UNMET NEEDS by Dorcas Lim Qian-Yi https://padlet.com/dorcas979/tofdcuorwsjk TG04 en-us 2017-09-28 14:26:50 UTC 2017-10-02 08:06:07 UTC hello@padlet.com Do you think it's the government's responsibility to provide for unmet needs of vulnerable communities in Singapore? https://padlet.com/dorcas979/tofdcuorwsjk/wish/192877088 2017-10-02 07:41:09 UTC https://padlet.com/dorcas979/tofdcuorwsjk/wish/192877088 Partly the government's responsibility I guess. We think that it's important that the government does have things put in place to ensure stability for it's citizens [safety net]. The government however, should not provide EVERYTHING for it's citizens and we shouldn't rely just on the government. We must learn to be hardworking and diligent, but knowing that there is a safety net set by the government. https://padlet.com/dorcas979/tofdcuorwsjk/wish/192877128

]]> 2017-10-02 07:41:18 UTC https://padlet.com/dorcas979/tofdcuorwsjk/wish/192877128 https://padlet.com/dorcas979/tofdcuorwsjk/wish/192877144 Group 5
In some sense, yes. For instance, those elderly who do not have enough money for their medical treatment

]]> 2017-10-02 07:41:20 UTC https://padlet.com/dorcas979/tofdcuorwsjk/wish/192877144 (Team 3 SST) Yes to a large extent https://padlet.com/dorcas979/tofdcuorwsjk/wish/192877252 For the vulnerable communities in Singapore,  government's intervention plays a part in helping them to fulfill their basic needs. 
However, over reliance is not recommended.]]> 2017-10-02 07:41:49 UTC https://padlet.com/dorcas979/tofdcuorwsjk/wish/192877252 YES https://padlet.com/dorcas979/tofdcuorwsjk/wish/192877401 The government has the resources and power to fulfil unmet needs. Although we cannot rely on the Government entirely, it is important for the govt. to play a part in pushing for it ]]> 2017-10-02 07:42:20 UTC https://padlet.com/dorcas979/tofdcuorwsjk/wish/192877401 Group 1 https://padlet.com/dorcas979/tofdcuorwsjk/wish/192877410 It is the government's responsibility only in terms of supporting and kick-starting initiatives for the free market. 

]]> 2017-10-02 07:42:22 UTC https://padlet.com/dorcas979/tofdcuorwsjk/wish/192877410 Group 7 https://padlet.com/dorcas979/tofdcuorwsjk/wish/192877424 To a certain extent,
Yes - take care of fundamental needs, just like paternalistic governance in Singapore.

No - in order to have a sustainable structure, ]]> 2017-10-02 07:42:25 UTC https://padlet.com/dorcas979/tofdcuorwsjk/wish/192877424 Group 2 https://padlet.com/dorcas979/tofdcuorwsjk/wish/192877473 Yes to a certain extent. The government only has limited funds to provide for such communities. They are also capable of creating opportunities for people in such community to strive in and better their own situations. However, it is still up to the people to take up the opportunities given to them and make their lives better. If the government provides too much, ]]> 2017-10-02 07:42:36 UTC https://padlet.com/dorcas979/tofdcuorwsjk/wish/192877473 Group 10 https://padlet.com/dorcas979/tofdcuorwsjk/wish/192877525 Yes. We believe they have the necessary power and resources to support the programmes to meet Singapore's unmet needs.]]> 2017-10-02 07:42:46 UTC https://padlet.com/dorcas979/tofdcuorwsjk/wish/192877525 Group 9 https://padlet.com/dorcas979/tofdcuorwsjk/wish/192877678 2017-10-02 07:43:18 UTC https://padlet.com/dorcas979/tofdcuorwsjk/wish/192877678 Group 4 https://padlet.com/dorcas979/tofdcuorwsjk/wish/192877972 Its a joint effort rather than just the government's. ]]> 2017-10-02 07:44:22 UTC https://padlet.com/dorcas979/tofdcuorwsjk/wish/192877972 Partly, https://padlet.com/dorcas979/tofdcuorwsjk/wish/192878037 other organisations can also contribute to meeting unmet needs

]]> 2017-10-02 07:44:41 UTC https://padlet.com/dorcas979/tofdcuorwsjk/wish/192878037 Group 8 https://padlet.com/dorcas979/tofdcuorwsjk/wish/192878041 Yes, it's the governments responsibility because they have the resources and they know who the people with unmet needs are. ]]> 2017-10-02 07:44:42 UTC https://padlet.com/dorcas979/tofdcuorwsjk/wish/192878041 To a significant extent yes; the government is responsible for channeling collective resources provided by the mass whether by law or due to social acceptance. However, this does not mean that the government should be wholly responsible. https://padlet.com/dorcas979/tofdcuorwsjk/wish/192878085 2017-10-02 07:44:52 UTC https://padlet.com/dorcas979/tofdcuorwsjk/wish/192878085 Yas https://padlet.com/dorcas979/tofdcuorwsjk/wish/192878184 2017-10-02 07:45:20 UTC https://padlet.com/dorcas979/tofdcuorwsjk/wish/192878184 Group 1 - Disabled https://padlet.com/dorcas979/tofdcuorwsjk/wish/192881711 Physical struggles:
- Accessibility (Commuting from place to place)
  • Household chores
  • Taking care of yourself
  • Ability to find jobs/ job opportunities

Emotional struggles: 
Holding up your self-esteem, learning to adapt
  • Finding a partner
  • No drive in life
  • Leads to potential consequences like depression

Assistance needed:
  • Special education schools
  • Financial support
  • Job opportunities
  • Special public facilities
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