The Community Development Councils believe in promoting community self-help to assist and improve the livelihood of their residents. Some of the projects initiated are as follows: -

1. Community Job Fairs
The Community Development Councils jointly organise community job fairs with the Ministry of Manpower on a regular basis for local job seekers. Employers from the various sectors will be at the fairs to promote their job openings and recruit suitable candidates. The objective is to bring together job seekers and hiring companies to facilitate the employment process.

2. Health Awareness Programmes
Staying healthy is important. From time to time, the Community Development Councils work with the Ministry of Health to promote awareness and educate residents on health issues through talks and regular health screenings. Some of the programmes organised are:

• Mammograms or breast-cancer screening for women above 45 years old, jointly organised with the Breast Cancer Foundation.
• Talks on "Ten Tips To Stretch Your Health Dollars" to promote residents' awareness on health schemes and subsidies, thus making healthcare more affordable for the people.
• National Healthy Lifestyle activities

3. Social Assistance Schemes
The Community Development Councils have taken over the administration of social assistance schemes from the Ministry of Community Development and Sports and the National Council of Social Services from 1 April 2001. Residents facing financial hardship can apply for assistance to help them tide over a difficult period and regain their financial independence.