The Ministry of Social and Family Development also announced that two enabling hubs for people with disabilities will be launched in Tampines and Jurong East.
SINGAPORE: The salaries of workers in the social service sector will be raised by between 4 per cent and 15 per cent from Apr 1, Minister for Social and Family Services Masagos Zulkifli said on Friday .
The wage increases can potentially benefit more than 20,000 employees in the social service sector comprising social workers, therapists, psychologists and early intervention educators among other professions. Social service agencies will also receive greater financial support to better serve those in need, MSF said.
This is part of initiatives in the Enabling Masterplan 2030 to help people with disabilities, their caregivers and families to access community and employment support closer to their homes.
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