sun-dac annual report fy11/12
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Annual Report of SUN-DAC for the financial year 2011/2012.TRANSCRIPT
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Annual Report
2011/2012
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CONTENTS
Our Vision & Our Mission 3
Chairman’s Message 4
FY 11/ 12 Board 5
Our Staff 6
Donor Honour Roll 7
Choa Chu Kang Journal 8
CIP by Bukit View Sec School 11
Sales at Causeway Point 12
Bedok South Scrapbook 2012 13
Excursion to Singapore Flyer 17
Pasir Ris Park Excursion 18
Case Manager’s Report 19
Therapist’s Report 20
Caregiver’s Testimonial 21
Sunshine Thrift Shop 22
Volunteer’s Reflections 23
Editorial Team 24
Financial Statement 25
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Admission Criteria :-
Candidates must be intellectually disabled between ages of 16 years to 55 years.
They must not be mentally ill, aggressive and / or require nursing care.
They must not suffer from contagious serious illnesses.
Referrals :-
Applicants interested to apply to our day activity centres are recommended to apply through
Centre for Enabled Living (CEL). Walk in applicants are not encouraged.
Admission Process :-
Intake assessments and interview at our centre will be scheduled upon the first point of
contact with the applicant and their family members. This will be followed by a home visit
and 2 weeks trial at our centre. Successful candidates will then have to undergo a medical
check up and furnish documented family income for the fee computations. Our fee charges
are subjected to Means Testing, which is a standardised government assessment of total
family income. However families who are facing long term financial difficulties and in need
of subsidies are advised to furnish our centre with relevant documents.
Our Vision
To be a premier day activity centre for people with disabilities.
Our Mission
To provide day care and constructive developmental activities for
people with disabilities and improve the quality of life for our
clients and their caregivers.
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SUN-DAC was started in 1990 by the legacy firm of Coopers & Lybrand as part of its centenary celebrations in
Singapore. It was the first Day Activity Centre (DAC) to occupy a HDB void deck. I became Chairman of SUN-DAC in
1997. In those days, we had one centre at Block 41 Chai Chee Street, which had a maximum capacity of 35 clients.
We served clients in the east area of Singapore. In 1999, we opened a second DAC at Block 213 Choa Chu Kang
Central, which allowed us to serve clients in the west of Singapore. Chai Chee DAC was closed in 2006 because the
block underwent upgrading and we moved to Blocks 39 and 40 Bedok South Road in 2008. Today, our two DACs
serve approximately 100 clients in total.
Why did I serve on the Board of SUN-DAC? Looking back, it all started with my firm’s partners encouraging me to do
community work and give back to society through helping the less fortunate. It was not a calling then, but I felt
obliged to do my duty as an employee of the firm and serve on a charity supported by the firm.
Over the years, as I got more exposed to the clients and, to a limited extent, caregivers, I began to appreciate more
deeply the importance of the service SUN-DAC provides. The few hours the clients spent each day at SUN-DAC
meant a lot to them. For the clients, it was an opportunity to get out of their home to experience a welcome change
of environment, meet and interact with other people in the community, and learn daily living skills. For the
caregivers, it meant a few precious hours where they could get some rest, go to work and run personal errands.
Overseeing SUN-DAC has its challenges as would be expected. Issues and challenges have arisen, and will continue to
arise, on client, caregiver and staff matters. Occasionally, there would be incidents which required handling with
understanding, patience, empathy and a human touch. At the staff level, finding the right people and retaining them
are perennial challenges. It is not a job many would eagerly seek unless one had a sincere and compassionate heart
for the disabled and financial compensation was not one’s highest priority. Board members deserve special praise
too as governance in a charitable organisation has its special challenges and being a Board member of a voluntary
welfare organisation does not always bring recognition and fame.
I have therefore been very fortunate that over the last 15 years, I had very dedicated Board members and staff
members who have served with distinction, without whom my job would have been all but impossible. I would like
to sincerely thank all current and past Board members who have given so many years of their lives in the service of
SUN-DAC. I would also like to thank all current and past Executive Directors/Directors and staff members. You have
quietly worked so hard and diligently away from the limelight to ensure our clients stay safe, are well taken care of
and their caregivers retain their confidence in SUN-DAC to look after their charges.
