Support @ North East
Financial & Social Assistance
Assistance Name |
Description |
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Dedicated North East Ambulance Service |
The Dedicated North East Ambulance Service provides subsidised ambulance
services to low-income residents with chronic health problems and are immobile.
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North East Cancer Warrior Support Scheme |
The North East Cancer Warrior Support Scheme aims to provide assurance,
financial assistance and support to women diagnosed with breast cancer.
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North East Growth Fund |
The North East Growth Fund alleviates the costs of milk and diapers for
children from low-income families.
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STARS @ North East |
The School Transport Assistance and Relief Scheme Subsidy subsidises transport
costs for Primary, Secondary School and Tertiary Institution students.
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We Care @ North East |
The WeCare @ North East Fund helps needy families who require interim
financial support, but do not meet the national gross household income
criteria. The scheme provides assistance in the form of once-off or up
to three months of cash assistance.
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Employment Assistance
Assistance Name |
Description |
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Job Placement Centres |
Four Job Placement Centres are set up in collaboration with the Grassroots
Organisations to provide employment assistance for residents in the North
East District. Coaches are on hand to provide job matching and career coaching.
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SkillsFuture Advice Workshops |
As part of the SkillsFuture initiative, various workshops are conducted
throughout the year to raise awareness on the need for career and skills
planning.
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