SG Digital Office

As a Silver Infocomm Wellness Ambassador (SIWA), Mr SM Syed Ali is committed to facilitating seniors in acquiring digital skills! The Grassroots and community service volunteer of over 25 years is often seen at SG Digital Office’s engagement events, guiding seniors on using mobile apps like WhatsApp and Singpass.
For Mr Syed, helping seniors embrace technology is his way of contributing towards building a more inclusive digital society.

Are you just as passionate about helping seniors go digital, or know of someone who is?
Submit your SIWA nomination by 15 September 2024! More information here: https://go.gov.sg/siwa2024

Mdm Mok Chup Hung discovered great fulfilment in empowering others to realise their potential and fulfil their dreams in her previous role. Now, as a Silver Infocomm Wellness Ambassador (SIWA), Mdm Mok finds joy in guiding and empowering individuals as they learn and apply digital skills to enhance their daily lives.

We’re looking for people just like Mdm Mok to join us as SIWAs! If you – or someone you know – are passionate about helping seniors go digital, submit a nomination by 15 September 2024. More information here: https://go.gov.sg/siwa2024

After working in tech for over 38 years, Mr Lim Buan Teng now dedicates his time as a Silver Infocomm Wellness Ambassador (SIWA)! He actively volunteers at various Digital Clubs islandwide, teaching fellow seniors digital skills.

As a seasoned trainer, Mr Lim knows how to adapt his teaching style to suit the needs of his learners. Seeing how they successfully grasp the digital skills he imparts brings him a great sense of satisfaction!

Like Mr Lim, if you – or someone you know – are passionate about helping seniors go digital, submit a SIWA nomination by 15 September 2024! More information here: https://go.gov.sg/siwa2024

Nominations for Silver Infocomm Wellness Ambassadors (SIWA) are now open! 🌟

Whether you’re a tech-savvy senior who helps others benefit through going digital, or know of someone who’s passionate in doing exactly that – you can play a part to promote digital adoption and literacy among seniors!

This is an opportunity to inspire fellow seniors to enrich their lives through tech! Along with sharing personal experiences, SIWAs will also get to meet and network with like-minded peers with similar passions, and volunteer at and participate in events.

Eligibility Criteria:
✅ Singapore Citizens or Permanent Residents aged 50 and above in 2024
✅ Actively uses technology in daily life
✅ Passionate about volunteering and helping others embrace technology for greater convenience and better quality of life

Nominations close on 15 September 2024. Submit your nominations at go.gov.sg/siwa2024

Don’t let your Facebook profile be an open ‘book’! 📖 👀

Keeping your social media account secure ensures that you are protected from potential online harms, such as cyberbullying, cyberstalking, and harassment. You can manage your digital safety and wellness with the tools available on the platform

Discover other tools and resources for managing your own safety online: https://www.digitalforlife.gov.sg/learn/resources/all-resources/tools-and-resources-for-managing-your-own-safety-online

Have you claimed and started spending your digital CDC vouchers? Rena Tan has! This is especially after discovering how easy and convenient it is to do so via her smartphone 📱

“The process is very straightforward,” says Rena, “All I have to do is to load the digital vouchers, choose the amount and show the cashier! Now, I don’t have to worry about cutting, counting and keeping track of paper vouchers.” Read more about her experience below.

Like Rena, you can level up your daily life by learning digital skills with us!

Want to pick up digital skills or need help with claiming and spending your digital CDC vouchers?
Visit your nearest SG Digital Community Hub to get started: https://www.digitalforlife.gov.sg/About/Contact/SG-Digital-Community-Hub

Our SDO Digital Ambassadors (DAs) are always on hand to help seniors ‘branch’ out on their digital learning journey! 🌳

Around 500 seniors from 10 active ageing centres went on a ‘tech-exploration’ last week, as part of Digital Literacy Outings Gardens by the Bay (GBTB), organised by Digital for Life - Singapore partner Standard Chartered Singapore. Aside from learning digital skills, they also had hands-on practice to capture memories of the day and navigate GBTB with ease. But the learning doesn’t end here – participants can continue their digital learning journey and ‘grow’ their digital skills with us!

Is your organisation passionate about imparting digital skills to our community? You can play your part to uplift the digital literacy of our seniors!
Learn more: https://www.digitalforlife.gov.sg/Contribute/Partner-with-Us

From 1 July 2024, government SMSes will be sent from a single Sender ID: gov.sg. Received an SMS from the government? Check that it’s gov.sg 🔒

Learn more at sms.gov.sg.

Accessing digital government services via your smartphone has never been easier!

At the next free Digital for Life: Learn Digital workshop at ServiceSG Centre, One Punggol, join us to learn how to set up and use your Singpass, and what you can do through the LifeSG app. You can also pick up tips on staying safe while accessing these services!

Get started by signing up for the free workshop here: https://go.gov.sg/learndigital-servicesg-op

Wish to learn how to claim and spend your digital CDC Vouchers? We are here to guide you!

We are happy to continue supporting the Community Development Councils to help less digitally savvy residents claim and spend the digital CDC Vouchers. Check out our Digital Ambassadors and residents in action!

