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Jan - Mar 2004. Issue No : 34

MOS Mr Chan Soo Sen with Active Senior Citizen of the Year, Ms Teresa Hsu and Grandparent of the Year, Mr Lim Soo Tsu.

Remain active in the family and community,
and enjoy your golden years. That was the message sent out to seniors during the annual Senior Citizens' Week (SCW).

Last year's SCW was held from 16 to 23
November 2003. Kicking off SCW was the Senior Citizens’ Awards 2003. Held at Raffles Town Club on 13 November, the Awards for Active Senior Citizen of the Year and Grandparent of the Year were presented together with the Intergenerational Bonding Programme Award.

Fostering closer ties Down Under

Dr Yaacob Ibrahim recently led a six-member delegation on a study trip to Australia at the invitation of the Australian Government. The delegation visited three cities - Canberra, Sydney and Melbourne, during the six-day trip from 30 November to 5 December 2003.

The delegation at a reputed grammar school in Canberra

Faces Behind The Fabric
	They had bonded through the sewing of the Fabric of the Nation patchwork tapestry. On 13 October 2003, more than 90 volunteers came together to enjoy an appreciation dinner at the MCDS.

Launch of the Assistive Technology Fund (ATF)
	The ATF provides financial assistance to help needy persons with disabilities pursue mainstream education or gain employment so as to be self-reliant.

Published by Communications and International Relations Division,
Ministry of Community Development and Sports, 512 Thomson Road, MCDS Building Singapore 298136