Committee of Supply 2025 debate, Day 6: Rachel Ong on workplace support for caregivers
Single caregivers form the backbone of informal caregiving, often juggling full-time jobs at the cost of career progression and retirement security. Some are even forced to leave the workforce entirely. MP Rachel Ong shared these observations in parliament on Friday (Mar 7). She also noted that for parents of children with severe disabilities, flexible work is essential and not a preference. She wanted to know how the government will ensure that caregivers, especially singles supporting elderly parents and parents of children with disabilities, can remain in the workforce while meeting their caregiving responsibilities despite return-to-office mandates.
Single caregivers form the backbone of informal caregiving, often juggling full-time jobs at the cost of career progression and retirement security. Some are even forced to leave the workforce entirely. MP Rachel Ong shared these observations in parliament on Friday (Mar 7). She also noted that for parents of children with severe disabilities, flexible work is essential and not a preference. She wanted to know how the government will ensure that caregivers, especially singles supporting elderly parents and parents of children with disabilities, can remain in the workforce while meeting their caregiving responsibilities despite return-to-office mandates.
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