Visit us at selected community centres/clubs to get started – simply walk in and connect with an SG Digital Office Digital Ambassador today.

Learn more about the CDC Vouchers Learning Journeys at https://go.gov.sg/cdcvjun2024

Good news: Every Singaporean household will receive an additional $300 worth of CDC Vouchers! 🙌🏼 🥳

If you need help claiming your digital CDC Vouchers, we’re here to guide you 🙋🏽‍♂️🙋🏻‍♀️ Visit us at selected community centres/clubs from 25 June - 8 July 2024 and connect with an SG Digital Office Digital Ambassador!

Learn more about the CDC Vouchers Learning Journeys: https://go.gov.sg/cdcvjun2024

Meet Jennie Chean and Susan Tay – good friends and digital advocates in their Residents’ Network (RN)!

Together, they’ve embarked on their digital journey through attending our workshops, picking up valuable skills along the way. The ladies also took the initiative to learn how to claim and use spend digital CDC vouchers, so that they can teach their fellow residents! Learn more about their story below.

Just like Jennie and Susan, you can learn how to claim and spend your digital CDC vouchers too – stay tuned to our Facebook or Instagram pages to find out how you can learn from us!

Going digital lets you access services with a click or a tap – whether it's carrying out government-citizen transactions or booking your next medical appointment! 📱💳🩺

Join us at the next free Digital for Life: Learn Digital workshop at ServiceSG Centre, Our Tampines Hub to learn how to transact online! You’ll be guided through how to access essential citizen services and health services, allowing you to manage them with ease.

Pick up this essential digital skill with us! Sign up for the free workshop here: https://go.gov.sg/learndigital-servicesg-oth

There’s lots to learn in the digital world – so let’s ‘tech’ it on together 🌐 Happy Father’s Day!

Everyone can play their part in staying safe from online scams – whether you’re young or young at heart 👧👦👵👴

Together with their parents/grandparents, preschoolers from Sunflower Childcare and Development Centre at Kaki Bukit CC recently had the opportunity to learn how they can ACT (Add, Check and Tell) against scams.

Besides picking up tips from our SG Digital Office Digital Ambassadors, both child and adult participants also took part in fun hands-on activities like treasure hunting and role-playing!

Click through our photo album to see what took place on the day!

Read something online you can’t wait to share? 👀 😱

Don’t rush to send it to your family and friends! Take time to check and make sure the information is accurate 👌🏼 Start by using the S.U.R.E. framework recommended by our DfL partner National Library Board, Singapore – find out what it stands for below!

Learn more about S.U.R.E. here: https://www.digitalforlife.gov.sg/home/learn/resources/all-resources/be-sure-before-you-share-all

Did you know that there are measures to keep social media users in Singapore safe online?

The Code of Practice for Online Safety ensures that designated Social Media Services – such as Facebook, Instagram and TikTok – create a safe online environment for users in Singapore by limiting the spread of harmful and inappropriate content on their platforms.

Aside from enhancing user safety and ensuring accountability, the regulations also empower users like yourself to improve online safety!

Find out more about the Code of Practice for Online Safety at https://www.digitalforlife.gov.sg/home/learn/resources/all-resources/code-of-practice-for-online-safety

How can you be sure that the news you’re reading is credible? 🤔📰

Fake news can cause panic or distress to the public. It can also cause harm to a person or organisation’s reputation. Here’s an example of fake news, and tips on spotting it ourselves!

For more tips on how to deal with fake news: https://www.digitalforlife.gov.sg/home/learn/resources/all-resources/tips-for-adults-on-dealing-with-fake-news

Heading to town tomorrow? Come visit the SG Digital Office booth at the Public Transport Guardians event! Assess your digital literacy level through a Digital Skills Checker and pick up more digital skills from our Digital Ambassadors.

🗓 18 May (Sat)
🕕 12pm – 5pm
📍Orchard MRT Station (Thomson-East Coast Line)

You can also learn about contributing to the safety and security of our public land transport network, while enjoying an afternoon of performances, games and prizes! See you there!

🚕 These days, taxi drivers aren’t just experts in navigating the roads of Singapore – they’re also experts in navigating our digital landscape! 📍

We’re proud to announce that the SG Digital Office (SDO) has been awarded the “Partner of Labour Movement Award” at NTUC’s May Day Awards! This is in recognition of our efforts in upskilling the digital literacy of our taxi drivers, in partnership with the National Taxi Association.

SDO supports organisations in uplifting the digital capabilities of their staff and helping Singaporeans adopt digital skills for their daily living tasks. You can be a part of the movement too!

Connect with us to learn more: www.digitalforlife.gov.sg

With digital tech and tools to connect us, you’re always close – no matter the distance! Happy Mother’s Day from all of us at the SG Digital Office ❤️

SG Digital Office

Would you use the same key for different doors around your house? 🤔🔑 If your answer is ‘NO’ – this should apply to your online passwords too!

With Privacy Awareness Week coming up, this is a good time to start thinking about enhancing your password security 🔐💪🏼 Check out some of our tips below!

Find out more about the programmes at this annual event: https://go.gov.sg/zom440.