Educational Qualifications

2013
PhD in Social Work, National University of Singapore

2003
Master of Social Science (MSocSci), National University of Singapore

1996
Bachelor of Social Science (Hons) in Social Work, National University of Singapore

1995
Bachelor of Arts (Merit) (Social Work & Economics), National University of Singapore

Academic and Professional Experience

2025 - Present
Dean & Associate Professor (Practice), School of Social Work & Social Development, Singapore University of Social Sciences

2012 - 2025
Chief Executive Officer, Allkin Singapore Ltd

2009 - 2012
Director of Social Services, Allkin Singapore Ltd

2007 - 2009
Head of Counselling Service and Principal Counsellor, National Addictions Management Service, Institute of Mental Health

2006 - 2007
Deputy Head of Medical Social Work and Principal Medical Social Worker, Institute of Mental Health

2000 - 2006
Senior Medical Social Worker, Institute of Mental Health

1998 - 2000
Branch Head and Counsellor, Yellow Ribbon Singapore

1996 - 1998
Counsellor, Yellow Ribbon Singapore (formerly known as SCORE)

Awards and Honours

Individual

2025
SAF NSman of The Year Award, Ministry of Defence

2023
MSF Community Cares Award, Ministry of Social and Family Development

2019
Social Service Fellowship Award, National Council of Social Service

2017
Outstanding Social Worker Award, Singapore Association of Social Workers

2015
Friends of MSF Award, Ministry of Social and Family Development

2006
Courage Fund Study Award, National Healthcare Group

2003
Health Manpower Development Plan Award, Ministry of Health

 

Organisation (Achieved During Tenure as CEO of Allkin Singapore)

2021
MSF Community Cares Award by Ministry of Social and Family Development

2019
Charity Transparency Award from Charity Council

2018
Best Employers by Aon Hewitt for Special Recognition for Social Service Organisations

2017
ASEAN Leadership Award on Poverty Eradication and Community Development

Selected Publications

Ng, V.C.K., Owyong, Q.Y.J., Ding, C.W.W., Ong, P.N., Chuah, X.J., & Goh, Y.SS. (2025). Mothering alone in Singapore: A qualitative descriptive study.  Clinical Social Work, https://doi.org/10.1007/s10615025-01000-0. 

Goh, Y.S.S., Owyong, Q.Y.J., Li, Z.Q., Hu, Y., Wan, P.C.J., Ng, V.C.K, Tam, W.W.S.,&  Ho, S.H.C. (2024). Caregivers' experiences in helping individuals with severe and enduring mental health challenges integrate into the community: A qualitative descriptive study in Singapore. Journal of Psychiatric & Mental Health Nursing, https://doi.org/10.1111/jpm.13071

Ng, C.K.V. (2023).  Rebounding from Covid-19: Strategy and implementation success for non-profit organisations.  In Vasoo, S.(Ed), Social Service Leadership Management Issues, Ee Peng Liang Memorial Fund, National University of Singapore.

Goh, Y.S., Owyong, Q.Y.J., Soo, S.C., Wan, P.C.J., & Ng, C.K.V. (2022). Experiences and challenges faced by community mental health workers when providing care to people with mental health conditions: A qualitative descriptive study. International Journal of Mental Health Nursing, 33 (3): 591-600.

Tan, W.Q.C., Lopez, V., Tam, W.S.W., Ng, C.K., & Goh, Y.S. (2020). Exploring long‐term volunteerism in a community family service centre in Singapore: A focused ethnographic study. Health & Social Care in The Community, DOI: 10.1111/hsc.13016

Goh, E.C.L., Ng, V., & Yeoh, B.S.A (2016): The family exclusion order as a harm-minimisation measure for casino gambling: the case of Singapore. International Gambling Studies, DOI: 10.1080/14459795.2016.1211169

Ng, V.C.K. (2011). Gambling among older adults in Singapore: Some preliminary empirical findings. Asia Pacific Journal of Social Work Development, 21(1): 18-30.

Ng, V.C.K & Low, M.H (2011). Book chapter on Addictions: Substance abuse and problem gambling. In K.K. Mehta and A. Wee (Eds), Social Work in Singapore Context. Singapore: Pearson Education.

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