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ANNUAL REPORT

2016 - 2017

53RD ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

25TH

May 2017

KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital

Level 1, Training Centre,

100 Bukit Timah Road,

Singapore 229899

SINGAPORE PHYSIOTHERAPY

ASSOCIATION

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Minutes of 52nd Annual General Meeting .................................................................................................... 4

Vision, Mission Statement, Council, Student Council and Administrative Support .................11

President’s Report .............................................................................................................................................13

Honorary Treasurer’s Report ........................................................................................................................15

Auditor’s Report .................................................................................................................................................16

Financial Statements ........................................................................................................................................17

Singapore-International Physiotherapy Congress 2017 .....................................................................22

Corporate Communications Committee Report .....................................................................................26

Education Committee Report ........................................................................................................................29

Membership Committee Report....................................................................................................................31

Student Council 2016 Report ........................................................................................................................33

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MINUTES OF 52ND

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Minutes of 52nd Annual General Meeting of the Singapore Physiotherapy Association held on Tuesday, 24th May 2016 at SGH Academia,

Room L2-S3, 20 College Road, Singapore 169856

Members Present:

Azad Sairam, Chinnappan Arulkumar, Chng Chye Tuan, Choo Ying Ying Roselyn, Chua Catherine Bee

Hong, Er Beng Siong, Foong Jing Wen, Haron Muhammad Jazimin Bin, Huang Shilin Katherin, Koh Ang

Hong, Kuwan Gigi Foon Pang, Lee Siew Yee, Lee Sin Yi, Lim Feng Yu Vivian, Lim Shern Ario, Ng Chong

Ching, Ng Jerome-Christian, Ng Lih Yen, Ng Ting Ting Phoebe, Poon Lian Li Cheryl, Prithvi Balaji,

Rajaraman Mohankumar, Soh Leng Hsien Shawn, Soon Tze Chin Benjamin, Steiner Philippe, Tan Celia

La Choo, Tan Bee Yee, Tan Whan Lee Gideon, Tan Pei Pei Jean, Thilarajah Shamala, Toh Song Choon,

Verma Dinesh, Wee Zi Yun Joanna, Yan Yong (Michael), Yeo Hwee Koon, Yzelman Rachel (35)

Proxies:

Noordin Asila Alia, Myint Aye Aye, Ravi Annuradhaa, Dass Marguerita Beebee, Chew Shuxian Eleanor,

Chan Jiahui Elizabeth, Chua Shiling Carol, Su Chaw Chaw, Gan Yi Ming, Ho Sain Hozaidah, Jiang

Haiting, Kee Wun Yee Jenna, Koh Sue Wei Davina, Khoo Ting Yin, Lee Yoke Fun, Li Mingjuan, Ng Chai

Ming, Lim Audrey Ei Ping, Lim Hsin Wei Wendy, Vellaichamy Maheswari, Aleste Maureen Navarra, Sidhu

Parveen, Ong Yean Hong, Mazlan Nur Mazlina, Ng Christopher, Ng Shin Huey, Ahmad Khalid Nada Bte,

Nashruddin Kumar Farha Nisha, Ong Hwee Kuan, Rosli Sabrina, Ng Yoke Leng Michelle, Sia Jia Ning

Ann, Tamlyn Tan, Tang Sek Cheng, Tay Yiling, Tan Kim Guan Derek, Teo Swee San Agnes, Wong Xiu

Qing, Teng Sze Kee Bernadine, Yang Liying, Xu Chunchao, Yap Yan Mei, Yee Zhi Rong, Yong Limin

(44)

The meeting was called to order at 7:30pm by the Chair of the meeting, Mr. Shawn Soh.

Roll Call:

Mr Soh confirmed that there was a total of 35 voting members present out of a total of 591 registered

voting members with 44 proxies received for voting purpose, meeting the quorum of 40 members for the

meeting.

7 non-voting members were present at the meeting as well.

Adoption of the Minutes of 51st Annual General Meeting:

There was no amendment to the minutes of the 51st Annual General Meeting. Hence, the minutes were

proposed passed by Mr. Yan Yong (Michael) and seconded by Ms. Catherine Chua Bee Hong.

President’s Report:

Prof Celia Tan presented the overview of the Association’s events and activities for 2015-2016. She also

brought the issues faced membership retention and the efforts of the team to sustain the numbers

especially after WCPT.

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Moving forward, she highlighted the upcoming congress in October 2016 and encouraged support for the

congress. She also presented the Visioning Workshop post-group discussion on the position statements

and 5-year strategic goals and action plan for each of the following 4 groups i.e.

Advocacy and Leadership

Education and Research

Clinical Standards, Services and Accessibility

Specialisation and Accreditation.

Members were encouraged to give comments and feedback on these proposed strategic goals and action

plans.

Prof Tan concluded with some parting words of encouragement to the new Council to be elected in.

Hon. Treasurer’s Report:

The audited financial report for the term from 1 April 2015 to 31 March 2016 was presented to members

for approval by the Honorary Treasurer, Ms Tan Bee Yee.

The report was proposed passed by Ms Prithvi Balaji and seconded by Ms Gigi Kuwan.

Update of WCPT-AWP Activities:

Mr. Dinesh Verma, Secretary of AWP Executive Committee introduced the AWP Executive Council, its

key objectives and challenges of AWP.

He also highlighted that the next WCPT-AWP congress will be held in Bangkok on 27th to 30th June

2017 with the theme “Moving towards health, longevity and sustainability.

SIPC 2016 Updates:

Ms Lee Sin Yi highlighted the congress objectives and introduced the Organising and Scientific

committee members. The congress plenary speakers, the Scientific programmes which included pre-

congress workshops and public forum and congress proper, and registration fees with HPF funding

available were also introduced. Call for abstracts will end 27 May 2016. Members were encouraged to

disseminate the information to all their PT contacts.

PT Day 2015 and 75th PT Diamond Jubilee Celebration:

Mr. Yan Yong (Michael) presented the collaborative plans with ActiveSG to reach out to the elderly in the

community with a functional screening tool to encourage them to live a healthy lifestyle and take up sports

with ActiveSG.

The 75th Diamond Jubilee logo to be adopted was also revealed to the members.

Updates from the Private Practitioners Chapter:

Mr Er Beng Siong said the chapter was a platform for communication for all private practitioners. The

chapter will be looking into forming a new committee and to settle the insurance on professional

indemnity policies.

