Sentosa Development Corporation (SDC) has concluded the third edition of Sentosa Cares Week, marking its largest annual event dedicated to promoting social inclusivity since its launch.
Held from September 3 to 11, this year’s event formed part of SG60 celebrations, bringing together a record 2,800 beneficiaries and caregivers, more than 350 volunteers, and 21 businesses on the island to celebrate community through shared experiences.
In 2023, SDC formalised its partnership with the Ministry of Social and Family Development and SG Enable which aims to create fair employment and social opportunities for persons with disabilities, as well as families living in public rental housing supported under the ComLink initiative.
As part of the agreement, SDC will develop inclusive spaces, programmes and services on Sentosa, using social innovation to enhance accessibility and community engagement. SDC also works with businesses on and off the island to provide beneficiaries and caregivers with meaningful opportunities to enjoy Sentosa’s attractions through Sentosa Cares Week.
Sentosa Cares Week 2025 featured 30 itineraries over nine days, including thrill-seeking activities such as MegaZip and Southern Albatross speedboat rides, sensory workshops with EtonHouse, and lunches hosted by ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove and Rumours Beach Club. Some activities coincided with the September school holidays, enabling greater participation from families and youth volunteers.
For the first time, external volunteers from the public and corporate sectors joined staff on Sentosa as befrienders, enriching the experience with additional support. Participation expanded from 12 beneficiary organisations in 2023 to 18 in 2025, with new partners including Be Kind SG, Sun Dac, Singapore Stroke Association, and Parkinson’s Society Singapore.
The Sentosa Cares Benefits Programme, launching on October 10, allows persons with disabilities and their caregivers to access participating attractions on the island at complimentary or discounted rates throughout the year. Ten attractions, including Skyline Luge Singapore, Mega Adventure and the Singapore Cable Car, have joined the programme.
Sentosa continues to strengthen accessibility, with permanent rental beach wheelchairs and accessible beach tracks at Palawan and Siloso beaches, as well as a workforce of more than 60 employees with disabilities in 2025.
Thien Kwee Eng, CEO, SDC, said: “Sentosa Cares Week reaffirms our unwavering commitment to social inclusivity and reflects our core belief that joyful experiences should be accessible to all. We are deeply grateful to our island partners for their continued support in making this event a success.
“As we expand Sentosa Cares Week each year, we are proud to nurture a growing movement of care and community support across Sentosa.”
