What an Incredible Day at Purple Parade 2025! 💜
On 25th October 2025, Singapore came together for a truly inspiring celebration of unity and inclusion at Purple Parade 2025.
Speech by Ms Denise Phua at CAREforward Launch on 1 December 2024, Sunday, 1:20pm, at Punggol Regional Library, Level 1 Atrium
Good afternoon caregivers and supporters, fellow Board Advisors and Members, and our invited guests,
We are gathered here today at the launch of The Healing Journal: A Caregiver’s Path to Self-Care and our CAREforward event, to celebrate the caregivers in our community.
The concept of CAREforward is a call to action for all of us to care-it-forward, empower and uplift one another.
Seeing all the amazing caregivers here today, you are living reminders that a caregiver also has the capacity to grow, to mentor, to contribute their strengths and experiences to the community, just as you have.
Yet many caregivers find themselves lost in the overwhelming flurry of caregiving duties and decisions, hurt and isolated by unkind expectations and judgment, and in despair when their efforts are unable to show fruit.
How can we rally to reach them where they are, and support them in their healing journey?
One way is to make caregiving resources more widely available. The Healing Journal, thoughtfully crafted by caregivers, provides practical tools and reflective exercises to help caregivers:
- navigate their challenges,
- embrace and care for their feelings, and
- provide a safe space to share their dreams, goals and plans for themselves.
The inspiration behind The Healing Journal came from the caregivers who formed support groups that offer emotional support, shared experiences, and caregiving resources. All these are woven into this journal to help caregivers create their own personalised self-care toolkits and bring forth opportunities to heal.
No matter where you are on your journey, The Healing Journal is designed to help you understand your own needs better, find new ways to care for yourself, and access resources that can make a real difference in your life.
Every caregiver can touch the lives of many more. With your support, be it through contributing your support or volunteering, you can help caregivers be well and empowered.
Thank you for being here today, for your belief in the power of caregivers and the community. Please enjoy the CAREforward event and visit the CaringSG booth to learn how you can make a difference!
Other Updates
Celebrate a BIG Sports and Wellness Bang with CaringSG!
On 31st August 2025, a total of 56 CaringSG members — caregivers and their loved ones with physical, intellectual, and neurological impairments — came together at NTUC Club’s multipurpose hall, Singpost Centre to celebrate the last day of August with a BIG Sports and Wellness Bang!
CaringSG Webinar Summary: Empowering Families Through Sexuality Education
Teaching children about sexuality and healthy relationships is never an easy task, and for parents of children with intellectual disabilities and autism spectrum disorder (ASD), the challenges can feel even more overwhelming. To support caregivers on this journey, CaringSG recently hosted a webinar featuring expert insights and heartfelt sharing from both a professional and a parent, offering practical guidance, reassurance, and hope.
Celebrating SG60 with Caregivers at Bird Paradise
On 11 August 2025, 62 participants — including caregivers, persons with disabilities (PwDs), and their family members and loved ones, volunteers and CaringSG team — came together for a memorable SG60 celebration at Bird Paradise, Mandai.
Celebrating SG60: National Day Istana Open House
On 3 August 2025, CaringSG proudly joined the nation in commemorating Singapore’s 60th birthday at the National Day Istana Open House (NDIOH).
Celebrating Volunteer Appreciation Day 2025: Honouring Five Years of Heart-Led Action
On 12 July 2025, CaringSG celebrated Volunteer Appreciation Day with heartfelt gratitude and joy. Marking five years of empowering caregivers, the event honoured the volunteers who have been the heart of our mission. From touching performances and meaningful awards to laughter, cake, and connection — it was a celebration of care in its truest form.