2015-2016 Student Council President’s Address:

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Mr. Aiden Lin, the outgoing Student Council President shared the activities and his experience in the

Student Council. It had been an enriching and insightful experience for him and his team. He thanked the

SPA Council for giving them the opportunities to be involved in the association events.

Updates from Membership Committee and Proposed Change in Constitution:

1. Membership Application Online

The new features on Membership Application Online, which became available on the Association website

since August 2015, were presented. Benefits include:

Paperless application

Faster application n processing time

Able to pay via credit card

Members were encouraged to use the system and provide feedback to Association.

2. Change in Constitution

The Student membership fee was proposed by Council to include the 4-year membership of students in

the SIT degree programme. Reduction of the membership fee to make it more affordable for the students

to join membership was also proposed for approval.

Current fee for 3-year Student Membership:

If student joins in:

Year 1 - they pay $100 for 3 years membership

Year 2 - they pay $75 for 2 years membership

Year 3 - they pay $50 for 1 year membership

All membership expire in June of Student’s year 3.

Proposed fee for 4-year Student Membership

If student joins in:

Year 1 - proposed they pay $80 for 4 years membership



Year 4 - proposed they pay $25 for 1 year membership

All membership to expire on month the student graduates.

The change of Student membership fee was proposed for approval by Mr. Yan Yong (Michael) and

seconded by Mr. Gideon Tan.

The change was unanimously approved by members. The change will be submitted to Registrar of

Societies for approval before it takes effect.

Election for 2016-2018 Council:

POSTION : PRESIDENT

Name of nominee : Ms Lee Sin Yi

Proposed by : Prof. Celia Tan

Seconded by : Ms Tan Bee Yee

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There were no other nominations and it was proposed close by Ms Prithvi Balaji and seconded by Ms

Vivian Lim.

Ms Lee Sin Yi was elected as President of the Association for 2016 to 2018.

POSITION : VICE-PRESIDENT

Name of nominee 1 : Mr Er Beng Siong

Proposed by : Ms Lee Sin Yi

Seconded by : Ms Prithvi Balaji

Name of nominee 2 : Mr. Yan Yong (Michael)

Proposed by : Mr. Shawn Soh

Seconded by : Ms. Gigi Kuwan

Nomination close:

Proposed by : Ms Vivian Lim

Seconded by : Ms Gigi Kuwan

Members voted and Mr Er Beng Siong was elected as Vice-President of the Association for 2016 to 2018.

POSITION : HONORARY SECRETARY


Proposed by : Mr Ng Chong Ching

Seconded by : Mr Shawn Soh

Name of nominee 2 : Ms Cheryl Poon


Seconded by : Ms Tan Bee Yee

Name of nominee 3 : Ms Vivian Lim

Proposed by : Mr Er Beng Siong

Seconded by : Prof. Celia Tan

Nomination close:

Proposed by : Ms Catherine Chua

Seconded by : Ms Prithvi Balaji

Members voted and Ms Vivian Lim was elected as Honorary Secretary of the Association for 2016 to

2018.

POSITION : HONORARY TREASURER

Name of nominee 1 : Ms Koh Ang Hong

Proposed by : Ms Prithvi Balaji

Seconded by : Ms Lee Sin Yi

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Proposed by : Mr Muhammad Jazimin Bin Haron

Seconded by : Mr Ng Chong Ching


Proposed by : Ms Gigi Kuwan

Seconded by : Ms Ng Li Yen

Nomination close:

Proposed by : Ms Vivian Lim

Seconded by : Mr Gideon Tan

Members voted and Ms Koh Ang Hong was elected as Honorary Treasurer of the Association for 2016 to

2018.

COUNCIL MEMBERS

Name of nominee 1 : Mr Gideon Tan

Proposed by : Mr Shawn Soh

Seconded by : Mr Ng Chye Tuan

Name of nominee 2 : Mr Muhammad Jazimin Bin Haron


Seconded by : Mr Shawn Soh

Name of nominee 3 : Mr Jerome Ng

Proposed by : Ms Catherine Chua

Seconded by : Ms Phoebe Ng

Name of nominee 4 : Mr Chinnappan Arul Kumar

Proposed by : Prof Celia Tan

Seconded by : Mr Rajaraman Mohan

Name of nominee 5 : Mr Sairam Azad


Seconded by : Mr Chinnappan Arul Kumar


Proposed by : Ms Gigi Kuwan

Seconded by : Prof Celia Tan

Name of nominee 7 : Ms Shern Lim

Proposed by : Ms Tan Bee Yee

Seconded by : Mr Chinnappan Arul Kumar

Name of nominee 8 : Ms Lee Siew Yee


Seconded by : Ms Gigi Kuwan

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Name of nominee 9 : Dr Benjamin Soon

Proposed by : Mr Gideon Tan

Seconded by : Mr Ng Chong Ching

Nomination closed:


Seconded by : Mr Michael Yan

The members voted and the following were elected as Council members:

1. Mr Gideon Tan

2. Mr Muhammad Jazimin Bin Haron

3. Mr Jerome Ng

4. Mr Sairam Azad

5. Ms Cheryl Poon

6. Ms Shern Lim

7. Ms Lee Siew Yee

8. Dr Benjamin Soon

Appointments:

HONORARY ADVISOR

Prof. Celia Tan was proposed by Mr Michael Yan and seconded by Ms. Lee Sin Yi.

There was no other nomination and the proposal was closed by Ms Prithvi Balaji and seconded by Ms

Gigi Kuwan.

Prof. Celia Tan was appointed as the Honorary Advisor for the Association.

HONORARY MEDICAL ADVISOR

A/Prof. Chan Yew Weng was proposed by Ms Tan Bee Yee and seconded by Ms Prithvi Balaji.

There were no other nomination and the proposal was closed by Mr. Yan Yong (Michael) and seconded

by Ms Katherin Huang.

A/Prof. Chan was appointed as the Honorary Medical Advisor for the Association.

HONORARY LEGAL ADVISOR

David Lim and Partners were proposed by Mr. Yan Yong (Michael) and seconded by Ms Prithvi Balaji.

There was no other nomination and the proposal was closed by Ms Koh Ang Hong and seconded by Ms

Tan Bee Yee.

David Lim and Partners were appointed as Honorary Legal Advisors for the Association.

HONORARY AUDITORS

Mr. Allen Pathmarajah was proposed by Prof. Celia Tan and seconded by Mr Philippe Steiner.

Mr. Philippe Steiner was proposed by Ms Tan Bee Yee and seconded by Ms Lee Sin Yi.

There were no other nominations and it was proposed closed by Ms Prithvi Balaji and seconded by Mr

Michael Yan.

