Mother’s Day Special – Featuring Julie and her mother, Mdm Raminah
Meet Julie (right), daughter of Mdm Raminah. When attending to and caring for her mother’s needs and well-being, Julie ensures that she puts her heart and soul into doing so. Due to Mdm Raminah’s health conditions, in March 2020, Julie made a bold move – setting aside her career aspirations to become her mother’s full-time […]
The Role of an Occupational Therapist
“In Development Support and Learning Support, our work is a race against time because we serve young children from 4 to 6 years old, which is the period that 95% of the brain is formed and developed. I believe all children are born with an innate motivation to learn and explore their surroundings in their […]
Celebrating International Women’s Day
“Women make up the majority in education, health and social care sectors. AWWA was started by a group of caring women back in 1970 and is now running various services to help the aged and persons with disabilities. On this International Women’s Day, let us honour and remember all the good work and contributions that […]
Volunteering at AWWA
Volunteers have always been close to our hearts, because AWWA was started in 1970 by a visionary group of volunteers who sought to empower the disadvantaged, maximising their potential to lead dignified and independent lives. In celebration of #InternationalVolunteerDay, we would like to say a BIG thank you to all our steadfast volunteers who continue to […]
International Day of Disabled Persons
The International Day of Disabled Persons is observed annually on 3 December to promote the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities in all spheres of society and development, and to increase awareness of the situation of persons with disabilities in every aspect of political, social, economic and cultural life. Here at AWWA, we believe […]
Being part of AWWA Celebrates 50
“AWWA will be organising our first online fundraiser event “AWWA Celebrates 50” on 4th December 2020, Friday, from 5pm – 6pm. There will be special performances from our clients and staff. Let’s hear from one of our staff, Melissa Sidek, who will be singing at our virtual event! ‘I have been working in AWWA for […]