The CRTS aims to educate Singaporeans and residents on the importance of trauma and injury prevention. Since 2020, we have partnered various stakeholders and rolled out several community events. Learn more about them below!
World Trauma Day 2023To commemorate World Trauma Day 2023, we held a lunch time webinar on "Preparing for Overseas Travel and Injuries" on the 17 October 2023. A total of 450 attendees participated in the webinar conducted by Dr Goh Mui Heng and Adj A/Prof Teo Li-Tserng. In addition, a roving exhibition "Be Trauma Aware, Take Action" was held from 16 October to 22 December 2023 at four locations- Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Khoo Teck Puat Hospital, Toa Payoh Public Library and Woodlands Regional Library. The exhibition encouraged members of public to be aware of trauma mechanisms and take steps to prepare and prevent injures.
Design a Tote Bag Contest
Design a Tote Bag Contest was held from 2 January to 31 March 2023. The contest aimed to raise awareness about traumatic injury prevention through four safety themes- 1) Road Safety, 23) Fire Safety, 3) Water Safety and 4) Fall Safety. Through creative thinking and designing, a total of 242 participants submitted their original works. The top winner of each category had their designs printed on canvas tote bags and distributed during World Trauma Day 2023 activities. 
Results of Conte Trauma Injury Prevention (TIP) Programme for Schools
Trauma affects individuals of all ages, in particular, the young children. On top of falls and vehicular accidents being the leading causes of death and disability in Singapore and globally, drowning and sports injuries are also common injury mechanisms which can be prevented in the early stages. It is crucial be equipped with necessary knowledge and skills in responding to the various emergency situations before professional help arrives.
View our programme booklet here.
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