Special thanks must also go to the scores of unseen volunteers who have lent their hand at SUN-DAC over the years,
some giving their time and others donating cash and goods as well. I would also like to thank the many corporations,
foundations and other non-profit organisations for the strong support they have given SUN-DAC. I would like to
highlight the partners and staff of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, Singapore (PwC), who have over the years
supported me as Chairman of SUN-DAC and allowed many of the other partners and staff to serve on the Board. In
addition, PwC has supported SUN-DAC in donation drives and other Corporate Social Responsibility projects year
after year.
Last but not least, I must express my sincere gratitude to the Ministry of Community, Youth and Sports (MCYS) and
the National Council of Social Service (NCSS) for their very strong financial, resource and moral support.
To all stakeholders and supporters, please give the new Chairman and his team your very strong support. It has been
a rewarding and life changing experience for me at the helm and it is my sincere wish and prayer that you will help
the new Chairman and his team find the same going forward.
God bless and every success in the years ahead.
Gerard Tan
Chairman
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~ Our FY11/12 BOARD ~
Mr Gerard Tan
Chairman
Ms Linda Low
Member
Mr Basil Ho
Honorary Secretary Mr Stanley Lim
Honorary Treasurer
Ms Sheela Parakkal
Member
Mr Peter Allen
Co-opted
Ms Cheng Sai Fong
Member
Mr Maurice Loh
Vice-Chairman
Mr Andrew Sansom
Member
Mr Reymond Fernandez
Member
Mr Lional Tseng
Member
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Ms Cristina
Javonillo
Mr Raymond
Ng See Wai
Mr Md. Jeffrey
Abdul Mugni
Ms Nazimah
Begum
Ms Revathi
Gnaneswaren
Mdm Hong Ah
Leng
Ms Nancy Ho
Chwee Hwa
Ms Zhang Ai
Ling
Ms Caroline To
Mui Ling
Mr Rajantra
Mathavar Mr Mahalingam
Gnanaprakash
Ms Hanzar Majid
Mr Vareingam
Vashum
From Left (Front row) :
Ms Diane Tay Xinyi,
Ms Shirley Yap Yoon Lian,
Mr Ravi Philemon &
Mr Chew Teck Guan
From Left (Back row) :
Ms Jepamoney Devaraj,
Ms Seah Hiang Lee,
Mr Patrick Tan Ban Song,
Mdm Leong Suey Oi,
Ms Zaleha bte Bakar,
Ms Pearlina Tan Poh Choo,
Ms Ranjini Gansean,
Ms Sakinah bte Ramdan &
Mdm Seah Soon Huay.
Not in picture :
Mr Muhd Faqih Ahmad Ralip
Our Staff
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Donor Honour Roll
The Singapore
Dakshina
Bharatha
Brahmana Sabha
donated $7 000
to SUN-DAC’s
Client’s Welfare
Fund in August
2011
The San Wang Wu Ti
Religious Society
donated $38 500 to
SUN-DAC in Dec 2011
designated towards the
purchase of a centre van
for our Bedok South
branch. We should have
delivery of the new
vehicle in Sept 2012
Inner Wheel Club of
Singapore West
donated $6 200
towards the
refurbishment of the
built in kitchen cabinet
in our Choa Chu Kang
centre
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Choa Chu Kang Journal
On 28 October 2011, Acting
Minister for Community
Development Youth and
Sports, Mr Chan Chun Sing
visited our centre in Choa
Chu Kang. He connected with
many of our clients, making
handicrafts and chatting with
our clients. He also spoke
with the staff at our centre.
We presented a token of
appreciation to Mr Chan at
the end of his visit.
Caregiver Staff Meeting
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We participated in Centre for Enabled Living’s
(CEL) “Live Enabled” showcase.
Choa Chu Kang Journal
Client Safety is one of our paramount concerns.
Fire drill at Choa Chu Kang.
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Choa Chu Kang Journal
Our clients doing their bid for the community – Cleaning the
Senior Citizens’ Corner in the Choa Chu Kang
neighbourhood.