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Both Mr. Allen Pathmarajah and Mr. Philippe Steiner were appointed Honorary Auditors for the

Association.

Other Matters Arising

A query was raised by a member on the membership application requirements of submission of entry

level certificate and employment letter as these are required for AHPC and available online on their

website.

It was agreed by Council and members to waive these requirements for new Ordinary membership

applications only as applicants must be registered with AHPC before they can apply for this category of

membership. The submissions are still required for other category memberships.

There were no further business discussed and the meeting was proposed closed by Ms. Prithvi Balaji and

seconded by Ms. Tan Bee Yee.

Meeting ended at 9.15pm.

Minutes recorded by: Ms Maureen Loh, Finance Manager

Approved by:

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A/Prof. Celia Tan Mr Shawn Soh

President Meeting Chair

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VISION, MISSION STATEMENT, COUNCIL, STUDENT COUNCIL AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT

VISION

To be united as one voice and to advocate for high standards of physiotherapy in Singapore

MISSION STATEMENT

To represent the physiotherapy profession in Singapore by:

Encouraging high standards of physiotherapy practice, education and research

Promoting safe, effective and proven clinical standards and practice

Supporting and uniting physiotherapist in Singapore and beyond

COUNCIL MEMBERS

(2016 to 2018)

President Ms Lee Sin Yi

Vice President Mr Er Beng Siong

Honorary Secretary Ms Vivian Lim Feng Yu

Honorary Treasurer Ms Koh Ang Hong

Corporate Communications Committee Mr Jazimin Haron

Ms Cheryl Poon

Ms Shern Lim

Education Committee A/Prof Benjamin Soon

Mr Gideon Tan

Ms Lee Siew Yee

Membership Chairpersons Mr Sairam Azad

Mr Jerome Ng

HONORARY ADVISORS AND AUDITORS

Honorary Advisors Dr Ann Choo

Honorary Medical Advisor A/Prof Chan Yew Weng

Honorary Legal Advisor Mr David Lim and Partners

Honorary Auditors Mr Allen Pathmarajah and Mr Philip Steiner

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STUDENTCOUNCIL 2017

President Mr Marcus Lee Zhi Yuan

Vice - President (External Affairs) Mr Surendran Vatatheeswaran

Vice - President (Internal Affairs) Ms Chan Meifei

Honorary Secretary Ms Mavis Yong Wen Ying

Treasurer Ms Sarah Ong Xin Ping

Logistics Mr Hu Jia Hao

Logistics Co-head Mr Jason Lee Jun Jie

Welfare Ms Sheri Vinita Lalchand

Welfare Co-head Ms Tay Tong Ying

Publicity Ms Petrina Tang Jia Li

Publicity Co-head Ms Johanna Soon Li En

Ad-Hoc Mr Chin Yu Heng

Asian Physical Therapy Student Association (APTSA) representatives:

Ms Sarah Ong Xin Ping

Mr Chin Yu Heng

ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT

Finance Manager Ms Maureen Loh

Administrative Assistant Ms Jenny Chng

Ms Maria Chong (left in Dec 2016)

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PRESIDENT’S REPORT

It has been a rewarding and busy year for the new committee since we took over the Association

leadership at our last AGM. We began the term in fervent preparation for the Singapore-International

Physiotherapy Congress 2016 in October, launched FIT for FUNction in collaboration with ActiveSG as

part of our Physiotherapy Day Celebrations in a series of 4 events spread across from September 2016 to

February this year and began to more actively engage our members through the various platforms

including social media.

CONNECTED, EMPOWERED, ENGAGED - this bears the crux of the direction of our team since we

began last May. We wanted to connect, empower and engage our physiotherapy community, working

physiotherapists and students alike; the public and other stakeholders such as the Ministry of Health, and

voluntary welfare organizations that the professional association has been collaborating with. The

association is the profession’s voice and we needed to continue to strengthen and build our network of

relationships, as we advocate for our vision and mission.

Reaching out to the community: Towards Health Promotion and Preventative Care

In keeping with the nation’s move towards preventative care, and the crucial need to focus on health

promotion and disease prevention, the Association has taken the first step in collaborating with ActiveSG

(part of Sports Singapore) in organizing 4 fitness screening events in the community, FIT for FUNction.

The events involved members of the public undergoing a series of fitness screening stations specially

designed for those less than 60 years old, as well as individuals 60 years and above. We also had a

physiotherapy consult booth where volunteer physiotherapists provided advice for the participants in

terms of their physical activity and exercise needs, based on their screening results. In total, we managed

to screen 401 number members of the public, creating a greater awareness of the possible role of

physiotherapy in injury prevention and optimization of function for sports.

Growing Communities of Practice: Sustaining the Special Interest Groups

Recently, our team took the step to adopt an online platform, Adobe Connect, in the bid to utilize

technology to bring our professional colleagues together in meaningful discussions and learning sessions,

to grow our clinical capability together. We believe strongly that the Association has a unique role of

drawing physiotherapists and fellow practitioners from across the island or even the world together, in our

mission of improving the quality and standards of our clinical practice. There is a pressing need to help

existing special interest groups sustain and continue to grow. These groups can develop into

communities of practice that will be the driving force in the improvement of practice and exchange of

ideas across organizations and sectors. Hence, with the new Adobe Connect, we will be launching a

series of webinars and encouraging our special interest groups to make use of the platform. We hope that

you will lend us your support and give us feedback about these educational sessions.

Learning from one another-Singapore International Physiotherapy Congress (SIPC) 2016

With the theme “Physiotherapy: Transforming Care in the Community”, the congress brought together a

myriad of plenary lectures, symposiums, interactive forums to scientific tracks and networking sessions,

showcasing a wide range of topics from clinical practice, to education, research and professional issues.

The conference was buzzing with activity, inspiring conversations and friendly bantering of old friends. It

was also an extremely special occasion for our profession as we also celebrated our Diamond Jubilee

with 75 years of physiotherapy in Singapore. In a tribute to the pioneers of our profession, as we take

heart of their fighting spirits and tremendous contributions to Singapore’s healthcare and the profession’s

growth, let us continue to strive to shape our nation’s health together. It was a time of unitedness, and a

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rare opportunity for physiotherapy colleagues from various institutions and sectors to share and learn

from one another. We had a total of 55 speakers, 141 participants, and most certainly, we would love to

have had more participants. As we prepare for congress next year, we hope you would join us in this

important biennial education and networking event for the physiotherapy profession, as participants,

speakers and even committee members.

