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Though Singapore πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡¬ recently concluded her National Day celebrations 🎊 , the Singapore spirit continues to burn brightly. πŸ”₯

Majulah Singapura = Onward Singapore πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡¬ 🦁

2 words that carry so much meaning.

This Bicentennial National Year, young adults πŸ‘¨πŸ»πŸ‘©πŸ» and fresh graduates πŸ‘¨πŸ»β€πŸŽ“πŸ‘©πŸ»β€πŸŽ“ are living out the core of our national anthem by taking the lead in helping the needy in Singapore.

Project R.I.C.E+ 🍚 is helmed by current SMU undergraduate Mr Brendan Ong. Its beneficiaries are low income families and migrant workers.

The 23 year old is the project director of Project R.I.C.E+ 🍚 which distributes hampers to the needy. He noted that some members of the public may think that the beneficiaries only need food πŸ₯¬πŸ₯© but actually toiletries 🧴🧼are equally important as well.

This year, the Project R.I.C.E+ committee, which consists of youth leaders πŸ‘§πŸ»πŸ‘¦πŸ» This year, according to the beneficiaries’ complex needs, the public sponsored a suitable hamper. The committee then converted it to a specific type.
Attention please πŸ‘€, because today’s #MustShareFriday brings you a...

PSA! πŸ”Š: National Day Rally 2019 πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡¬

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong will deliver the National Day Rally Speech on Sunday 18 August 2019. PM Lee will speak at the following times:

6:45pm to 7:30pm - Malay and Mandarin
8:15pm to 9:30pm - English

πŸ“Ί Catch the National Day Rally on local TV channels and radio stations, or live stream on the following online channels:

πŸ‘‰πŸΌ PMO YouTube (www.youtube.com/pmosingapore)
πŸ‘‰πŸΌ PM Lee’s FB Page (www.facebook.com/leehsienloong)
πŸ‘‰πŸΌ REACH FB Page (www.facebook.com/REACHSingapore)
πŸ‘‰πŸΌ www.toggle.sg and www.channelnewsasia.com

There will also be live updates πŸ“² on PM Lee’s FB and Twitter pages. Do join in the conversation πŸ—£ as well with the #ndrsg hashtag in your posts.

Sharity Day 2019 πŸ’—πŸ˜

The Sharity elephant is back! Sharity is now 35 years old, πŸŽ‚ having celebrated Sharity Day 2019 at Gardens By the Bay πŸŒ»πŸ’πŸŒΈ Minister for Education πŸ‘¨πŸ»β€πŸ« Mr Ong Ye Kung and students of all ages came together in the spirit of Caring Deeply and Sharing Freely. Here’s to many more years of Sharity!πŸ™ŒπŸΌ

This year, the Sharity programme is extended to pre-schoolers. ECDA is partnering Sharity Club in the Start Small 🧩 Dream Big πŸ’« movement to introduce activities that instil care and share values in preschoolers. πŸ‘ΆπŸ»πŸ‘ΆπŸ»
As announced by PM Lee at the National Day Rally 2019, here is a snapshot of preschool enhancements to give every child a good start in life:

1. πŸ’°More preschool subsidies for families from Jan 2020

2. 🏘 More quality and affordable government-supported preschool places over the next few years

3. πŸ‘ΆπŸ» KidSTART will benefit 5,000 more children over the next 3 years

πŸ‘‰πŸΌFor the full NDR speech, head to https://www.pmo.gov.sg
πŸ‘‰πŸΌ For more information, head to gov.sg/NDR2019
You’ve seen our earlier snapshot of preschool enchancements from PM Lee’s National Day Rally.

Now here’s how families can benefit from the subsidies:
πŸ‘‰πŸΌhttp://bit.ly/2Z1CZEd

Credits to CNA for the infographic and report
Many families πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§β€πŸ‘¦ were able to improve parent-child relationships πŸ‘¨πŸ»πŸ‘©πŸ»β€πŸ‘ΆπŸ» with KidSTART, where parents were taught and guided by early childhood specialists.

2 families share their experiences in this heartwarming video:
Today’s #MustShareFridays brings you a pROMising future πŸ›£, happy families πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§β€πŸ‘¦ and an inclusive Singapore! πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡¬

πŸ’ž Designing #MyFutureROM πŸ’
As pROMised, we are working on a more ROMantic ROM/M building – and the designs have been unveiled! Check out the Designing #MyFutureROM exhibition, happening from 23 Aug – 20 Sep at the ROM & ROMM Building at 7 Canning Rise!

πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§β€πŸ‘¦ My Family Weekend 🏠
Work is important, but so is #fambam! Yesterday, the My Family Weekend Employer Networking Seminar was held to give employers, especially SMEs, the opportunity to network and pick up tips on cultivating a pro-family workplace. More companies are implementing work flexibility practices, which is encouraging. #FamiliesForLife

πŸ™‹πŸ»β€β™€οΈ Play Your Part πŸ™‹πŸ»β€β™‚οΈ

My Family Weekend Picnic πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§β€πŸ‘¦
Bring your family down to this FREE πŸ†“ picnic organised by Families For Life where you’ll get to enjoy music performances, complimentary snacks, a movie under the stars… basically endless fun for the whole family.

πŸ‘‰πŸΌMore details here:
https://www.familiesforlife.sg/unite-at-an-event/Pages/My-Family-Weekend-2019.aspx

Job & Training Opportunities for PWDs πŸ“
The SG Enable Training and Career Fair will be held on 14 September, where more than 25 inclusive companies will offer job and training opportunities across various industries for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs).

Know of someone who would be keen?
Send the infographic to your contacts! πŸ“²

πŸ‘‰πŸΌRegister at:
https://www.sgefair2019.com/registration
Designing #MyFutureROM πŸ’žexhibition