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Unifying Communities – Strengthening Hope Conference 2019

When:

Wed Sep 25 2019, 1:00pm–5:15pm
Thu Sep 26 2019, 8:00am–5:00pm

Where: NTUC Auditorium , Level 7, 1 Marina Boulevard, Marina Bay, Singapore

Restrictions: All ages

Ticket Information:

  • General Admission: $120.00
  • Additional fees may apply

Website:

Listed by: eventswbr

According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), an estimated 800,000 lives are lost to suicide annually. With every suicide death, more than 20 others have attempted to take their own lives.

In 2017, 361 lives were lost to suicide and the number of elderly suicides had risen to 129, the highest recorded in Singapore. In fact, suicide is the leading cause of external deaths in Singapore and it is the leading cause of death for those aged 10–29. Although suicide is a serious public health concern that cuts across the lifespan and different cultures, it remains a sensitive and taboo topic in Singapore. Hence, the current situation demands more open conversations and more actions toward suicide prevention work.

The changes in the social landscape brings about many challenges. Recent news coverage about social media and its relation with suicide deaths and attempts of teenagers, and the series of suicide deaths and attempts from stress at the workplace, brings forth the need to be aware of current efforts and understand how we can meet gaps that potentially exists in our community.

In conjunction with Samaritans of Singapore (SOS) 50th anniversary conference, titled Unifying Communities; Strengthening Hope brings together experts in different fields of work to share their knowledge and experience with professionals from the social service sector. This year, we have included opportunities to discuss matters related to the elderly, digital media, workplace mental health, and challenges faced by minority groups in Singapore.

As part of SOS' golden jubilee celebrations, we are extending a limited offer for first 50 successful registrants: Simply use the promo code "SOS50" during registration to be eligible for S$50.00 off the original ticket price (U.P. S$120.00)!

Social service professionals may apply for VCF Grant for this conference, subject to approval from NCSS. For enquiries on VCF funding, contact NCSS at 6210 2500.

Interested to be a part of this conference? Register Now! Ticket sales will start at 1000hrs (GMT+8) on 10 June 2019.

Have any questions? Contact us at events@sos.org.sg.