The Turn of an Era-Building our younger generation and continuing the legacy

As the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) Bachelor’s program receives their first batch of

physiotherapy students in September last year, 2016 marks a significant transition for undergraduate

physiotherapy education in Singapore. With the last cohort of Nanyang Polytechnic (NYP) Physiotherapy

students graduating in 2018, a legacy has been laid for SIT to continue. In the face of complex healthcare

needs, fast changing healthcare environments and advancing technology, how can we help our students

grow to become professionals whom we can be proud of, who can give back to society with their

knowledge and skills? Our Association has recently launched a series of workshops on “Essential Skills

for Physiotherapists” that are specially designed for students and young graduates, with the intent to

bridge the gap between school and the workplace. We hope to facilitate the professionalization process

by also enabling closer relationships between the school and clinical departments via Association

platforms. It is only then can we groom our future physiotherapy leaders and professionals for tomorrow’s

healthcare.

ONE VOICE, ONE PROFESSION

As our council works on the 5-year visioning plan set up in 2016, we call for your support in any way that

you can. The profession needs you. Only with greater exchanges and networks will we be able to lay

stronger foundations for the future of our profession, be it in the fields of clinical practice, education,

research or leadership. We look forward to hearing from you as we gather feedback and organize

engagement sessions in the various organizations. Only hand in hand can our profession ever hope to

achieve our vision of “To be united as one voice and to advocate for high standards of physiotherapy in

Singapore”.

Thank you and see you at the AGM!

Ms Sin Yi Lee President (2016-2018)

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HONORARY TREASURER’S REPORT

This report covers the Singapore Physiotherapy Association financial period from 1 April 2016 to 31

March 2017.

As at 31 March 2017, the Association posted a surplus of $13,944 before tax, with a cash and bank

balance of $150,872 which includes a fixed deposit of $ 51,662. The surplus was contributed by the SIPC

congress held in October 2016 which generated a net income of $25,325.

We continued to absorb the credit card service fee of about $10 per transaction of online membership

registration or renewal, which amounted to $1,513.

As the Association works into the future, we will regularly monitor the budgetary process and exercise

tight financial controls to maintain overall financial stability. The Association will continue to look for

avenues of growth and opportunities to return more value to its members.

The Association would like to thank the following for their generous support in our SIPC 2016:

• Lee Foundation for $10,000

• NTUC e2i for $20,000

Reported by:

Koh Ang Hong

Honorary Treasurer (2016-2018)

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AUDITOR’S REPORT

To: The Members of the Singapore Physiotherapy Association

(Registered in Singapore under the Societies Act)

We have audited the financial accounts of the Singapore Physiotherapy Association for the year ended

31 March 2017.

In our opinion, the said financial accounts present a true and fair view of the state of affairs of Singapore

Physiotherapy Association as at the stipulated date.

Allen Pathmarajah (Mr.) Philippe Steiner (Mr.)

Honorary Auditor Honorary Auditor

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

STATEMENT OF INCOME AND EXPENDITURE

for financial year ended 31 March 2017

Note 2017

2016

S$

S$

INCOME FOR THE YEAR

Members' Annual Fees

63,422 1,700

25,852

90,974

(118,490)

(27,516)

41,461

13,944

(613)

13,332 63,422

85,422

Members' Admission Fees

1,700

1,483

Congress and Education Seminars

2

25,852

776

90,974

87,681

LESS: EXPENDITURE 3

(118,490)

($133,956)

SURPLUS / (DEFICIT) FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

(27,516)

($46,275)

OTHER INCOME 4 41,461

$46,262

TOTAL SURPLUS / (DEFICIT) BEFORE TAX

13,944

($13)

UNDER PROVISION FOR INCOME TAX

(613)

-

NET DEFICIT AFTER TAX TRANSFERRED TO ACCUMULATED FUND

13,332

($13)

(The accompanying notes form an integral part of and should be read in conjunction with these financial

statements)

Lee Sin Yi Koh Ang Hong

President Hon. Treasurer

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BALANCE SHEETS

as at 31 March 2017

Note 2017

2016

S$

S$

NON-CURRENT ASSETS

Office Equipment Cost

$2,066

$2,066

less: Office Equipment Accum Depreciation

($2,066)

($2,066)

$0

$0

CURRENT ASSETS

Receivables and Prepayments

($750)

$39,168

Cash & Bank Balances 5 $150,872

$117,954

$150,122

$157,122

Less: CURRENT LIABILITIES

Membership Fees Received in Advance

$47,462

$51,324

Other Income Received in Advance 6 $4,000

$12,000

Payables

$19,920

$29,002

Provision for Income Tax

$758

$145

$72,140

$92,471

NET CURRENT (LIABILITIES) / ASSETS

$77,983

$64,651

NET ASSETS

$77,983

$64,651

Represented by:

Accumulated Fund

$77,983

$64,651

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN ACCUMULATED FUNDS

for year ended 31 March 2017

2017

$2,016

S$

S$

Balance as at 1 April 2016

$64,651

$64,664

Net Surplus for the Year

$13,332

($13)

Balance as at 31 March 2017

$77,983

$64,651

(The accompanying notes form an integral part of and should be read in conjunction with these financial statements)


Hon. Treasurer

Singapore Physiotherapy Association


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CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT

for financial year ended 31 March 2017

2017

2016

S$

S$

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

(Deficit)/Surplus before taxation

13,944

(13)

Adjustment for:

Depreciation of Office Equipment & others

-

316

Operating Cash flow before Working Capital Changes

13,944

303

(Increase)/Decrease in Inventory & Prepayments

39,918

(38,808)

Increase/ (Decrease) in membership fees received in advance (3,862)

(40,072)

Increase/(Decrease) in other income received in advance (8,000)

(22,134)

Increase/(Decreased) in Payables

(9,082)

23,146

Cash Generated from Operations

32,918

(77,565)

Less: Income Tax (paid)

-

-

Net Cash Flow from Operating Activities

32,918

(77,565)

NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

32,918

(77,565)

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF

YEAR

117,954

195,519

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF YEAR

150,872

117,954

(The accompanying notes form an integral part of and should be read in conjunction with these financial

statements)



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Notes to the Financial Statements as at 31 March 2017

1 The accompanying notes form an integral part of and should be read in conjunction with the financial statements.

2 Congress and Education Seminars 2017 2016

S$ S$

- SPA Education Seminars 1,227 $5,980

Registration fee - members 312 $3,135

Registration fee - non members 915 $2,845

Less: Expenditure ($699) ($5,204)

