Each year, approximately 7,000 children in Singapore are diagnosed with developmental delays. While early intervention is crucial, many families face significant challenges - waiting times , limited awareness, financial strains and the complexities of navigating multiple services. These hurdles can delay critical support during the most formative years of a child’s life.

Born with spina bifida, Awlia faced challenge with muscle strength and mobility. Simple tasks like dressing and playing were difficult, and she often withdrew into her own world. But everything changed when her family found SPD, a social service agency dedicated to supporting individuals with disabilities.

Through SPD's early intervention programme, Awlia blossomed. With therapy and the support of dedicated therapists and educators, she achieved milestones once thought impossible and today, can now walk independently.

Supporting the Next Generation

To meet rising demand, SPD opened two new Early Intervention Centres last year – one in Kembangan and another in Jurong West. This expansion brings the total to six centres, making SPD one of Singapore’s key early intervention service providers. These new centres are critical in reducing waiting times and provide vital support for children like Awlia.

As Singapore celebrates 60 years of nationhood, Deloitte invites like-minded partners and friends to join us in fundraising for SPD’s two new centres.

At Deloitte, we believe in building brighter futures for the next generation and making an impact that matters – one child at a time.

Your contributions will go towards equipping the two new centres, ensuring that more children like Awlia receive the timely intervention, grow with confidence and live without limits.