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This SG60, MSF remains committed to strengthening our social compact and enhance our support for families. At the Committee of Supply 2025 debate, we shared our key efforts to build resilient and thriving families: 1️⃣ Giving every child a good start 2️⃣ Bolstering support for lower-income families 3️⃣ Empowering persons with disabilities and their families 4️⃣ Building a future-ready social service sector Learn more at go.gov.sg/MSFBudget2025 #COS2025 #SGBudget2025

Families are struggling and in need of support. The support required is multifaceted and dependent on each families unique needs. The aim of my PhD research was to identify the unmet support needs of families/carers across various sectors, including disability, mental health, and aged care. One of the significant findings of my research was that the service system itself was a major stressor for carers. This was before the introduction of the NDIS. For many PDA families, there is significant stress caused by the lack of widespread recognition and understanding of PDA within the service system and the broader community. This lack of understanding and constant need to educate others and advocate adds significantly to the stress load of parents/carers and is an issue that must be addressed.