Surplus (A) 528 776

- SIPC 2016

Income:

Registration fee - members 27,120.00

Registration fee - non- members 50,580.00

Sponsorship & Other Income 52,400.00

Less: Expenditure

(104,775)

Surplus - (B)

25,325

Total Surplus - (A + B)

25,852 776

3 Expenditure:

2017

2016

S$

S$

Affiliate Membership Fee

$1,703

$2,721

Bank Charges

$368

$361

Paypal fee

$1,513

$439

Community Projects, Collaterals and Exhibitions

$13,564

$9,621

Depreciation

-

$316

Mobile Subscription

$528

$569

Office & Storage

$6,940

$9,180

Office Insurance

$201

-

Office Internet and Utilities

$1,035

$479

Other General Expenses

$2,081

$2,726

Planning Retreat

$1,084

-

Postage, Printing & Rental of Post Box

$631

$523

Refreshments

$1,066

$1,507

Salary and CPF

$79,776

$73,653

Stationaries

$396

$684

Student Expenses

$624

$1,412

Transport Expenses

$365

$273

Website

$6,613

$11,060

WCPT 2015 Expenses

-

$18,432

Total

$118,490

$133,956

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4 Other Income 2017 2016

S$ S$

Advertisement from members 4,815 9,270

Advertisement from non-members 16,360 11,320

Bank interest 358 52

# Product Endorsement Fee 8,000 8,000

Endorsement Application fee 1,200 1,500

Article Request 90 120

Reimbursements 10,638 16,000

Total 41,461 46,262

5 Cash and Bank Balances

2017

2016

S$

S$

Bank Account

97,541

55,554

Petty Cash - Treasurer

200

200

Petty Cash - Student Council

100

100

Fixed Deposit

51,662

51,664

Undeposited funds - paypal

1,370

10,436

150,872

117,954

6 Other Income Received in Advance 2017 2016

S$ S$

Endorsement fee 4,000

12,000

4,000

12,000

Endorsing fee as at 1 April 2016 12,000

14,000

New Endorsement

-

6,000

# Endorsing period 1Apr 2016 to 31Mar 2017 (8,000)

(8,000)

Endorsing fee as at 31Mar 2017 4,000

12,000



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SINGAPORE-INTERNATIONAL PHYSIOTHERAPY CONGRESS 2017

Organising Committee (OC):

Organising Chair : Ms Yong Limin

Organising Vice-Chair : Ms Privthi Balaji

Organising Hon. Secretary : Ms Cheryl Poon

Sponsorship, Fundraising & Exhibitors : Mr Jazimin Haron

Ms Maureen Loh

Publicity & Media Release : Ms Jean Tan Pei Pei

Ms Foo Miao Wei Roxanne

Ms Mah Shimin

Volunteer Management : Ms Elizabeth Reyes

: Ms Aideen Hinch

: Ms Paola Ng

Public Forum : Ms Loo Yin Peng

Mr Derrick Tan

Mr Aiden Lin Yuda

Scientific Committee (SC):

Scientific Chair : Ms Lee Sin Yi

Scientific Vice-Chair : Mr Lai Chung Chun Jason

Scientific Hon. Secretary : Ms Cindy Lim

Committee Members : Ms Cindy Soh

Ms Pang Li Chin

Dr Clement Yan

A/Prof Benjamin Soon

Mr Eric Ho

Ms Mazlina Maslan

Ms Mong Yiqin

Supported by : Ms Juliana Leong, Project Co-ordinator

Ms Maureen Loh, SPA Finance

Manager

The SIPC 2016 was organised in conjunction with celebration of the diamond jubilee of 75 years of

physiotherapy practice in Singapore. The congress consists of the following events:

15th Oct 2016 - Public Forums on Physiotherapy: Transforming Care, Touching Lives

held at the Tampines Regional Library

28th Oct 2016 - Pre-congress workshops conducted at healthcare institutions around the

island

29th - 30

th Oct 2016 - 2-day congress at Singapore Expo Max Atria

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Public Forums

The public forums took place at the Tampines Regional Library Auditorium on 15th October 2016. The

theme was “Physiotherapy: Transforming Care, Touching Lives”. Organized in collaboration with the

National Library Board, the public forum comprised of the following program (shown below) and drew

close to 100 participants.

Time Topic Speakers

9.00-10.00am Role of Physiotherapists in the Continuum of

Care-From Hospital to Community

My Journey with Physiotherapy

Ms Pauline Koh, Ms Joy Teo

Ms Claudia Su

Mr Ibrahim Essam Kuhail

10.00-10.45am Overcoming Sedentary Lifestyle for all ages

with Exercise

Ms Cindy Soh

10.45-11am Book reviews on exercise Ms Jean Tan

11.00-11.10am Break

11.10-11.25am Exercise session Ms Cindy Soh

11.25-12.05pm Get to the Root of your Shoulder Pain Ms Claudia Su

The first forum aimed to demonstrate to the public how physiotherapists can aid in their rehabilitation

journey from the acute to the community. Physiotherapists from the community and private sectors, as

well as a client with spinal cord injury, Mr Ibrahim, shared about the rehabilitation process and the role of

physiotherapy in the recovery journey.

The lecture on “Overcoming Sedentary Lifestyle for all ages with Exercise” saw Ms Cindy Soh, a

physiotherapist from the National Healthcare Group Polyclinics, illustrate evidence-based findings of why

it is crucial to reduce sedentary behaviour and encourage more physical activity. Participants also

enjoyed an exercise session, comprising of strengthening and balance exercises, conducted by Cindy.

They were motivated and interested to find out more about how they can take part in physical activities or

exercises in order to prevent or slow down the progression of chronic diseases.

Ms Claudia Su, from private practice, also shared with the public in her lecture on “Get to the Root of your

Shoulder Pain” about basic anatomy of the shoulder and some common shoulder conditions that resul t in

pain. She also explained how physiotherapy can assist in the alleviation of pain and the recovery process.

Overcoming Sedentary Lifestyle for all ages with Exercise

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The session provided an opportunity for the public to understand the role of physiotherapy in

musculoskeletal conditions such as shoulder pain, and be aware of when to seek help when they

encounter such conditions.

In general, the lectures and exercise sessions were well-received by the participants and raised their

awareness about the role of physiotherapy. The Forums also reiterated the importance of physical activity

and exercise, and how crucial reducing sedentary behaviour is in improving their health.

