Singapore, being a knowledge-based economy, is well positioned to be a training hub for social service professionals in the region. Its commitment to education and training, coupled with its conducive and stable learning environment, has attracted several prestigious overseas experts to deliver and conduct training programmes here . As Singapore is geographically well-situated, it is also an ideal place for participants , local and overseas, to share experience and build contacts for networking possibilities.
Please click http://www.visitsingapore.com for more information about Singapore.
Climate
Currency
Emergency Telephone Numbers
Getting into Singapore
Accommodation
Travelling Within Singapore
Singapore's tropical climate is warm and humid all year round, with only slight variations between the average maximum of 31 degrees Celcius and minimum of 23 degrees Celcius. Rain falls throughout the year, with more consistent rain coming during the monsoon season from November to January. Showers are usually sudden and heavy, but also brief and refreshing. Temperatures reach a maximum of 34 degrees Celsius during the day, falling to a pleasant 25 degrees Celsius in the evening.
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The monetary unit is the Singapore dollar (US$1 = S$1.65)*. Foreign currency and traveller cheques can be exchanged at the Changi International Airport, hotels, shops and licensed money changers in numerous locations. The local currency is Singapore Dollars and Cents.
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Police - 999
Ambulance - 995
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The Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) of Singapore determines the entry requirements and procedures for travelers coming to Singapore.
On entry requirements, please click http://app.ica.gov.sg/travellers/entry/entry_requirements.asp for more information.
On visa requirements, please click http://app.ica.gov.sg/travellers/entry/visa_requirements.asp for more information.
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All overseas participants are able to visit this website http://www.stayinsingapore.com/index.html to make real-time hotel reservation with instant confirmation. This system is managed by the Singapore Hotel Association (SHA) and supported by the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) and it offers a wide choice of 21,000 rooms of different categories and rates from over 50 hotels.
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MRT
The Singapore Mass Rapid Transit (SMRT) is a modern, air-conditioned passenger train service with stations all over the city. For more information on both the MRT and bus services, you can refer to the TransitLink Guide, which is available at most MRT stations and bus interchanges as well as at major bookstores. To come to the NCSS Centre where the SSTI is located in, you may alight at the Buona Vista MRT Station, cross the underpass, and walk along the perimeter of the housing blocks in Ghim Moh estate until you see the Ulu Pandan Community Building, which is easily distinguished by a clock tower facade.
Please click http://www.smrt.com.sg/smrt/index.htm for more information on traveling by MRT.
BUS
You can easily get from one point to another by bus with an ez-link Card, which can also be used on the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT). Details of bus routes and fares are displayed at bus stations. Buses 100 and 111 take you to the Ghim Moh Bus Terminal, located next to the NCSS Centre. For buses 105, 106 and 147, alight at the bus-stop along Commonwealth Avenue West (outside the Buona Vista MRT station) and walk towards Block 14, in the direction of Ghim Moh Bus Terminal.
Please click http://www.sbstransit.com.sg/about_corplogo.asp for more information on traveling by buses.
Taxis
Over 15,000 air-conditioned cabs provide comfortable, hassle-free travel at a very reasonable cost. They can be flagged down 24 hours a day on most roads, with well-marked taxi stands available outside most major shopping centres and hotels. At the Changi Airport, the taxi stand is located just outside the Arrival Hall on Level 1 in Terminal 1, and located at the end of the Arrival Hall on Level 1 in Terminal 2 (South Wing).
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