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Our Mission & Vision

To be a leading social work organisation in enabling children and youths to maximise their potential.

What We Do:

SHINE supports children and youth (5 to 25 y.o) through school-based, centre-based, and community-based programmes grounded in research, theories, and practice wisdom.

A trusted charity serving since 1976

  • Founded by St. Andrew's School principal Mr. Francis Thomas

  • SHINE, formerly known as Student Care Services, was established to support students with potential who faced challenges affecting their academic performance

  • Today, SHINE is a registered charity and member of National Council of Social Service (NCSS)

  • Awarded Institutions of Public Character (IPC) status

  • Appointed as the Centre of Specialisation in School Social Work by NCSS since 2008

  • Won awards for our work at the community and national levels

  • Received the Charity Transparency Award 2023 for the 2nd consecutive year

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Intended Impact

  • Develop students’ Competencies, Confidence and Character

  • Facilitate meaningful Connections between them and their families and society

  • Nurture a sense of Care for others in them

  • Guide them to steer clear of crimes

  • Keep them positively engaged in school

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Our Core Values

We commit to serve our clients

  • We listen to their needs and serve to empower them.

  • We demonstrate the highest ethical standards.

We uphold professional excellance

  • We emphasize integrity, teamwork and quality in our work.

  • We treat our colleagues and co-workers with respect and dignity.

  • We think and work creatively.

  • We grow in our knowledge and skills as we learn from our mistakes.

We value our volunteers and service partners

  • We develop and empower our volunteers.

  • We support collaborative relationships.

  • We recognize and celebrate contributions and accomplishments.

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OUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

On 1 October 2020, Mr. Lee Seng Meng succeeded Mrs. Tan-Wu Mei Ling as Executive Director of SHINE Children and Youth Services.

A registered social worker specializing in youth work, Seng Meng has been with SHINE since 2004 and held leadership roles for 17 years.

 

He has received numerous awards, including the Commission of Police’s Commendation (2009), Social Service Institute’s STAR Adult Educator Award (2014, 2020), and the Outstanding Social Worker Award (2019).

 

He was appointed Social Service Fellow in 2016.

Seng Meng holds a bachelor’s in Social Work from NUS and an MBA from NTU.

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Management

Lee Seng Meng

Executive Director

(Date of appointment 1-Oct-20)

Tay Nam Lay

Director, Corporate Services

(Date of appointment 4-Sep-17)

Low Ching Voon, Geraldine

Director, Educational Psychology

(Date of appointment 1-Mar-06)

Wang Peishan, Theresa

Director, Targeted Interventions

(Date of appointment 1-Jul-23)

Luen Wai Sum, Jenna

Director, School Social Work

(Date of appointment 1-Apr-19)

Nur Fadhli Bin Prayitno

Assistant Director, Digital Transformation

(Date of appointment 1-Jul-24)

Assistant Directors
Sng Shi Qi Eric

Zhuang Xinyan

Programme Head
Ho Min Choo, Gwen
Lyon Koh Lin Lu
Neo Liwen
Tan Hock Chiang, Jason

Tan Shi Min, Elaine
Tan Shu Yun, Charmaine

Senior Manager, Community Partnership

Muck Swee Quin, Carol

Principal Social Worker 

Lim Wan-Li, Melissa

Ng Cher Meng

Lead Social Worker

Ang Kai Fen

Senior Social Workers
Koh Chye hong, Gabriela
Sivasubramaniam S/O Selvalatchmanan

Assistant Senior Social Workers
Ahmad Faiz Bin Ahmad Bustami
Han Xinyi, Adeline
Kia Jie Xi

Lau Kai Ling, Eunice
Lim Shi Hui, Chelsia
Tan Shu Xian
Tan Yee Ying
Wang Zexiong, Vincent
Wong Li Hui,
Eunice
Social Workers
Amos Lee Sheng Yi
Chen Xi
Cheng Jia Min, Sarah
Cheung Li Qi Lindee
Chua Xin Hui Angel
Dasuki Durrani Bin Mohammad Noor

Hannah Chang
Hazel Heng Wen Xi
Jadie Tang Fang Jie
Jeric Yim Jun Kang
Lam Yee Siang, Adrian
Lau Hwei, Gary
Lim Choon Wei
Ling Li Ping
Neo Bei Lin, Valerie
Nur Amalia Binti Ahmad
Nur Hafizah Binte Adnan
Nurul Qistina Binte Fadhillah
Ong Yun Wen
Poh Hsien Yee, Cherie
Sasha Ho Lin Yen
Tai Si En, Amelia
Tan Xing Hui Valerie
Tan Yi Lin

Timothy Lim Kiak Hwee
Veronica Barbara Salvanathan Peter
Yeo Ying Jie

Counsellor

Wu Weiqi, Vannie

Senior Social Work Associate

Ng JingXian, Lynette
Nurshahin Bte Azan

 
Social Work Associates
Chris Asher Ang
Chu Xin Li, Cindy
Eve Tiang Wei Lin

Ho Xuan Hui, Janelle
Juliana Bte Johari
Khoo Jing Ting
Lin Hui Lin, Daphne
Mohammad Bin Muhaini
Muhammad Faiz Bin Abdul Rahim
Ng Hui Wen
Ng Jia Yi, Sheryl
Nixon Chua Cheng Hak
Nur Aswanisha Binte Muhammad Hir
Nur Rosyiidah Binte Md Norr
Tan Yu Xiang, Kimberly
Titiek Nur Aqeela Binte Amer

Senior Educational Psychologist

Teo Shu Hsien, Esther

Educational Psychologist

Tan Jie Ying, Raeann

Associate Psychologists
Nuraidah Binte Mohd Saleh
Tan Ji Xian, Jolene
Tan Ying Jie, Serena

Lead Learning Specialist
Lee Yin Wan, Magdalen

Learning Specialists

Lim Suyin

Nurul Huda Binti Abdul Rahman

 

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Lead Researcher

Tan Yee Min, Elizabeth

Researcher

Liaw Yun Mun, Nicole Ann Isabella
 

​Professional Mentor (Friend),  STAR Programme

Lim Ming Chong
Mohammad Azad Bin Rahim
Nathanael Lee Zhen Kai

Ng Kai Bin Celeste 
Nur Elyana Amir Hassan

Yee Shi Hui, Charissa

Parenting Support Specialist (PSS), STAR Programme
Feng Yi

Khoo Xin Yi, Michelle
 

Admin Executives and Assistants
Chuah Yeok Keng
Tay Soi Soi, Betty
Yew Chai Yin, Bessey
Tan Eng Chuan
Zakiah Binte Sinin

Cleaning Assistants
Kang Geok Lan
Kua Annie
Siah Bee Kim

Manager

Lee Man Hua, Calista

Heng Shi Han, Aislin

Assistant Manager
Ang Hua Jun, Peter
Tay Yan Ting

Senior Executive

Alyzia Binte Noh

Farah Liyana Bte Roslan

Violet Teow

Executive

Alastair Ng
Amalia Ahmad

Ang Le Shan
Ang Xiu Qing

Devi Eka
Siti Amirah Nabilah Binte Abdul Rahim

Tan Suat Pheng

Updated as of 30/07/2024 by SHINE Children and Youth Services

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