President, National Council of Social Service
Anita Fam draws on her experience to help steer the social service sector for the future
Public services veteran Anita Fam heads up the National Council of Social Service (NCSS), an umbrella body for more than 500 member social service agencies in Singapore. She guides the government body in its remit to provide direction and leadership in social services, seek out strategic partnerships for social services and enhance the capabilities of social service agencies.
Fam has been involved in social services for more than two decades at both national and charitable levels, primarily in the areas of healthcare, mental health, palliative care and disability.
Fam, who is a Justice of the Peace, is also the Vice Chairman of the Board of Visiting Justices & Board of Inspection. She sits on various other committees and boards such as the Institute of Mental Health Institutional Committee, SG Cares Steering Committee and Lien Foundation.
Awards
2008
Public Service Medal
2014
Public Service Star
Did You Know?
The National Council of Social Service has published a guide on the words and phrases to avoid when the media report on mental-health conditions, to address the social stigma associated with these issues.