Pre-congress Workshops

The SIPC 2016 consisted of three (3) pre-congress workshops conducted at healthcare institutions

around the island on 28th October and a two-day congress at the Expo Max Atria on 29th-30th October

2016.

The pre-congress workshops comprised of 2 full-day workshops and 1 3-hour workshop.

Workshop 1 was “Lateral Epicondylalgia: A Pragmatic Evidence Informed Approach” by Professor Bill

Vicenzino (University of Queensland) which explored updated evidence-based treatment to a commonly

encountered musculoskeletal condition.

Workshop 2, “Too Much Sitting: Potential for Better Health through Understanding and Influencing

Sedentary Behavior”, was a collaboration between Professor Neville Owen (Baker IDI, Heart & Diabetes

Institute, Melbourne) and Dr Falk Muller-Riemenschneide (Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health,

Singapore) that shared with physiotherapists how to assess sedentary behaviour and work towards

encouraging physical activity and movement.

The final pre-congress workshop, titled “Optimizing Clinical Education Experience: An Action Learning

Approach”, by Dr Hu Ming-Hsia introduced an action learning approach to clinician-educators with the

objective of improving physiotherapy education in the clinical setting, hence contributing to better

physiotherapy care.

All 3 workshops included interactive lectures, discussions and hands-on practical.

Singapore-International Physiotherapy Congress 2016

The Singapore-International Physiotherapy Congress (SIPC) 2016 was held in conjunction with SPA

celebrating the diamond jubilee of 75 years of physiotherapy in Singapore. The congress theme was

“Physiotherapy: Transforming Care in the Community”. The opening ceremony for SIPC 2016 was

officiated by our Minister of State for Health, Dr Amy Khor. Dr Khor shared about the need for

physiotherapy particularly with an ageing population in Singapore as she described a move towards a

less hospital-centric system and a focus on health instead of “healthcare”.

Pre-congress workshops (practical and

discussions)

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The two-day congress included the following: Three (3) plenary lectures, one (1) special closing lecture,

two (2) overseas guest lectures, five (5) symposiums, seven (7) interactive forums, three (3) mini-

workshops, five (5) networking sessions and one (1) students’ forum – featuring a total of 3 plenary

speakers and 55 local speakers. The congress had a total of sixteen (16) oral presentations across four

(4) scientific tracks and thirty-three (33) poster presentations.

The SIPC 2016, with the sessions innovatively designed to include panelists ranging from acute to

community settings introduced evidence-based physiotherapy management and created opportunities for

physiotherapists to exchange their clinical experience. The sessions also stimulated collaborative

exchange on important topics in physiotherapy practice, education, research and leadership, all of which

are crucial to assisting the physiotherapy profession equip themselves to be part of the health system

transformation and care re-design in Singapore.

These sessions saw more than 200 delegates and speakers, both local and from around the world,

participate actively in the sessions and interacting with one another, sharing their skills and knowledge.

The congress would not be possible without the support of Lee Foundation, e2i and our corporate

sponsors and exhibitors. We were able to organize the public forum without the need to charge

admission fees. Their support enabled a greater outreach to the public and provided us with the capacity

to bring in internationally acclaimed speakers, thus allowing our local physiotherapy community the

opportunity to learn from them. We would like to once again, express our heartfelt gratitude to Lee

Foundation and e2i for their kind support towards SIPC 2016.

Reported by: Ms Lee Sin Yi

Congress symposiums, forums and mini-workshops

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CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT

Committee Co-chairs:

Mr Jazimin Haron

Ms Cheryl Poon

Ms Shern Lim

Sub-committee members:

Mr Clement Liew

Mr Aiden Lin

The 2016 Annual General Meeting concluded with a new batch of Council members. The current

Corporate Communication Committee (CCC) is now co-chaired by Mr Jazimin Haron (Khoo Teck Puat

Hospital), Ms Cheryl Poon (Singapore General Hospital) and Ms Shern Lim (Worklife Balance). We also

welcome Mr Clement Liew (Khoo Teck Puat Hospital) and Mr Aiden Lin (NYP Physiotherapy) as sub-

committee members.

First, we take this opportunity to thank our previous CCC chairpersons headed by Mr Michael Yan, Mr

Shawn Soh and Ms Prithvi Balaji for continually engaging our partners in the community and setting the

ground work for the new committee.

When the new CCC was formed, our first step was to set objectives for the council. As a team, the CCC

wanted to focus on deepening relationships with the public and partners. This is through supporting and

engaging in disease prevention and health promotion initiatives. Engaging the public through social media

is also important. We have set up an Instagram account for the Association (@singaporephysiotherapy)

and continue with the Facebook page. We also wanted to continue our good relationships with existing

partners such as NUS Medical Society and Diabetic Society of Singapore and formed new ones to better

engage the community. In 2016, we collaborated with Tampines Library for the Public Forum, and

ActiveSG for FIT for FUNction. Here are some the activities that were carried out

Activities for 2016 – 2017

FIT for FUNction with ActiveSG

FIT for FUNction (FFF) is a public event jointly organised by the Singapore Physiotherapy Association

and ActiveSG with the aim of assessing a person's physical fitness and providing them advice on how to

improve their fitness. The battery of tests is adapted from various evidence-based tests such as the

Senior Fitness Test, NAPFA test and the YMCA Fitness Assessment. The first FFF event was held on the

25th of September 2016 at Pasir Ris Sports Centre in conjunction with World Physiotherapy Day 2016.

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The event was a success with over 100 participants and 30 volunteers gracing the event. Subsequently

we had FFF events in Yishun (anchored by KTPH), Toa Payoh and Jurong West.

Moving forward, the council has come out with a 2-year plan together with ActiveSG to ensure

sustainability and relevance. This includes training ActiveSG Fitness Instructors to be able to carry out

these tests at their own gyms. FFF events will still be carried out throughout the year with

physiotherapists providing exercise consultation services. Through this collaboration with ActiveSG, we

hope to raise awareness of physical fitness and promote physical activity and exercise as a mode to stay

healthy.

Public Health Service (PHS) 2016 “Promoting Health, Spreading Awareness” with NUS Medical

Society

Public Health Service (formerly known as Public Health Screening) is an annual project organised by the

NUS Medical Society that aims to raise health awareness amongst Singapore’s public. The event was

held on the 8th and 9th October at Clementi Central. Singapore Physiotherapy Association had the

privilege to work in collaboration with NUS on the geriatric component with the aim of identifying elderly

participants with high falls risks.