Christmas celebrations with all the frills
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On 28 February 2012, a bright and sunny
Wednesday afternoon, about 40 students
from Bukit View Secondary School
thronged SUN-DAC Choa Chu Kang. With
their energy, enthusiasm and zeal, they
brought joy, fun and laughter to our
clients through the following activities
which they organised for them:
CIP BY BUKIT VIEW SECONDARY
SCHOOL
By Patrick Tan
(Senior Training Officer)
· Arts & Craft
· Origami (aeroplanes and ships)
· Zig Saw Puzzles
· Ice Breakers (Musical ball)
· Sing-along
The teachers and staff who came along
were hands-on in working with their
students at the seven different groups as
they went around guiding, demonstrating
and motivating and encouraging them.
Our clients had a ball of a time that day;
they enjoyed not only the activities
organised, but also the company and
attention of the students, teachers and
staff. There was much laughter, cheers
and clapping throughout the two hours,
and everyone wore a smile on his face . . .
the sweet memory lingers on . . .
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I had a wonderful opportunity to display and sell our client’s
handicraft at Causeway Point. Amongst the items that SUN-DAC
sold were photo frames, flower pots, bracelets, cards, five
stones and many more. These items were made with a lot of
effort and hard work from our clients. The members of the
public were generous and very supportive in purchasing our
items. When the sales initially started, I was actually very
nervous and afraid. However the encouragement from our
Training Manager helped me to enjoy the sales. The event has
provided me with a very good experience and exposure. I thank
SUN-DAC and Community Chest for this rather educational and
illuminating opportunity.
SALES AT CAUSEWAY POINT
By Ranjini d/o Gansean (Training Officer)
Displaying the handicraft
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“Salutations to All,
We hope that the year has
been kind and that you
are well.
Please do enjoy the
pictorial highlights of
memorable events in our
calendar.
Your continued support is
greatly appreciated…”
“ Bedok South SCRAPBOOK 2012”
Jan 2012 : The Singapore Flyer experience
UP, UP and AROUND
Jan 2012 : Trip to Pasir Ris Park. SUN, WATER & TREES
anyone?
Our curious
readers
Md. Jeffrey A.M.
Centre Manager
Aug 2012
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Feb 2012 : Chinese New Year
Celebrations @ Bedok South
Feb 2012 : UWCSEA—East Campus Lunch &
Interaction activity invitation
“ Bedok South SCRAPBOOK 2012”
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“ Bedok South SCRAPBOOK 2012”
Mar 2012 : Ping Yi Secondary School student
attachment.
May 2012 : Dunman High School Student
Attachment
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Aug 2012 : National Day
Celebrations
“ Bedok South SCRAPBOOK 2012”
Jun 2012 : Caregiver Staff
Meeting
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Our outing at Singapore Flyer on the
6th Jan 2012 from 9.30am to 2.00pm was a
successful and memorable one for the
clients, staff and volunteers. Ms Viola and
her team from Faith Community Baptist
Church organised this excursion for our
fifteen clients and two training officers.
The volunteers accompanied us in the bus
and assisted us with the clients. Upon
reaching the Singapore Flyer, we checked in
to the main wheel or capsule. It was smooth
transfer with the help of the Flyer’s staff and
volunteers. It took about 5 minutes for us to
fill up into the capsule space of 25 people.
Once safely inside we were treated to the
spectacular view of the Singapore cityscape.
The ride of the observation wheel was about
40 minutes. Some of us sat on the central
bench while others moved around to view
Marina Bay from the large glass panels. It
was a perfect backdrop for photo taking
sessions with the clients and
volunteers inside the capsule.
The moment was breathtaking and exciting at
the same time. The premise also offered
many colourful activities and a wide range of
retail, eatery and spa facilities there. We had
delicious nasi lemak for lunch. After which, we
decided to take a relaxing stroll in its
comfortable air-conditioned environment. We
had another group photo session and more
interaction as we move through the winding
access path before we returned to our centre.
Our clients and staff are appreciative of FCBC
volunteer’s kind hearts and generosity for
organizing such a memorable and exciting
outing to the most iconic Singapore Flyer.
