The Council

“I cannot thank you enough for all the advice you gave me since the first time I spoke to you. I really appreciate your work.”
Mr Winston Minezes, caregiver who contacted SHC to find out about palliative care referral.

Amalgamated Union of Public Employees (AUPE) attended a SHC webinar on  “Introduction to Palliative Care”

“Reaching out to SHC and organising a webinar for my union members, NEA staff branch was one of the proudest things I had done during the pandemic. I encourage everyone to volunteer with SHC or link up with them to see how you can help to advocate living and leaving well.”
Ms Tan Sze Wei, Vice President of AUPE

“I benefited much from the session and realized the topics discussed were of importance and relevance to our normal everyday lives.”
Mr. Rahim Alwi, AUPE

“My key takeaway is that as a society, we should further strengthen our qualities of kindness, empathy and support to one and all.”
Mr. M Rajendran, AUPE

Anglo-Chinese Junior College students who volunteered at a SHC initiated story-telling session with seniors at MWS Senior Centres

“Prior to this experience, I did not have the clearest idea on what exactly palliative care was. Through meeting the staff of SHC, as well as the staff and the residents at MWS Senior Centre, I have gained a better idea on how to tackle difficult questions surrounding death”
Ms Pow Shu Qi

“Overall, this experience not only taught me the importance of thinking for my future, it has also equipped me with skills that I would need to talk about death issues.”
Ms Angelina Tan

Anglo-Chinese Junior College students who attended SHC workshop

“The Time Of My Life Journal and Conversation Cards were useful tools when broaching the “taboo” topic of death. My family members found them very interesting as a conversation starter and appropriate for a meaningful exchange on the dinner table.”
Ms Nicole Chua used SHC resources to start conversations on death with her family

“At the end of the dialogue, I made up an unofficial ‘Advance Care Plan’, which pens out what they want. We also read the 3 Life Books by SHC given to me, which are great resources to lighten the mood of a dark topic.”
Mr. Anelka Tay Salam started end-of-life care discussion with his parents

“After the competition, I became interested in the activities and programs of SHC. I felt that I could do my part and lend my voice by volunteering to write a song for SHC’s 25th anniversary.”
Ms Tan Yu Qing, 3rd prize winner of SHC-LHZB inaugural songwriting competition 2019 and SHC volunteer

“We sought comfort in the palliative care doctors because in just a short period of time, they could integrate into our family and helped us to come together as one. The way they talked to the patient, conversations they created with the unconscious were so assuring, allowing us to trust them, and to know that under their care, our beloved grandmother had lived with as little pain as possible.”
Ms Desiree Sim Pei Ling, SMU Lee Kong Chian School of Business student who reflected on her grandmother’s experience with palliative care

“It allows readers to know what palliative care is about and helps reach out to families to discuss, act and engage in a person’s last moments in the most meaningful way, bringing the families closer.”
Ms Melisa Quek, caregiver to her late grandma who contributed her story for SHC’s“Granny Cool” Life Book

“I write to compliment the writer, illustrator and the team behind this Life Book. It touches me very much. I will consider serving in a hospice in years to come. Thanks and appreciate your hard work.”
Ms Jennifer Lim, member of the public who inspired by SHC’s “Lawrence of Arabia” Life Book

“The illustrated piece “Lawrence of Arabia” is tastefully done. This is the type of creative visuals that attracts adults’ attention.”
Ms Mina Lim, Deputy Director of St. Andrew’s Senior Care and Head of Anglican Senior Centre (Hillview)