A total of 29 volunteers (15 physiotherapists, 3 therapy associates, and 11 students from SIT/NYP) from

the Singapore Physiotherapy Association supported the event. The Short Physical Performance Battery

was conducted by our volunteers and most participants went through a physiotherapy consultation

session where the importance of exercises and falls precaution strategies were shared. We also

addressed some of the participants’ queries on the type of exercises and rehabilitation requirements for

their areas of concern. Participants who were identified with high risks of falls were flagged to the medical

personnel where follow up care to a physiotherapy clinic was suggested. The event was a success,

reaching out to 1362 participants in total at the whole PHS event.

Collaborations as such had allowed the Singapore Physiotherapy Association to work with our healthcare

partners in continuing care of our local population through health screenings and education, in keeping

with the ultimate aim of promoting health. It had also provided opportunities for the association members

to advocate for our profession and to come together to support the needs of our local community.

World Diabetes Day “Keep Our Eyes on Diabetes by Staying Active!” with Diabetic Society of

Singapore

Every year, the Singapore Physiotherapy Association (SPA) participates in the World Diabetes Day

(WDD) celebrations organised by the Diabetic Society of Singapore.

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The theme for 2016 was Eyes on Diabetes, so we chose to educate the public on how prevention is

always better than cure, with a focus on lifestyle modifications.

The event attracted about 100 visitors who were taken through a talk and an exercise routine.

Participants learnt about how modifying physical activity and lifestyle habits can help prevent diabetes in

the 10-min short talk. The second segment was a 5-min dance with the use of resistance bands,

choreographed by physiotherapists from Sengkang Health. As with previous years, the resistance bands

were courtesy of ANTZ Latex Pte Ltd. The session ended with some light stretches and some closing tips

and advice.

We would like to thank all physiotherapists and physiotherapy student volunteers for taking some time off

their busy schedule and contributing back to the community. Special thanks go to physiotherapists from

Sengkang Health who choreographed the dance segment and helped with the talks.

Social Media

Using these platforms, we aim to share ideas, interests, and information amongst physiotherapists and

the public. Importantly, we are able to use the social media to keep physiotherapists and the public

informed on relevant events of interest. It also creates a cohesive platform where we are able to better

reach out to our fellow physiotherapists, unite as a profession, and allow individual voices to be heard.

Currently, we intend to generate awareness on the benefits of being a member of the Singapore

Physiotherapy Association by creating posts on Facebook and Instagram. We hope to follow up with a

series of posts to continue our efforts in increasing membership.

Reported by:

Mr Jazimin Haron (FIT for FUNction)

Ms Cheryl Poon (PHS 2016)

Ms Shern Lim (WDD 2016)

Mr Clement Liew and Mr Aiden Lin (Social Media)

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EDUCATION COMMITTEE REPORT


A/Prof Benjamin Soon

Mr Gideon Tan Whan Lee

Ms. Lee Siew Yee

Sub-committee members:

Mr Jason Lai Chung-Chun

Ms Foong Jing Wen

Objectives:

To provide a range of lectures, workshops and symposiums by experts for knowledge and skills

development in areas beyond the usual curriculum of physiotherapy for use in professional practice.

To provide a platform where physiotherapists of common interests can group, exchange ideas and

advance physiotherapy.

To create a platform for clinicians and budding researchers to explore and exchange the latest trends

and evidence in physiotherapy research in the spirit of evidence-based practice in Singapore.

Continual Professional Development

Below are the talks, workshops and Special Interest Group (SIG) sessions that were conducted from

June 2016 to April 2017.

Date Speaker(s) Topic SPA members’

attendance

Non-SPA members’

attendance

Students’ attendance

22 June 2016

Dr. Daniel Dore

Talk: Benefits and Challenges of Residency Training to Suport Clinical Specialization

19 3 -

16 August 2016

Dr Edwin Lim

Ms Eleanor Chew

EPA SIG Session: Role and Application of TENS in Pain Management.

8 1 -

11 October 2016

A/Prof Goh Ah Cheng

EPA SIG Session: Ultrasound Therapy vs Shockwave Therapy for Tissue Healing and Tendinopathies

16 15 8

9 March 2017

Dr. Clare McLean

Exercise as Medicine for Individuals with Parkinson’s Disease

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29 April 2017

Ms Lee Sin Yi, Ms Rachelle Lim, Ms Nadia Cheah, Ms Foong Jing Wen, Mr Derrick Tan

Students’ workshop: Essential Skills for Physiotherapists: Becoming a Reflective Practitioner

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Future Plans and Commitments

Innovation in education and engagement: Webinars and online meet-ups

According to the SPA 2015 Skills Specialisation Survey, online courses were the number one request

from SPA members regarding what they would like to see implemented for learning. In view of the above,

in addition to the regular educational workshops and lectures, SPA will be rolling out an online Education

Webinar series using Adobe Connect in 2017.

Building communities of practice: Special Interest Groups (SIGs)

A survey on SIGs was conducted, and so far there was expression of interest to set up new SIGs. Plans

for setting up Neuro, Cardiopulmonary and Amputee Rehabilitation SIGs are currently in progess. The

SIGs will be able to use the online Adobe Connect to carry out their meetings and educational sessions

as well. We envision that with technology, we can help enhance the effectiveness of SIG sessions in

engaging a wider population and assist in their sustainability.

Engaging students and young graduates:

As part of SPA’s effort to support students and to help prepare them for the profession, a series of 4

workshops for students and young graduates titled “Essential skills for physiotherapists” will be specially

designed and organized from April to October 2017. We hope to gather feedback from the participants to

continue fine-tuning the content, so that the workshops could be an ongoing education series for students

and young graduates entering the profession. The first workshop was held on 29th April 2017. The

following are the upcoming workshops:

1st July 2017 - Building Relationships: The Art of Communication

12th Aug 2017 - Discovering yourself: What Does Being a Physiotherapist Mean to You?

21st Oct 2017 - Being Part of the Profession: Physiotherapy Across Settings

Reported by:

A/Prof Benjamin Soon, Mr Gideon Tan Whan Lee & Ms. Lee Siew Yee

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MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE REPORT


Ms Sairam Azad

Mr Ng Jerome

Sub-Committee member:

Mr Derrick Tan

Membership

The focus of the new membership committee is to find newer engagement opportunities to connect with

the existing members and to showcase the membership benefits/privileges to the physiotherapists and

physiotherapy students in Singapore in order to attract them to seek membership. With the trend of

decreasing student membership that was noticed over the past year, we felt that it was important to

connect with and engage the students at an early stage to inspire these budding professionals to be

connected with the association. The membership committee conducted 2 rounds of engagement sessions

for the students both at SIT and NYP in Aug 2016 & Feb 2017 respectively. This has seen an influx of

student membership with 42 members joining us through these engagement sessions.

