Our Community Training Institute (CTI) is happy to be partnering NParks and Singapore Association of Occupational Therapists (SAOT) to deliver a workshop on horticulture for fellow community care organisations, such as NTUC Health and SPD . Adopting a ‘train-the-trainer’ approach, the two-day workshop introduces therapeutic gardening-related activities to participants and encourages them to tap into its wealth of benefits for seniors.

During the inaugural workshop held in December last year, our participants delved into the practical aspects of gardening, learning about various plants, their needs, and how to care for them. With their new skills and knowledge, participants can then put in place fresh horticultural activities at their respective institutions, which will be useful when engaging seniors under their care.

The next round will be coming up in April, and we hope to benefit more of our community care counterparts and seniors!