Community Integration

PA through its Grassroots Organisations (GROs) and Integration and Naturalisation Champions (INCs), help new citizens settle in the community, providing platforms for them to interact and bond with the local residents. Through their participation in various integration-centric programmes and GRO programmes/activities, the new immigrants can make friends and develop mutual understanding with their neighbours and other residents in the community.

Integration and Naturalisation Champions

Integration and Naturalisation Champions (INCs) serve as catalysts in driving integration efforts within their local communities. These dedicated individuals take the initiative to develop and implement programmes designed to welcome and integrate new citizens. By leveraging their understanding of both local culture and the challenges faced by newcomers, INCs play a pivotal role in bridging cultural gaps and fostering a sense of belonging.

Integration Strategies

To achieve the key objective of PA’s integration efforts to widen our outreach and deepen engagement with new citizens, PA has adopted the following three key strategic approaches:

• Intensifying local integration efforts through the Residents' Committees and Neighbourhood Committees;

• Multiplying outreach through partnership with Immigrant Associations and external organisations; and

• Promoting greater awareness on integration through publicity and social media.

Integration Programmes

• House Visits and Welcome/Floor Parties

• INC Activities

• Integration of New Immigrants through Interest Groups

• Community Learning Journey

• Singapore Experiential Visit and Community Sharing Session (part of the Singapore Citizenship Journey for new citizens)

• Citizenship Ceremony

• One Community Fiesta

‘Your Neighbourly Welcome Guide’

An initiative of the People’s Association, “Your Neighbourly Welcome Guide” contains colourful anecdotes and well-kept secrets from residents and volunteers. These unique stories of places, activities and experiences are happening right in your neighbourhood.

Discover the gems of your neighbourhood with the guidebook!

• Aljunied GRC and Hougang SMC

• Ang Mo Kio GRC, Kebun Baru and Yio Chu Kang SMCs

• Bishan - Toa Payoh GRC and Marymount SMC

• Chua Chu Kang GRC and Hong Kah North SMC

• East Coast GRC

• Holland-Bukit Timah GRC and Bukit Panjang SMC

• Jalan Besar GRC and Potong Pasir SMC

• Jurong GRC, Bukit Batok and Yuhua SMCs

• Marine Parade GRC, MacPherson and Mountbatten SMCs

• Marsiling - Yew Tee GRC

• Nee Soon GRC

• Pasir Ris - Punggol GRC and Punggol West SMC

• Sembawang GRC

• Sengkang GRC

• Tampines GRC

• Tanjong Pagar GRC and Radin Mas SMC

• West Coast GRC and Pioneer SMC