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Currently, the Home Caregiving Grant (HCG) supports care recipients with permanent moderate disability (defined as someone who always requires some assistance to perform at least 3 out of 6 ADLs) and often does not extend to mental health clients. To better understand the financial support needed by low to middle-income caregivers of Persons with Mental Health Issues (PMHIs), AIC and MOH are conducting a survey – *caregiver does not need live with the care recipient*. This will be conducted by an appointed survey vendor from January to March 2023. Speak up to influence policies that will better support mental health caregivers: https://www.mlresearch.com.sg/survey/pmhi_register. Refer to the eDM for more information. For assistance and clarification, reach out to the AIC representatives or the appointed survey vendor via the contact numbers listed in the attached eDM.

Join Ming Li, co-founder of exhale, for an introduction to the basics of mindfulness through body and breath-centred techniques. Come with an open mind and learn how you can live mindfully in the present. Register for the session at https://forms.office.com/r/3VE4hBM0MW Zoom details will be emailed to all participants by 13 February 2023, Monday Spaces are limited to 25 CAL caregivers only. For more information, visit https://www.cal.org.sg/post/mindfulness-breathing

Join psychiatrist A/Prof Lee Cheng as he shares an overview of depression, including the onsets and symptoms, and the available treatments. He will then be joined by caregiver Gabriel Chan and his daughter Kristyn Chan as they share their perspectives and lived experiences in an engaging panel discussion. Register for the session at https://forms.office.com/r/TrfwYXHwDA Zoom details will be emailed to all participants by 10 February 2023, Friday For more information, visit https://www.cal.org.sg/post/fireside-chat-depression-101

Calling potential Volunteer Trainers! ✨ If you've completed Caregivers-to-Caregivers (C2C) programme and wish to share what you learned with other caregivers, we want you! Sign up for our Train-The-Trainer (TTT) courses and learn how to run a C2C programme alongside a CAL staff. _"I initially intended to share my experiences to help other caregivers, and in return, I benefitted more by learning from them and also received enriching training from CAL."_ - Ng Soon Kuan, Caregiver and Volunteer Trainer in CAL's C2C Programme To find out more, get in touch with Volunteer Manager Cyan at cyankhoo@cal.org.sg

Currently, the Home Caregiving Grant (HCG) supports care recipients with permanent moderate disability (defined as someone who always requires some assistance to perform at least 3 out of 6 ADLs) and often does not extend to mental health clients. To better understand the financial support needed by low to middle-income caregivers of Persons with Mental Health Issues (PMHIs), AIC and MOH are conducting a survey. This will be conducted by an appointed survey vendor from January to March 2023. Register here to speak up on behalf of mental health caregivers: https://www.mlresearch.com.sg/survey/pmhi_register. Refer to the eDM for more information. For assistance and clarification, do reach out to the representatives from AIC or the appointed survey vendor via the contact numbers listed in the eDM attached.

Organised by Singapore’s largest choral group, Voices of Singapore, the Silver Voices Programme is an inclusive music programme for seniors over 50 both with and without dementia. Funded by The Majurity Trust, CAL’s caregivers were invited to express their love for singing along with their loved ones. After weeks of rehearsals since 13 October, 30 caregivers and their loved ones are excited to put up a public performance of their lifetime. Come and be mesmerised by their soulful singing in the spirit of the upcoming season of giving and sharing. No tickets or pre-registration required. Date: 11 December, Sunday Time: 6:30pm – 6:45pm Venue: Capitol Outdoor Plaza, outside Capitol Theatre 17 Stamford Road Singapore 178907 See you tomorrow!

Join psychiatrist Dr Ang Yong Guan as he shares an overview of schizophrenia, including the onsets and symptoms, and the available treatments. He will then be joined by caregiver Cityruth Cocoanna Christian and person in recovery Michelle Lai as they share their perspectives and lived experiences in an engaging panel discussion. Register for the session at https://forms.office.com/r/TrfwYXHwDA Zoom details will be emailed to all participants by 4 November 2022, Friday. For more information, visit https://www.cal.org.sg/post/fireside-chat-schizophrenia-101