Excursion to Singapore Flyer
by V. Vashum
(Asst Snr Training Officer)
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Ten clients and two training officers
from SUN-DAC Bedok South together with six students from the ITE Yishun went to Pasir Ris Park on the 9th of January 2012. We set out on a cloudy Monday morning at 10.00am and returned by 2.30pm via transport provided. The activities involved a long walk as we made our way through various stops at Mangrove Broadwalk, Native Trail, Maze Garden and the Tree Top to take photographs. The clients spent four hours exploring and enjoying the quiet and beautiful
sights, had a good lunch and finally played ball games at the park. The day was filled with fun and laughter despite the gloomy sky. This was the clients’ first organized outing by volunteers. They were well taken care of with good interactions and easy access to the amenities. The excursion was a good opportunity for the volunteers to get involved and they interacted well with our clients during the event. The trainers and clients were thankful to be invited by these volunteers and we hope there would be more trips or activities in the near future.
PASIR RIS PARK EXCURSION
by Hanzar Bte Majid (Training Officer)
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CHOA CHU KANG CENTRE BEDOK SOUTH CENTRE
There were 51 clients as at 31 March 2012. The
breakdown is as follows:
Male _34_ Chinese _40_
Female _17_ Malay 4_
Indian _4_
Others _3_
New Admissions _11_
No. of discharges _6_
No. of clients on wheelchair: _4_
There were 49 clients as at 31 March 2012. The
breakdown is as follows:
Male _25_ Chinese _39_
Female _24_ Malay _7_
Indian _2_
Others _1_
New Admissions _9_
No. of discharges _4_
No. of clients on wheelchair: _4_
Generally the persons with intellectual disability admitted to our centres should not be prone to
aggressive behaviours, and have no mental or infectious diseases. They should also not require extensive
nursing care.
Our centres in Choa Chu Kang and Bedok South operate from Mondays to Fridays, 8.30 am to 5pm. We
charge a monthly fee of $988 per client. This centre fee is adjusted according to means-test guideline from
the Ministry of Community Development Youth and Sports, and the National Council of Social Service.
Transportation service to and from our centres is provided through an external vendor. The monthly
transport fee is $120 per client and is not funded.
We partner with caregivers to provide the best service possible to our clients. We reach out to them
through festive events held annually e.g. Chinese New Year and Christmas celebrations. We arrange for
half-yearly caregiver-staff meetings to inform caregivers on the progress made by the clients at the centre,
and also gather new information on client's behaviour at home. During these sessions, we discuss future
realistic goals of each client with their caregivers. Periodically we make home visits and organise
excursions to places of interest such as the Singapore Zoo. This is with the purpose of ensuring that our
clients benefit the most from the services we offer. Our clients’ well being both at our centres and at
home is our paramount concern.
SUN-DAC is a day activity centre which serves persons with intellectual
disability from the ages of 16 to 60. Most persons with intellectual
disability enrol with SUN-DAC when they are not able to be in open or
sheltered employment, after they graduate from special schools. Most
referrals to our programmes are from Centre for Enabled Living
(CEL).The following table shows the profile of clients we served from 1
April 2011 to 31 March 2012 :-
by Diane Tay Xinyi
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Activity Clients participate
in training
Clients get
progress in at
least one activity
Clients gain partial
independence in at
least one activity
Clients gain full
independence in at
least one activity
ADL 53 53 50 34
CLS 53 52 47 33
BEDOK SOUTH
Activity Clients participate
in training
Clients get
progress in at
least one activity
Clients gain partial
independence in at
least one activity
Clients gain full
independence in at
least one activity
ADL 51 51 49 28
CLS 51 51 44 26
By M.Gnanaprakash (Occupational Therapist)
Through consistent training and reinforcement ,
adaptation and modification of an activity, as well
as enhancing the training officer’s skills and
knowledge through courses and in house training,
SUN-DAC achieved the following outcome of the
clients in the FY 2011-2012 .
TRAINING OUTCOME OF FY 2011-2012
CHOA CHU KANG
EQUIPMENT:-
This year SUN-DAC bought equipment for $3 000 to improve the cognitive perceptual and motor skills
of the clients.
