Community Education
The CRTS aims to educate Singaporeans and residents on the importance of trauma injury prevention and management. Since 2020, we have partnered with various stakeholders to roll out community initiatives and events for key groups that include students, parents and teachers, older adults, workplace safety and health officers and road users.
Find out more about our programmes and events below!
World Trauma Day (WTD), observed globally on 17 October, was first inaugurated in Singapore by CRTS in 2021. Since then, we have worked closely with hospitals, institutions and community partners to organise series of events aimed at raising awareness about trauma-related injuries and equipping the public with essential knowledge and skills.
To commemorate WTD this year, we set up an injury prevention engagement booth at the SG60 National Celebration of Seniors (NCOS) event organized by AIC on 4 October 2025 at Our Tampines Hub.
In total, we engaged more than 1,000 active seniors and members of public through various interactive games and activties.
The CRTS organized a half-day event on "Workplace Injuries: Prevention and Management". This is the first large-scale event on workplace injuries in Singapore organized as a collaborative effort involving Workplace Safety Health Council, various hospitals and partners in the Central Region, reaching out to 150 workplace safety and health officers.
450 attendees participated in the webinar a lunch time webinar on "Preparing for Overseas Travel and Injuries". In addition, a roving exhibition was held at four locations- Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Khoo Teck Puat Hospital, Toa Payoh Public Library and Woodlands Regional Library. The exhibition encouraged members of public to be aware of trauma mechanisms and take steps to prepare and prevent injuries.
1,200 community members participated in "Being Ready When You Aren't"- a World Trauma Day 2022 hybrid event focusing on first aid skills when they encounter traumatic injuries at home, during cycling and road accidents.
1,700 members of public participated in three online webinars under the World Trauma Day 2021 themed "Timely Response Saves Lives".
Globally, millions of children require hospital care every year for non-fatal injuries that can result in injury-related and long term disabilities that significantly impact children and their families. Data from the KK Women's and Children's Hospital showed that from 2012 to 2023, the top three causes of child injury deaths 16 years and below were due to 1) drowning, 2) falls from height and 3) road traffic injuries¹. Injuries are usually preventable and it is not too late to create a safer and well-prepared Singapore for our future generations.
"Be Trauma-Aware, Take Action" programme seeks to partner with schools in Singapore to promote awareness of injury prevention and management. By utilizing scenario-based learning and insights from trauma specialists, the programme aims to enhance the school curriculum and empower students and teachers to minimize the occurrence of injuries and manage them appropriately before professional medical help arrives.
View our programme booklet here.
Engagement booths with Pioneer Primary and Ang Mo Kio Primary School.
As Singapore rapidly progresses toward becoming a super-aged society—with a significantly increasing proportion of its citizens aged 65 and older—the senior population represents a critical focus for injury trauma prevention efforts. This demographic is unfortunately the largest group affected by trauma deaths. The overwhelming majority of these traumatic injuries are caused by two primary mechanisms: falls and road traffic accidents. CRTS conducts educational programs to this vulnerable group to reduce associated injuries and fatalities
CRTS collaborated with TTSH Institute of Geriatrics and Ageing (IGA) to conduct a seniors masterclass which comprised of weekly online sessions on various topics on fall prevention and injury management. More than 1,600 members of public participated in the talks led by subject speakers from TTSH Institute of Geriatrics and Ageing, Trauma & Acute Care Surgery, Psychology and Physiotherapy.
In Singapore, workplace safety has seen mixed progress in recent years. In 2023, both fatality and major injury rates reached their lowest in a decade. However, 2024 saw a rise in workplace deaths, even as major injuries fell slightly. High-risk sectors such as construction, manufacturing, and marine continue to account for most serious incidents, with common causes including slips, trips, falls, machinery accidents, and vehicular accidents. While overall injury rates are improving, increase in fatalities highlights ongoing challenges in preventing the most severe accidents.
The CRTS organized a half-day event on "Workplace Injuries: Prevention and Management". This is the first large-scale event on workplace injuries in Singapore organized as a collaborative effort involving Workplace Safety Health Council, various hospitals and partners in the Central Region, reaching out to 150 workplace safety and health officers.
Trauma is an emotional stress that overwhelms our abilities to cope, which has lasting effects on our nervous system, brain and body. We experience trauma after witnessing or facing a distressing event or a series of events, such as accidents (e.g. road traffic, workplace), physical or sexual assaults, child abuse, family violence, bullying, war or natural disaster.
Find out more information about psychological trauma:
- For patients
- For family and caregivers
Online Screening Tool for Depression & Anxiety
Go to phqscreeners and select either
- PHQ-9: Depression Screening or
- GAD-7: Anxiety Screening
If your score suggests that you are experiencing none to mild symptoms of depression and/ or anxiety, continue to maintain healthy lifestyle. Reach out for professional support if:
- your score suggests that you are experiencing moderate to severe symptoms of depression and/or anxiety, and/or
- you find it difficult to do your work/ take care of things/ get along with people.
You can reach out for support at the nearest A&E, GP clinic, polyclinic or the following:
24-hour Helpline
- Samaritans of Singapore (SOS): 1-767 (24 hours)
- Institute of Mental Health (IMH) Mental Health Helpline: 6389 2222 (24 hours)
Other Helplines
- Singapore Association for Mental Health (SAMH): 18000-283-7019
- Silver Ribbon Singapore: 6386 1928 or 6509 0271
- TOUCHline: 1800 377 2252
- Care Corner Counselling Helpline (Mandarin): 1800 353 5800
- CHAT: 6493 6500/ 6493 6501
Family Service Centres (FSCs)
Click the following link to locate your nearest FSC: Family Services - Ministry of Social and Family Development (msf.gov.sg)
Caregivers
Online Resources
- KTPH Health Library- Handbook for Caregivers on Depression and Anxiety
- Free Mental Health Awareness & Wellness Resources in Singapore | mindline.sg
- COVID-19 Mental Health Resources - My Mental Health (stayprepared.sg)
- Community Health Assessment Team (CHAT) http://www.chat.mentalhealth.sg/
- ec2.sg - Fei Yue (fycs.org)
- Health Matters: Recovering from Trauma
- Child Trauma Network
- Recognising and Managing Post-traumatic Stress Symptoms After an Accident
Design a Tote Bag Contest
The contest aimed to raise awareness about traumatic injury prevention through four safety themes- 1) Road Safety, 23) Fire Safety, 3) Water Safety and 4) Fall Safety.
Through creative thinking and designing, a total of 242 participants submitted their original works. The top winner of each category had their designs printed on canvas tote bags and distributed during World Trauma Day 2023 activities.
