LOCAL SCHEMES
NTUC FAIRPRICE FOOD VOUCHERS
Benefits
These vouchers are given in place of or to supplement financial assistance to the needy.
Who Can Apply
Granted on a needs basis.
SOUTH WEST DISTRICT SHORT-TERM FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE SCHEME
Benefits
Provides interim financial assistance or NTUC FairPrice Food Vouchers to help needy residents tide over their difficulty. Usually granted for a period of between one to three months.
Who Can Apply
Granted on a needs basis.
EYEWEAR @ SOUTH WEST
Benefits
Provide free eye screening and eyewear vouchers (if required) for school-going children and senior citizens of needy families.
Who Can Apply
Needy families living in the South West District with children of school-going age or senior citizens aged 50 years and above.
POWER UP @ SOUTH WEST
Benefits
Provides interim assistance via Pay-As-You-Use vouchers to help low-income families whose utilities are disconnected or are facing disconnection.
Who Can Apply
Needy residents living in the South West District who face disconnection of their utilities by SP Services
SOUTH WEST WATER VOUCHER SCHEME
Benefits
Provides interim assistance via Water Vouchers to help low-income families to defray water-related arrears. Scheme promotes self-help and ownership by requiring residents to install water-saving devices.
Who Can Apply
Needy families living in the South West District who face disconnection of their utilities by Public Utilities Board.
UPSKILL THE UNSKILLED
Benefits
1st Tranche (Completion of First Day of Generic Training) $50 Transport Vouchers 2nd Tranche (Completion of Fifth Day of WSQ Training) $50 Transport Vouchers and $100 Food Vouchers
Who Can Apply
Employed / Unemployed Singapore Citizen 2. Residing in South West District 3. Earning Basic Monthly Wage of $2,500 & below 4. 'O' Level & Below** 5. Willingness to work with CDC's career consultants to complete suitable training roadmap.
KIDS-UP @ SOUTH WEST
Benefits
Provides one-time start-up grant of $100 for students on the Kindergarten Financial Assistance Scheme to defray cost on purchasing necessary school items.
Who Can Apply
Needy kindergarten students
MEALS SERVICE @ SOUTH WEST
Benefits
Provides affordable cooked meals for the needy who are unable to prepare their own meals at home due to physical or intellectual disability.
Who Can Apply
Needy elderly, disabled and / or immobile who are unable to prepare own meals at home.
