Social Service Journal
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| The Social Service Journal is a bi-monthly
publication of the National Council of Social Service and the
Social
Service Training Institute. It serves as a communication
platform for VWO board members and professional staff on social
service trends, governance and management standards, best practices,
organisational capacity building and latest developments in
the sector. |
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| Should you wish to contribute an article to
the journal, kindly email to joyce_liang@ncss.gov.sg |
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| Please tell us what
you think about the Social Service Journal |
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| Sep
- Dec 2007 (Final issue) |
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AEPS - A Linked System Approach
to Effective Intervention for Infants and Young Children
Abstract of Research Article:
Well-being Programming for People with Dementia in Day Care
Centres in Singapore and Australia
Gallup Article - The Impact of Positive Leadership
Managing for Outcomes: Milestone Contracting in Oklahoma (2001)
Governance: Profits vs NonProfits |
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| Jun
- Aug 2007 |
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Encouraging Service Learning
in Community Work
Abstract of Research Article:
Runaway Youths - Their Motivation, Demographics, Resources and
Awareness
School Bullying Among Secondary School Students in Singapore
Risk-Management and Non-Profit Organisations
Creativity and Learning |
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| Apr
- May 2007 |
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A Constructive Relationship between
the Workplace and the Family
Abstract of Research Article:
Stress - The Source, The Signs, The Suggestions
A Study on Caregivers of Adults with Cerebral Palsy - The Positive
Side to Caring
The Big Impact of Small Interactions
Service Innovation and Non-Profits: Identifying that Knock-out
Idea |
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| Feb
- Mar 2007 |
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Caregiving for Older Persons
in Singapore: Trends, Issues and Policies
Abstract of Research Article: Counselling Professionals in Social
Service Setting: Profile, Practice and Preparation
How to Create and Lead a Successful Team in Your Organisation
Overcoming Barriers to Creativity in Non-profit Organisations
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| Dec
2006 -Jan 2007 |
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Outcome-Oriented Practice in
School Social Work
Creativity Needed in Non-Profits?
Exploring and Defining the Creative Arts Therapies
How 'Old' is your VWO? Book Review
Know Your Law - Q & A |
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| Oct
- Nov 2006 |
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Working with Abused Children
- A Child-Centred Approach
Issues Faced by Teenagers and Help Them Cope
Out-of-School Youth in Singapore - Study by SANA in Collaboration
with SCS
The Need for Strategic Thinking - To Move from Mere Existence
to Distinct Relevance
Know Your Law - Q & A |
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| Aug
- Sep 2006 |
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Board Assessment - Why Bother?
Outcome Funding - A New Approach to Targeted Grantmaking
New IPC Standards from 1 July 2006
Celebrating a Decade of Commitment to Children's Rights in Singapore
Help-Seeking Behaviour of low-income families in aFamily Service
Centre setting |
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| Jun-Jul
2006 |
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| Legal Liabilities of Voluntary Welfare Organisations
and their Boards Shift in the Asian Population Iceberg: the
Last 50 Years and Next Systemically Speaking - Re-Examining
the Malay Dilemma in Divorces Walking Towards 'Work Readiness'
- TM Inc.'s Experience |
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| Apr-May
2006 |
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Understanding Early Childhood Development
& Its Implications on Early Interventions Embracing Change:
An Interview with Tony Buzan Are We There Yet? The Board's Role
in Evaluating Mission Achievement
Signs of a Board in Trouble
Reflections on the Book "I am Human, not Alien" |
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| Feb-Mar
2006 |
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| "To SOX or not to SOX" - That is
the Question for Non-profits |
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| Grooming Volunteer Leaders |
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| Sexual Activities in Youth: Vulnerability,
Perception and Values |
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| Dec-Jan
2006 |
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| Building Resilience of Family Caregivers |
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| Re-inventing the Future: The Role of Philanthropic
Foundations |
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| The Leadership I-Factor Journey |
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| Oct-Nov
2005 |
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| Governance & Management of VWOs: Conflict
of Interest and Disclosure Issues |
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| The Source: Twelve Principles of Governance
That Power Exceptional Boards |
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| Outcome Thinking: The New World Order |
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| Aug-Sep
2005 |
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| Guiding the Exposed Gen Y - Importance of
Parental Engagement On Use of IT |
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| Small Steps to a Giant Leap: The Specialised
Assistive Technology Centre |
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| Sathya Sai Social Strategic Planning Consultancy
Experience |
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| Jun-Jul
2005 |
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| Parenting Styles & Adolescents’
Adjustment to Self-Perception & Relationships |
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| Stepfamilies - Breaking the Myths & Moving
On |
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| Aging - Asset or Liability? |
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| Apr-May
2005 |
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| Evidence-based Practices for People with Severe
Mental Illnesses |
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| Interview with Dr Charles Figley on Psychological
Support for Tsunami Victims |
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| Tips and Tools for an Effective Fundraising
Communication Plan |
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| Feb-Mar
2005 |
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| Getting Old and Brain Gymnastics |
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| Learning Points from Husita7 |
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| The Monash University & SSTI Partnership
in Bachelor of Social Work |
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| Dec
2004 - Jan 2005 |
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| What Grant Makers Really Want |
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| Balanced Scorecard for Government and Nonprofit
Agencies |
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| What's Wrong or What's Missing - The Solution-Oriented
Approach to Problem-Solving |
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| Oct-Nov
2004 |
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| Community Building in Asean's Social Sector |
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| Effective Capacity Building in Nonprofit Organisations |
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| Insights from Students Care Service's HR Consultancy
Experience |
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| Aug-Sep
2004 |
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| The Quest for Organisational Excellence |
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| Conceptual Developments in Quality of Life
for People with an Intellectual Disability |
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| Employment Predicament of People with Disability |
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| Jun-Jul
2004 |
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| Hubbing for Better Service Delivery |
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| Branding the Non-profit |
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| Placement and Educational Provision for Children
with Autism Spectrum Disorder |
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| Apr-May
2004 |
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| Outcome Funding: The Move Towards Social Investment |
| Built Environment for All: Design and Value |
| Planning for Fundraising Success |
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| Feb-Mar
2004 |
Highlights
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| Potential Risks Facing VWOs and the Protection
Available |
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| Building a Platform for Volunteers |
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| Neurofeedback: An Emerging Tool for Social
Workers, Counsellors and Therapists |
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| Oct-Dec
2003 |
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Highlights
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| Social Enterprises - Forging the Business
of Social Change |
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| Entrepreneurship and Social Endeavours in
Singapore |
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| Setting the Stage for Organisational Survival
and Renewal |
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| Counselling: Development and Challenges |
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| Jul-Sep
2003 |
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Highlights
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| Paving the Way for Enhanced VWO Governance
and Management |
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| Board Members' Reflection on their Governance
Roles |
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