"Uncle Agony" is a segment where residents can email us their concerns and troubles. We will answer all your queries and hope that the issue, can be resolved in a peaceful and amicable manner. Of course, the information we provide are mere suggestions from our team and do not represent any official institutions or anyone. In this way, we hope Queenstown residents can "breathe a little easier...
MyQueenstown Team spotted one family of 6, 4 of whom are school going children during one of our visit to the rental flats along Stirling Road. This family is facing financial difficulties and find it difficult to sustain their expenses on the children's education.
MyQueenstown's reply: There are many financial assistance schemes available to ensure that no single child is deprived of education because of their family background. Affected residents can consider apply these financial assistance schemes:
Gross income of families with 1 or 2 children cannot exceed $1500 while families with 3 or more children cannot exceed $1800 per month. Beneficiaries can expect waiver of school fees, free school attires and bursary (for junior colleges)
The total income of the family must not exceed $1800 or $480 per capita income and the beneficiary must be a Singaporean or Permanent Resident. Successful applicants of the Headstart Fund can receive $50 a month.
Available Bursaries range from Preschool to JC. SINDA will subsidise 75% of the monthly childcare fees for 1st to 4th child of the Indian family. There are various scholarships available in partnerships with other institutions. An example will be the Ng Lao Chik-SINDA Scholarship, which offers a value of $500 every year to secondary students whose family income per capita does not exceed $450.
CDAC offers Bursary to students who have good conduct in school and whose family income per capita does not exceed $300. The quantum of bursary differs from the education level of the child.
Study loan schemes are available for Singaporean Malays whose family income per capita does not exceed $450.
The Ngee Ann Kongsi gives out bursaries and scholarships annually to deserving Teochew students who qualify. Scholarships of up to $10K are given to students with excellent academic results, strong in co-curricular activities, and exhibit leadership qualities. Students with good academic results in need of financial assistance may apply for the bursaries.
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"Uncle Agony" is a segment where residents can email us their concerns and troubles. We will answer all your queries and hope that the issue, can be resolved in a peaceful and amicable manner. Of course, the information we provide are mere suggestions from our team and do not represent any official institutions or anyone. In this way, we hope Queenstown residents can "breathe a little easier...
Hi MyQueenstown, I've read several articles in the blog and found those elderly folks and low-income families in Queenstown in pitiful. I would like to volunteer my services to the community. Do you have any suggestions where I can go? -Esther Lim, 24.
MyQueenstown's reply: Volunteering can improve the quality of life of another person, and it is one of the reasons why My Queenstown is established to foster community volunteering among Queenstown. There are many avenues for volunteering and the list is never exhaustive. The list below indicates some of the ways you can volunteer in Queenstown:
My Queenstown is seeking volunteers and residents of Queenstown to speak to fellow residents to understand their needs better. Through this interview, we can get to know one another better and help liaise needy residents with the relevant self-help groups. Interested parties can email myqueenstown@gmail.com.
Volunteers above 17 years old and can commit for at least 6 months are needed mentoring, reading and various youth programmes.
Volunteers who are committed and passionate are welcomed. Training will be provided for interested individuals.
Volunteers who are committed and passionate are welcomed. Training will be provided for interested individuals.
The Movement for the Intellectually Disabled of Singapore is the largest non-governmental organisations catering to the education, welfare needs of the Intellectually Disabled. Volunteers meet up regularly.
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Hi MyQueenstown Team, I am a divorcee with an elderly mother and 2 school going sons, aged 16 and 13. As a single parent, I am currently working in a travel agency to support my family. My elderly mom fell down recently and had problems moving around. Initially, I intend to employ a maid to take care of my mom. Subsequently, I was put off with this idea because my mom is unable to communicate with the maid. I am looking for a day care centre. Please Help. -Mdm Cecilia Lim, Strathmore.
MyQueenstown replies: Your mom will be delighted to know that her daughter is willing to take care of her despite her temporary handicap. Gaining family support when the going gets tough is important.