As of the 31st of March 2016, we have a total of 509 members (voting and non-voting members).

Total Number of Members:

Category As @ 31Mar15 As @ 31Mar16 As @ 31Mar17

Honorary 2 3 3

Life 28 35 38

Ordinary 590 407 340

Spouse 17 12 11

Post-grad 35 40 9

Total Voting Members 670 497 401

Students 88 63 80

Associate 29 34 28

Total Members 787 594 509

Plans Ahead for the Membership Committee:

Moving forward, the membership committee is looking at conducting targeted engagement of members at

their work settings by reaching out to major work settings and also by reviewing and revisiting the

membership benefits by adding more tangible value to the members such as randomly offering free slots

for seminars, courses & workshops, widening the horizon of learning by bringing in newer learning

opportunities for the members and exploring more benefits by facilitating schemes that will benefit the

mass e.g. group purchase of educational materials. The committee also intends to generate innovative

engagement opportunities to foster deeper collaboration and networking between the members and the

association by organising ‘informal bonding sessions’. With improved collaboration, we are not only

hoping to boost the membership but also looking at enhancing the participation of members in all the

association’s initiatives.

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SPA ‘Movie Night’:

In a first of its kind initiative to facilitate networking and interaction among members in an informal

manner, the Association will be organising a ‘Movie Night’ for its members. This event will be held in the

month of September 2017. Tickets for this movie night will be heavily subsidised by the Association for

its members. Each member will be allowed to buy a maximum of 2 movie tickets. More information about

the event will be publicised at a closer date.

Reported by:

Mr Sairam Azad and Mr Jerome Ng

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STUDENT COUNCIL 2016 REPORT

President : Mr Teo Han Chong

External Vice-President : Miss Fong Yee Wen Shirlyn

Internal Vice-President : Miss Cheryl Loo Jya Ing

Secretary : Miss Zhao Yifei

Treasurer : Miss Megan Jodie Kaitlyn John

Public Relations Head : Miss Prajakta Bhalachandra Parab

Public Relations Member : Miss Lim Siting Charmaine

Welfare Head : Miss Tan Wen Yin Ferlyn

Welfare Member : Mr Tan Teck Woon

APTSA Representatives : Miss Tan Wen Yin Ferlyn

Miss Megan Jodie Kaitlyn John

The 7th Singapore Physiotherapy Association Student Council (7th SPASC) comprised of 9 members who were passionate about serving the student population in possible ways. We are the last batch of student council from Nanyang Polytechnic (NYP) and were in term for 1 year 2 months before handing over to the first batch of student council from the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT). After the handover, the 7th SPASC will still continue to function till our graduation in April 2018.

Events

These were the projects that we handled throughout our term from October 2015 to December 2016.

a) Physiotherapy Bonding Day 2015

b) Year 3 Final Year Project Presentation 2016

c) Year 3 Graduation Ball 2016

d) Physiotherapy Textbook Sales

e) Physiotherapy Staff Appreciation Day 2016

f) SIT 25th SPASC Recruitment

g) Physiotherapy Cohort T-Shirt & Hoodie Sales

h) NYP-SIT Combined Physiotherapy Bonding Day 2016

i) NYP-SIT Combined Student Council Retreat 2016

j) Physiotherapy Student Welfare Day 2016

k) SIT 25th SPASC Handover

We also handled the following projects from January 2017 to May 2017 after our handover.

a) Year 3 Final Year Project Presentation 2017

b) Year 3 Graduation Party 2017

Each event was undertaken by 3 members of the council such that everyone had an equal opportunity to take charge and lead the team. For every new event that we planned, the members of the team would be different. This gave everyone an opportunity to work with and understand one another. Although there were many challenges faced during the planning phase of events, we were however, able to overcome the obstacles and made each event a success. The goal we had in mind was to be able to bring the

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student population closer together and benefit from the event. We would like to thank SPA for the help and support for all the events.

A new event that we have participated in during our term was the SIT SPASC Recruitment held in end August 2016. As SIT began their 1st intake of Physiotherapy students, we wanted them to have a great start to their journey as Physiotherapy students. Alongside with the SPA membership committee, we facilitated the recruitment of the new SPASC. Members of the 7th SPASC went to SIT to welcome the new Physiotherapy freshmen and to interact with the students through games and a simple recruitment talk. We were able to recruit 12 new members onsite to the SPASC. The recruitment was a success.

Another new event that we had during our term was the NYP-SIT Combined Physiotherapy Bonding Day 2016. Our goal was to let the Physiotherapy students bond through this event as the journey to being a Physiotherapist is not about academics alone, but about forging new friendships and getting active in physical activities as well. The students were divided into 14 groups, with equal number of NYP and SIT Physiotherapy students, hence allowing them to interact with one another, and work together as a team throughout the event. The event was a success and well received by the students. We would like to thank SPA for their help and support for this event.

Asian Physical Therapy Student Association (APTSA)

The 7th SPASC reconnected with the APTSA in July 2016. We had lost contact with the APTSA for several years and were unable to attend the annual congress due to a conflict of schedule. However, we felt that it was important to reconnect with the APTSA as we would be able to understand more about the regional characteristics and environment and how we can make a different to the way Physiotherapy is conducted in the various Asian countries. The 7th SPASC currently has 2 members representing us in the APTSA, alongside with 2 members as understudies from SIT who will take over when the APTSA committee changes its members. Our APTSA representatives are currently working with the APTSA committee in planning the next annual congress which will be held in Malaysia in August this year. We hope to be able to engage the Singapore Physiotherapy students and encourage their attendance and participation in the annual congress.

Roles

Each member of the council has their own individual roles to play and it was a great chance for us to work with different members under various circumstances.

The Public Relations Committee took charge of the social media accounts that the council has which includes Facebook and Wordpress. The social media accounts were used to engage the students and disseminate information. Photos from the events were uploaded onto facebook and shared amongst the Physiotherapy students.

The Welfare Committee took charge of the welfare of the students. They were in charge of the sales of the cohort t-shirts, hoodies and textbooks. The welfare day was planned by the Welfare Committee as a way to encourage the students to study hard for the final lap leading up to the semestral examination.

In Summary

It has been a pleasant term for all of us. As we pass the baton on to the next batch of SPASC, we hope that they will bring the SPASC to greater heights.

Reported by:

Mr Teo Han Chong

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