from http://www.ntuc.org.sg

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New Wings targeted at women 40 years and above.

As women gets older, they often find themselves alone and trapped in a routine. So a charity called ( WINGS ) women's initiative for Ageing Successfully was initiated. The co-founder and president is Dr. Kanwaljit Soin, a 66 year old, hand and orthopaedic surgeon in private practice.

Wings is a non-profit centre that organises counselling services, talks, workshops, skill training and support groups. Women are encourage to join for a healthier and more meaningful life styles.