Finding a daycare centre in Queenstown can be quite difficult. However, residents who face similar problem like Mdm Lim, may consider engaging Queenstown Multi-Service Centre, located at 150A, Mei Chin Road. It is a stone's throw from the MRT Station.
Queenstown Multi Service Centre offers a wide range of services ranging from rehabilitative treatment to daycare services. There are qualified nurses and physiotherapists within the centre to conduct basic health screening and monitoring, rehabilitative treatment and daycare for frail elderly. These day care services are provided for elderly whose members are out for work during the day. While rehabilitative treatments look after the physical health, social interactions and recreational activities cater for the psychological needs of the elderly.
You can call 64736511 or email enquiry@qmsc.org.sg for more information.
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During one of the visits to residents at Stirling View for Love@MyQueenstown, an Indian family was perturbed by the cluttering of rubbish and flower pots outside her flat. Despite constant reminders and complaints to the HDB Branch (Queenstown), her neighbour remained unfazed. She's afraid that these flower pots will become fire hazard.
MyQueenstown's Reply: Residents and Friends of Queenstown must remember that it takes a collective effort from everyone to make our living environment better. One such selfish resident may cause unnecessary worries for their neighbours. We live together under one roof =)
Residents can call toll-free 24 hour hotline 1800 280 0000 to report fire hazards to the Singapore Civil Defence Force. Personnel from SCDF will inspect the location and issues penalties for these residents!
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Ms Tan, a Childcare teacher who lives in Tanglin Halt exclaimed, "I've waited 40 minutes for Bus Service 61!"
Stephanie Loh, a Strathmore resident commented, "Bus Service 32 Take Years to Arrive!"
MyQueenstown's Reply: For residents and friends of Queenstown who took public buses to work places or school, it is inevitable that at times, the waiting time for some buses, particularly the SMRT bus services, can be atrociously long.
In May 2007, Singtel and SBS Transit launched Iris NextBus service to notify commuters on the arrival time of the next bus. Commuters can SMS:
(Bus Stop Number) space (Service Number) to 74744
A return message will inform the commuter when the next bus as well as the subsequent bus will arrive. Residents will walk to the front of the bus stop to look at the bus stop number.
While SMRT did not launch such service yet, residents may consider the above option while taking SBS Transit bus services.
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In an interview with one of the residents for our Love @ MyQueenstown programme, a forty-five year old married woman living in Blk 165, Stirling Road revealed that her husband has been touchy since he has visited Casino. She understood that her husband will visit the Casino once every week and believed that he had lost money there. Her husband would get drunk and return home in the wee hours and hit her 11-year old son. She is worried for her son.
MyQueenstown's reply: Domestic violence can be defined as a pattern of abusive behaviours by one party in the forms of physical aggression, threats, emotional or sexual abuse. Physical abuse is common in a malfunction family unit.
Family is viewed as a haven from the world, supplying absolute fulfillment to each individual by encourage love and trust among individuals to escape the competition of dehumanizing force in society. However, the declining family structure has been shaped by high rates of divorces today. Upholding a family financially and emotionally hasn't been easy today.
Therefore, residents in Queenstown facing family issues ought to seek assistance to resolve any difficulties and issues together. An institution that they can visit is the Family Service Centre, located at Level 5, Blk 88 in Tanglin Halt Road. The centre aims to serve, strengthen and support families so that they are stable and strong. At the centre, family counselling, family life education and community support is offered. Do contact them at 6476 1481 or email them at qt.fsc@carecorner.org.sg if you require assistance.
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During one of our interviews for "Love @ MyQueenstown," We saw an 66 year old elderly lady living alone in Stirling View. Her husband has passed away several years ago and her 2 children have moved out after their marriages. They visit her once every 2 to 3 months. While she has sufficient "pocket money" for her marketing and daily expenses, she does not go to RCs or CCs activities because they are too "exclusive" for her. She stays home and often feel lonely. She commented in Mandarin, "Life is too boring and I'm counting my days."