This year, SUN-DAC received treadmill and few other gym equipment as donation. SUN-DAC is actively
using these equipment to maintain the physical fitness of our clients, at the same time changes were
made in our time table to give more emphasis to the physical fitness needs of our clients.
This is ensured by 30 minutes warm up exercise, each morning before tea break.
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“My child has become more adaptable to the changing environment around
him. He used to be very resistant to changes even minor ones. But now I find
him more sociable and less temperamental. SUN-DAC varied activity
programme has worked very well for him. During the weekends, he will
remind me that on Monday he wants to go to school (centre).”
- Mdm Aminah
“The trainers at SUN-DAC are
kind, patient & committed.
The centre has training
programmes to suit different
individual and because of this
my sister was given an
opportunity to participate in a
work activity and it made her
feel useful. We feel she is in
good hands, her time at SUN-
DAC is fully occupied and
meaningful. She looks forward
to her time there every day.”
- Ms Lam
“My child has been with SUN-DAC for 12 years. Having her at the centre has
provided me with valuable time to manage my family matters. I am also
impressed with the current bus transport service for their kind understanding
and gentle care towards our disabled people.”
- Mdm Serene Tan
“SUN-DAC provides a safe &
reliable environment for my
daughter. My family feels
relieved to have SUN-DAC
because we know she is under
good care from loving &
responsible trainers. We are also
grateful for the haircut service
from the volunteers. It saves our
time & money from taking her to
the salon. Most of all she is also
happy going to the centre.”
- Mrs Leong
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The Sunshine Thrift Shop is an integral part
of training our more able clients in daily
living skills like counting, sorting, folding,
packing, etc.
This is our second year of running the Thrift
Shop. The sales is much better as compared
to the first year. The residents staying close
by to our centre are now more aware of our
Thrift Shop. We see new faces coming to our
shop daily. We have been receiving lots of
donated items like clothing, bags and shoes
from Simei Care Centre.
We also have regular volunteers to come and
help out at the shop. Jessica and Yvonne live
close to our block. They will drop by our centre
in their free time to help sort the items that we
have. They have been volunteering for close to
three years. They are a great help.
So, if you have good and clean items that you
no longer want, do consider donating to our
Thrift Shop.
SUNSHINE THRIFT SHOP
By Muhd. Faqih Ahmad Ralip
(Training & Special Project Manager )
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Volunteers from ITE – Leonard & Jin Wei
Leonard and Jin Wei are students from ITE West who have been volunteering their services with
SUN-DAC since February this year together about 6 college mates. Contributing about 3 hours of
their Friday each week, they would help to arrange and clean items in the our Thrift Shop, clean
the clients’ hall and assist the trainers in facilitating activities for the clients. Leonard and Wei Jin
shared that they enjoy interacting with the clients and found their time volunteering at the Centre
meaningful and fulfilling especially when the clients respond to them positively.
Jessica – Volunteer from the neighbourhood
Jessica has been volunteering at SUN-DAC for
the last 2 years. She usually comes in about 3
to 4 times a week in the morning to tidy and sort
the donated items at the Thrift Shop. Jessica
also assists the trainers to facilitate activities for
the clients and helps to feed them during meal
times.
“I am happy to contribute my time at SUN-DAC
to do my part at the Thrift Shop as I was told
that the money raised is for the Clients Welfare
Fund. Volunteering also gives me a sense of
satisfaction, especially when I see the smile on
the client’s face as a result of something I have
done. With the extra free time, I am more than
happy to help since my children are grown up
and working. Volunteering is a way for me to
contribute back to society and since I live
nearby, I thought, why not?”
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EDITORIAL TEAM
are
Advisor :
Mr Ravi Philemon
Editor :
Mr Md. Jeffrey A. Mugni
Asst. Editors :
Mr Md. Faqih Ahmad Ralip
Mr M. Gnanaprakash
Ms Diane Tay
Editorial Coordinators :
Mr Patrick Tan
Ms Ranjini Gansean
Mr Raymond Ng
Mr Vashum Vareingam
AR Cover design concept by :
Ms Sharon Ng
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