Day Activity Centre
The Singapore Red Cross Day Activity Centre provides a safe, welcoming space where persons with disabilities can stay active, build friendships and thrive through meaningful activities.
What We Do
At the Day Activity Centre, our dedicated team of caregivers and therapists provides a safe, caring and engaging environment where clients can stay active, build confidence and enjoy meaningful experiences. Through tailored activities, they support each individual’s emotional and social well-being while helping them develop daily living and community skills that foster greater independence.
Our dedicated team of caregivers and therapists engage our clients in a variety of activities, equip them with daily routines and community living skills, and ensure their physical, emotional and social well-being.
We also organisae group outings for social interaction, ensuring families that their loved ones are well cared for during the day while they can go on about with their daily lives.
Activities at the Day Activity Centre
Arts & Crafts
Arts, crafts and visual arts activities encourage clients to express their creativity, explore new interests, build confidence and develop fine motor skills in a fun and supportive environment.
Sensory Garden
Clients explore nature in our sensory garden, where gardening stimulates the senses, encourages social interaction and provides a peaceful environment that supports well-being
Meal Preparation Session
Meal preparation sessions help clients build hand-eye coordination, dexterity and motor skills as they prepare simple meals and snacks in a fun, engaging and supportive environment.
Group Therapy Sessions
Led by our therapy aides, group therapy sessions strengthen clients’social and coordination skills while promoting mobility, independence and meaningful interactions with others.
Gait Training
Therapists guide clients through gait training and exercises that improve mobility, balance and strength, helping them stay active, confident and independent for longer.
Dedicated Kitchen Team
Led by an experienced chef, our kitchen team prepares wholesome, Halal-certified meals and snacks tailored to each client’s dietary needs, nourishing them with care everyday.
Outings, Socialisation & Integration
Regular outings helps clients experience the community, build friendships and create lasting memories, promoting social inclusion, emotional well-being and a sense of belonging.
Social Work
Our social work team works closely with families, providing regular updates, emotional support and access to financial and community resources to help them navigate challenges.
Eligibility
The Day Activity Centre welcomes Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents who meet the following criteria:
- Aged 18 to 55 years old
- Have physical, neuromuscular, intellectual and/or multiple disabilities
- Are free from infectious diseases
- Do not have severe mental health conditions, significant behavioural challenges or uncontrolled epileptic seizures
- Do not require nursing care
Fees are determined based on the Ministry of Social and Family Development’s (MSF) household means-testing framework and the Client Assessment Form – Revised 1 (CAF-R) tier.
Financial assistance may be available for eligible clients and is assessed on a case-by-case basis. Our team will be happy to guide you through the admission process and advise on the financial assistance schemes available.
Find Out More
For enquiries, please email us at [email protected] or call us at 62624062.
How To Apply
Community
Individuals living in the community may apply through the Medical Social Worker (MSW) at the hospital where they are receiving follow-up care. If they are not under the care of a hospital or healthcare institution, our team can assist by submitting an internal referral to SG Enable for assessment and onward referral.
Please contact our team at [email protected] or call 62624062
Special Education (SPED) Schools
Students enrolled in Special Education (SPED) schools may apply through their school’s Social Worker (MSW). The school’s MSW will assess the student’s needs and facilitate the referral and application process.
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Hear From the Caregivers of Our Beneficiaries
We chose the Day Activity Centre for its warm, welcoming environment and caring staff. Since joining, Ahmad has become more confident and social, and we have peace of mind knowing he is cared for with compassion and professionalism
Mdm Nuraini Bte Mohd Noor
Mother of Ahmad Fahmi Bin Yusuf
After 20 years of not finding a place which could care for Vicky professionally, finding DAC was a blessing
Mdm Punitha
Mother of Vignesswaran S/O Anbalagan (Vicky)
Location
Address: Blk 536, Jurong West St 52, #01-497, Singapore 640536
Getting there
- Public buses: 99, 157 185 198 stop at Blk 536 (B28531)
- Nearest MRT station: Lakeside
Operating Hours
Monday to Friday, 8.30 am – 5.30 pm
- Full–time clients: 5 days a week; 9 am to 5 pm
- Part-time clients: (1) Full day, a few times a week or (2) Half day, every day/a few times a week
- AM session: 8.30 am to 12.30 pm
- PM session: 1.30 pm to 5.30 pm
Note: Based on the distance, DAC provides subsidised transport where we pick the client up and bring them home at the end of the session.
Red Cross Home for the Disabled
The Red Cross Home for the Disabled provides 24-hour residential care for adults with severe physical and multiple disabilities who require round-the-clock support and are unable to live independently, unlike our Day Activity Centre, which serves clients who return home each day.
Frequently Asked Questions
What programmes do you provide?
The DAC’s dedicated team of care professionals and therapists delivers a range of programmes designed to support clients’ physical, emotional, and social well-being. Through structured daily activities, clients are guided in developing essential life skills, including daily routines and community living competencies.
The centre also offers meaningful therapeutic programmes aimed at stimulating physical, cognitive, social, and recreational abilities. In addition, clients have opportunities to participate in group outings that encourage social interaction and community engagement.
These programmes not only enrich the lives of clients but also provide family members with peace of mind, knowing that their loved ones are in a safe, supportive and nurturing environment.
How can I volunteer?
You can sign up as a volunteer through our Volunteer Portal at https://volunteer.redcross.sg/. Further details on available opportunities and the registration process can be found on the website.
Is there a Dress Code?
There is no formal dress code. Clients are encouraged to dress comfortably, and may wear long pants or additional layers if they feel cold.