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The Social Service Journal was a bi-monthly
publication of the National Council of Social
Service and the Social
Service Training Institute. It served
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.
The last issue of Social Service Journal was in Dec 2007.
Please find below the past issues for your reading pleasure.
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Sep 2007 - Dec 2007 (final issue)
Contents:
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 2007 - Aug 2007
Contents:
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 2007 - May 2007
Contents:
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 2007 - Mar 2007
Contents:
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
Contents:
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
Contents:
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
Contents:
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
Contents:
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
Contents:
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
Contents:
"To SOX or not to
SOX" - That is the Question for Non-profits
Grooming Volunteer Leaders
Sexual Activities in Youth: Vulnerability,
Perception and Values
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Dec-Jan
2006
Contents:
Building Resilience of
Family Caregivers
Re-inventing the Future: The Role of Philanthropic
Foundations
The Leadership I-Factor Journey
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Oct-Nov
2005
Contents:
Governance & Management
of VWOs: Conflict of Interest and Disclosure
Issues
The Source: Twelve Principles of Governance
That Power Exceptional Boards
Outcome Thinking: The New World Order
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Aug-Sep
2005
Contents:
Guiding the Exposed Gen
Y - Importance of Parental Engagement On Use
of IT
Small Steps to a Giant Leap: The Specialised
Assistive Technology Centre
Sathya Sai Social Strategic Planning Consultancy
Experience
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Jun-Jul
2005
Contents:
Parenting Styles &
Adolescents’ Adjustment to Self-Perception
& Relationships
Stepfamilies - Breaking the Myths & Moving
On
Aging - Asset or Liability?
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Apr-May
2005
Contents:
Evidence-based Practices
for People with Severe Mental Illnesses
Interview with Dr Charles Figley on Psychological
Support for Tsunami Victims
Tips and Tools for an Effective Fundraising
Communication Plan
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Feb-Mar
2005
Contents:
Getting Old and Brain
Gymnastics
Learning Points from Husita7
The Monash University & SSTI Partnership
in Bachelor of Social Work
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Dec
2004 - Jan 2005
Contents:
What Grant Makers Really
Want
Balanced Scorecard for Government and Nonprofit
Agencies
What's Wrong or What's Missing - The Solution-Oriented
Approach to Problem-Solving
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Oct-Nov
2004
Contents:
Community Building in
Asean's Social Sector
Effective Capacity Building in Nonprofit Organisations
Insights from Students Care Service's HR Consultancy
Experience
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Aug-Sep
2004
Contents:
The Quest for Organisational
Excellence
Conceptual Developments in Quality of Life
for People with an Intellectual Disability
Employment Predicament of People with Disability
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Jun-Jul
2004
Contents:
Hubbing for Better Service
Delivery
Branding the Non-profit
Placement and Educational Provision for Children
with Autism Spectrum Disorder
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Apr-May
2004
Contents:
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:
Potential Risks Facing
VWOs and the Protection Available
Building a Platform for Volunteers
Neurofeedback: An Emerging Tool for Social
Workers, Counsellors and Therapists
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Oct-Dec
2003
Highlights:
Social Enterprises -
Forging the Business of Social Change
Entrepreneurship and Social Endeavours in
Singapore
Setting the Stage for Organisational Survival
and Renewal
Counselling: Development and Challenges
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Jul-Sep
2003
Highlights:
Paving the Way for Enhanced
VWO Governance and Management
Board Members' Reflection on their Governance
Roles
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