Growing up with a special needs sibling
September 16, 2021
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Having a sibling with special needs is a reality some children are born into and the parents’ attention is often occupied by the children with
Rachel Teng
A fresh graduate with a Bachelor of Environmental Studies, Rachel has a keen interest in climate change and the environment. She is also passionate about wildlife conservation and environmental sustainability and hopes to contribute to environmental conservation and advocacy through her writing. At the same time, Rachel is intrigued with social issues and hopes to use her work as a voice for the marginalised.
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These Radical Career Switchers Embody Values of Lifelong Learning
September 9, 2021
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Pandemic layoffs and economic downsizing have made mid-career switches the in-thing these days. For some, it can be one of the most life-changing decisions they
In Conversation With: Sim Chun Hui, Charity Worker Who Beat The Odds
September 7, 2021
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Through our weekly series In Conversation With, TheHomeGround Asia amplifies and celebrates the ideas, achievements and experiences of extraordinary individuals who are creating ripples in
In Conversation With: Chithra Rogers, Horse Therapy Facilitator
September 3, 2021
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She had always wanted to be a racehorse jockey and even had big plans to train in Brisbane, Australia. “My mum was concerned about the
Is Breeding Giant Pandas in Captivity Enough to Save Their Species?
September 1, 2021
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After seven long years of waiting with anticipation, Wildlife Reserves Singapore’s (WRS) giant panda Jia Jia finally gave birth to her first cub on the
Green groups and citizens share their thoughts on the Dover forest verdict
August 28, 2021
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Following the public outcry in January 2021 over Dover forest being cleared for housing development, revised plans were announced last month that the western half
Louis Ng calls for Public Consultation on Good Samaritan Food Donation Bill
August 27, 2021
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Member of Parliament for Nee Soon GRC, Mr Louis Ng, has called for a public consultation on the Good Samaritan Food Donation Bill. Announced in
Revisiting Grand Dame Ah Meng on International Orangutan Day
August 19, 2021
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Ah Meng was the Singapore Zoo’s brightest star. The late Steve Irwin, Australia’s wildlife expert and conservationist said she was the most famous ape in
Health in every size: Balancing the weight of the body positivity movement
Growing up, Ms Shiying Seow struggled with body dysmorphia. She attributes it mainly to her background in ballet. “I always felt like I had to look skinny [to be a good dancer], and that eventually manifested itself into eating disorders,” she says. “So for the most part of my formative years, I had a very…
In Conversation With: A Sankar, Founder of Herpetological Society Singapore
From The Jungle Book’s Kaa to Harry Potter’s Nagini, snakes have not enjoyed the best image in human literature and media. But Sankar Ananthanarayanan is seeking to repeal their undeserved bad name in Singapore — which, in fact, is home to an incredible diversity of reptiles and amphibians. “Herpetology is the study of reptiles and…
Down syndrome programme helps their students pass PSLE
Vanessa Teo, 12, graduated from St. Anthony’s Primary School with straight Bs for her Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE) in 2021. She qualified for normal technical secondary education — a momentous milestone for her family and teachers alike. Vanessa has Down syndrome. This feat would likely have been far from reach if it wasn’t for…
‘Not all captions are the same’: Accessibility for the deaf
For the average hearing person, subtitles at the movies would either irritate or be little more than a bonus aid. It would likely, then, be a revelation of sorts that captions and subtitles are not the same things, and that certain kinds of captions barely benefit the deaf community. For deaf person Jessica Mak, 44,…
Latest IPCC report highlights social inequality in Asia
Climate change caused by humans is now dealing out damages to different parts of the world and half of humanity is at risk of increased harm to their lives and livelihoods, the latest report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Changes (IPCC) concludes earlier in the week. The landmark United Nations (UN) report was released by…
HIIT training: Should be conducted by professionals and in cooler environments
High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) is a form of exercise that is currently in the grips of the fitness industry — so much so that even the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) adopts it as a key part of its National Service Fitness Improvement Training (NS FIT) programme. It is a cardio exercise done in short, intense…
International Women’s Day: #MeToo movement activist, Dani Pereira
Lawyer Dani Pereira experienced sexual harassment long before she even knew to call it that — as did every single woman she studied or lived with. “I lived in a house with three girls who were all studying to be barristers when I went to work at a law firm in London for a year.…
Nurses still calling it quits despite Health Ministry’s attempt to retain them
(Updated on 10 March 2022: To include replies from the polyclinics) The Health Ministry (MOH) and public hospitals are working hard to redesign roles for nurses in a bid to retain staff and attract new ones. But on 15 February, Instagram advocates for nursing welfare, @sgnightingales, posted a sobering response. This comment was splotched on…
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