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objectives is to expand its work further through artists-in-residence programmes and artists exchange programs with overseas artists’ organisations that share similar objectives. At present, PKW has developed an educational programme comprising workshops on contemporary art and artist residencies in schools. Through the projects and programmes, PKW seeks and hopes to bring a broad diversity of visual art practices and contemporary art awareness as well as an appreciation of mainstream contemporary art and community art to the wider public. (Email: info@pkworms.org.sg; Url: www.pkworms.org.sg) The Patient Care Centre was set up in February 1996 by the Tan Tock Seng Hospital’s Communicable Disease Centre providing community-based service for HIV/AIDS patients and their families. It aims are two-fold; to be a safe haven where HIV/AIDS patients and their families can come to terms with their conditions and acquire assistance, support and non-judgmental acceptance; and to act as a bridge to help HIV/AIDS patients face and resolve the problems they encounter in the community and to provide services the community does not. With the help of dedicated volunteers and sponsors, a variety of services and comprehensive programmes/activities are offered, not limited to those such as the Education Programme, Nutrition and Exercise Programme, Food Bank, Transportation, Women’s Support Group, Sponsor Workers Scheme, Recreational activities, Home Care Programme as well as befriending, fundraising, events, and subsidies for tests and medication.
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