Location of Lion Befrienders
MyQueenstown's reply:
Being old is not a crime. In a vibrant society, space has always been a premium. As we work towards achieving global city status, there are groups of people such as the elderly are being marginalised because they feel that they are being "relegated to inferior positions in a society that values "productive contribution."
The state's position on the care of older persons is very explicit where "it is better for families to look after the aged rather than putting them into old folks' home..." The changing values of the young meant that elderly who are unable to afford professional care have to depend of their family and community.
In Queenstown, elderly who needs support and friends can consider visit Lions Befrienders Service Association, who conduct Befriending and Outreach Programme. These programmes provide care and support to seniors residing at Blk 150, Mei Ling Street #01-53 Contact: 6471 7503. This organisation aims to aid in the social, psycho-emotional and physical well-being of lonely seniors through community participation.
You can SMS 91769891 to MyQueenstown too!
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Do Email MyQueenstown Team at myqueenstown@gmail.com if you need solutions to your problems. If you have a pressing matter, do SMS 91769891.
"Uncle Agony" is a new segment where residents can email us their concerns and troubles. We will answer all your queries and hope that the issue, can be resolved in a peaceful and amicable manner. Of course, the information we provide are mere suggestions from our team and do not represent any official institutions or anyone. In this way, we hope Queenstown residents can "breathe a little easier...
Hi MyQueenstown, I am a new citizen who lives in Stirling View. My children is studying at Global Indian School. We have lived in Queenstown for about 2 years and recently I chanced upon your blog. Therefore, I would like to take the opportunity to enquire how my family can integrate with the community better. -Mr Rajkumar who lives in Blk 170 Stirling View
Community Integration is Important to a Better Queenstown!
MyQueenstown's reply: It's great to hear from residents and friends of Queenstown they would like to participate actively in their community! MyQueenstown believes that a community can only prosper and liven up if all of us know our roots, understand our culture, respect one another and take part in activities which help us to do so!
Events and activities organised by My Queenstown will be listed in Upcoming Events.
Through these activities, your family will get to know Queenstown and our people better through mutual interaction and understanding. Thereafter, you will be further assimilate and integrate into our culture and way of life =)
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Do Email MyQueenstown Team at myqueenstown@gmail.com if you need solutions to your problems. If you have a pressing matter, do SMS 91769891.
"Uncle Agony" is a new segment where residents can email us their concerns and troubles. We will answer all your queries and hope that the issue, can be resolved in a peaceful and amicable manner. Of course, the information we provide are mere suggestions from our team and do not represent any official institutions or anyone. In this way, we hope Queenstown residents can "breathe a little easier...
Hi MyQueenstown, I stay in Blk 23A, Queens' Close. I have an inconsiderate neighbour living in XXX floor who uses a metallic pole and hit repeatedly onto the floor late in the night. I know who's the culprit and we have called the police and HDB numerous times but they could not warn him/her because they do not have concrete evidences. The sonorous sound is unbearable and my family cannot sleep in peace at night. Please help us!
MyQueenstown replies: Our Team understands the pain of enduring those irritating sounds which affect your lifestyle greatly. On one hand, punishment meted out by the police can serve as a deterrence against offenders. On the other hand, good neighbourly relationships are crucial to weed out these continuous issues.
There are many reasons why this "inconsiderate neighbour" makes so much noise at night. Firstly, he or she may be night owl who returns home late. Secondly, this fellow may live alone and wants to "attract attention." Thirdly, this neighbour may be simply insensitive. And of course, lastly, he is ill. The latter aside, the first three problems can be solved by having good neighbourly relationships.
Unlike kampung communities, many of the HDB dwellers today are not inclined or "can be bothered" to understand our neighbours well. Besides simply salutation, we hardly know or express concern for those who live near us. By knowing them well, it is much easier for us to tell them frankly (and much easier for these noisy mongers to listen) about the noise they make at night. If such "sonorous noises" are unbearable and affect your family greatly, it is time for you to discuss with your "noisy neighbour" and solve this problem amicably. That's certainly the most appropriate solution.
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