Fact Sheet: Total Defence Achiever Badge and Total Defence Day 2021 Activities

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18 January - 12 February 2021

Nexus

N.E.mation! 2021 Call for Votes

The annual N.E.mation! 2021 competition is now open for voting. Through the viewing and voting for N.E.mation! clips online, Nexus aims to increase awareness of Total Defence actions. The link to the voting site is here ↗ (opens in new tab).

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25 January - 28 March 2021

Singapore Discovery Centre

TD Special Exhibition

The exhibition at SDC will highlight crises which Singapore has faced in the past and how they have shaped our consciousness and strengthened our resilience as a nation. The link is here ↗ (opens in new tab).

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February 2021

ACCORD

TD Kit for Corporations

ACCORD Member Ms Samantha Ng will be developing a kit for companies to commemorate Total Defence Day and to bolster racial harmony among working adults. The kit will be made available online.

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6 February 2021

Nexus and People's Association

Total Defence Achiever Badge for People's Association Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT)

An online Total Defence lesson will be organised for CERT volunteers as part of the Bronze TD achiever badge. The badge will encourage the grassroots to put TD in action.

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11 - 28 February 2021

Filmmaker and ciNE65 alumnus Mr Koh Chong Wu

Kaiju Lab's Six Short Films on Total Defence

Filmmaker and ciNE65 alumnus, Mr Koh Chong Wu, ran a campaign to collect COVID-19 related stories during Circuit Breaker. These stories are being produced into short films that will be released from 11 February 2021 on the LifeGoesOn Facebook Page ↗ (opens in new tab).

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13 February 2021

Nexus and So Drama! Entertainment

Total Defence Tik Tok Dance Challenge

Public are invited to put their dance moves to the test along to the latest Total Defence Song remix. They can follow the choreography or add their own moves. Public can stay tuned to the We Are Total Defence Tik Tok ↗ (opens in new tab) and Instagram ↗ (opens in new tab) Pages for more information.

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15 February 2021

Nexus

Total Defence Day Commemoration Event and Online Conversations on Total Defence for Future SG

Public will be invited to view the live broadcast of the Total Defence Day Commemoration Event on the We Are Total Defence Facebook page ↗ (opens in new tab).

Youths will be invited for this online conversation hosted at Singapore Discovery Centre after the TD Day Commemoration Event. The dialogue will discuss the relevance of TD.

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15 February 2021

Singapore Armed Forces Veterans' League (SAFVL) and Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCCI)

54th War Memorial Service

The War Memorial Service reminds us of the need to defend Singapore ourselves and of resilience in the face of hardships.

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15 February 2021

National Library Board (NLB)

Cyberbullying Webinar

Through this session, participants will learn what constitutes cyberbullying, the real world impact it has and how to identify signs of cyberbullying and where to go for help. It will be held online via zoom at 7.00pm.

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17 February 2021

National Library Board (NLB)

Online Falsehoods Webinar

Through this online workshop, participants will learn how to tackle fake news and critically analyse news reports. It will also help participants understand the impact and consequences of spreading falsehoods and how to apply techniques to verify the authenticity of news. It will be held online via Zoom at 7.00pm.

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19 February 2021

Singapore Red Cross

Red Cross TD commemoration: CPR & AED workshop

The workshop introduces skills necessary to perform CPR, use an AED effectively on adults and how to manage medical emergencies. Public can sign up for the workshop here.

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21 February 2021

Nexus

N.E.mation! 2021 Awards Ceremony

Through the viewing of N.E.mation! clips online ↗ (opens in new tab), Nexus aims to increase awareness of Total Defence actions.

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24 February 2021

National Library Board

Protecting Yourself Against Cybercrime Webinar

Through this webinar, participants will better understand cybercrime and its types. Participants will also learn what constitutes data protection and methods to protect one's own data and devices. It will be held online via Zoom at 7.00pm.

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24 February – 31 March 2021

Nexus

ciNE65 Online Film Workshops & Film Screenings

ciNE65, the largest national platform for film students and budding filmmakers to share short films on our Singapore story, will be holding workshops hosted by industry professionals that are open to the public. In addition, there will also be screening of films that deepen Singaporeans', especially youths', sense of belonging to the country. More information can be found on ciNE65's Facebook page ↗ (opens in new tab).

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1 March – 31 March 2021

SAFRA

SAFRA Explore SG Virtual Challenge

The public can participate in a Total Defence-themed virtual challenge by running, walking or cycling along six planned routes to explore Singapore. It enables participants to learn more about Total Defence and also show their support for NSmen. Each route will be themed according to one of the six pillars of Total Defence. Public can stay tuned to the SAFRA Facebook Page ↗ (opens in new tab) for more information.

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6 March 2021

Keat Hong Community Centre and Mums@Work

Keat Hong CC TD Day Commemoration & NS Info Sharing for Mothers

Keat Hong Community Centre and ACCORD Member, Mrs Sher-Li Torrey from Mums@Work, will organise a webinar to address questions on National Service for mothers to increase support for defence. Keat Hong CC is developing a post-webinar activity where mothers can show their support for NS. Public can sign up for the event here.