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Committee of Supply 2022 debate, Day 6: Rahayu Mahzam on support for caregivers of special needs individuals

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The Government must "synchronise" efforts, especially on larger issues, to support caregivers of special needs individuals, said MP Rahayu Mahzam. Speaking in Parliament on Wednesday (Mar 9), she hopes the Government will remain cognizant of the varying needs of caregivers. As it is "work in progress", she said she trusts that the Government will remain committed to develop the support structures for caregivers. She also asked for details on the Enabling Masterplan to further strengthen support in areas like employment, lifelong learning and respite care. She wanted to know more about the strategic effort to bring in different stakeholders and the community to support caregivers.

The Government must "synchronise" efforts, especially on larger issues, to support caregivers of special needs individuals, said MP Rahayu Mahzam. Speaking in Parliament on Wednesday (Mar 9), she hopes the Government will remain cognizant of the varying needs of caregivers. As it is "work in progress", she said she trusts that the Government will remain committed to develop the support structures for caregivers. She also asked for details on the Enabling Masterplan to further strengthen support in areas like employment, lifelong learning and respite care. She wanted to know more about the strategic effort to bring in different stakeholders and the community to support caregivers.

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