How much do you know about children with intellectual disabilities in Singapore? | Heartware Network

Nov 23, 2021 | Jesline Yu

How much do you know about children with intellectual disabilities in Singapore?

In building a caring nation and inclusive society, Singapore has made ‘The Enabling Masterplan’ – a five-year roadmap that has recommendations to improve the quality of life of persons with disabilities, support caregivers, and build a caring and inclusive community. Other than that a group of youths from Ngee Ann Polytechnic and Republic Polytechnic has […]

Nov 01, 2021 | Isabelle Goh

Dementia Awareness: How We Can Help?

Imagine walking into your kitchen to make your morning coffee and then reaching out to get that teaspoon of sugar from the top right-hand cabinet. Wait, was it in the top left cabinet instead? Riddled with uncertainty, you open both, hoping to see the sugar jar staring right at you, but it is nowhere in […]

Oct 31, 2021 | Schermaine Choo

The Bright Side of COVID-19: 5 Positive Effects of The Pandemic

Covid-19 came and surprised us, impacting the world in ways more than one. Whilst it may have come with its downsides – the loss of careers, drop in economy and the impact on long-distance relationships, it has also come with great benefits. So here are five positive effects of the Covid-19 Pandemic. 1. Healthier Lifestyles […]

Oct 17, 2021 | Isabelle Goh

A Book Review: Komi Can’t Communicate

(Photo credit: Anime News Network) Title: Komi Can’t Communicate Author: Tomohito Oda Genre: Slice of life, Coming of age, Romantic comedy Rating: 4/5 comforting baos == Modern social awkwardness, especially in the daily lives of many pre-teenagers growing up is something a vast majority of us are all too familiar with. Everyone else’s perception on […]

Oct 15, 2021 | Neha Thantry

Channelling compassion inwards: Strategies to Overcome Self-Doubt

Do you find it hard to make important decisions in your life? Have you ever caught yourself excessively saying “sorry” even at the slightest slip-up or inconvenience? Or do you always find yourself shying away from the spotlight, hesitant to even take credit for your own hard work? If any of these scenarios sound all-too-familiar […]

Sep 23, 2021 | Isabelle Goh

DIY Gift Ideas: For Teachers’ Day and beyond

Scented Candles DIY scented candles have been all the rave with the millennials, and the idea of a handmade, one of a kind gift that is practical and aesthetically pleasing makes it seem almost too good to be true! Let’s not forget mention how simple it is to make within the confines of your home […]

Sep 01, 2021 | Yogaraj P

Heart and Heartware: Vitals in Valerie’s Army Journey

Since secondary school, Valerie Wee had always wanted to join the army. What was just an idea in Valerie’s head quickly became reality after her time volunteering with Heartware Network during the National Day Parade (NDP) in 2019. Valerie, part of the Youth Planning Committee (YPC) in 2019, said: “That was the year that pushed […]

Aug 31, 2021 | Low Huey Sze

Dove or Crow?

Graphic by Cheong Shu Yin. In Singapore, snow does not fall for the winter, and instead rain is prevalent and frequent. The trees do not wilt and dry as autumn approaches, but the constant heat dries trees throughout the year. When summer comes, the temperature is higher, but not too much of a difference compared […]

Aug 13, 2021 | Anthea Mak & Tang Jiaxi

10 Subtle Ways to Show Love

Before I start off, I’d like to say that as someone who comes from a family where we don’t openly show our love for one another (we don’t do the “I love you”s or the hugs), I’ve come to realise that these are some small ways that we do so – and perhaps these might […]

Aug 13, 2021 | Chye Shu Li

Getting Ready for University

Graphic by Chye Shu Li University may seem like a big next step ahead. Compared to junior college or polytechnic, the academic depth and workload of university courses is different. Independence is also significantly more important in university where choice of modules and activities are largely self-directed compared to the relatively more “fixed” path in […]

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