Anthea Indira Ong
"Nothing really belongs to me, not even my own story. Everything serves a larger purpose."
Can we serve the world better, together?
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
- Upcoming: Keynote, International Women's Conference 2025, Art of Living Foundation, Bangalore India (Feb 2025)
- Upcoming: Keynote, Mental Health x Climate Change, Global Mental Health in Asia Conference (Feb 2025)
- Upcoming: Facilitator, Hush Leadership Edition, Robert Walters (Feb 2025)
- Upcoming: Panelist, Mental Health & Human Rights, EU Human Rights Day Seminar, (Dec 2024)
- Panelist, SSR Seminar Series, NUS Social Service Research Centre (Nov 2024)
- Keynote, Hush's 10th Anniversary and Launch of the Palestinian Scholarship Initiative, The Social Space (Oct 2024)
- Facilitator, Hush Leadership Edition, 40-under-40 Leadership Programme, National Council of Social Service (Oct 2024)
- Panelist, RICE Community Series, Rice Media (Oct 2024)
- Keynote Speaker, Lawyers' Sustainability Conference, Singapore Corporate Counsel Association, Singapore Swimming Club (Oct 2024)
- Keynote Speaker, CoreNet Global Singapore Chapter Symposium (Oct 2024)
- Moderator, Ambassador-at-Large Professor Tommy Koh, WorkWell Leaders x SGListCos (Oct 2024)
- Chair, CEO Dialogue, WorkWell Leaders, Gardens by the Bay (Oct 2024)
- Panelist, Employee Wellbeing - What's the Board Got To Do With It?, Singapore Institute of Directors Conference (Oct 2024)
- Panelist, Closing the Women's Health Gap, Milken Institute Asia Summit (Sep 2024)
- Opening & Closing Remarks, Project Hayat White Paper Launch (National Suicide Prevention Strategy), NUS Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health (Sep 2024)
- Facilitator, Hush x Intellect Caregiver's Session (Aug 2024)
- Facilitator, Wellbeing for Team Leaders, Monetary Authority of Singapore (Jul 2024)
- Closing Keynote Speaker, EY Women Leaders' Conference, Kuala Lumpur (Jul 2024)
- Facilitator, Hush Leadership Edition, AbbVie (Jul 2024)
- Guest of Honour, Migrant Cultural Show (May 2024)
- Moderator, CEO Dialogue with Minister Ong Ye Kung, WorkWell Leaders (May 2024)
- Keynote Speaker, Capable & Mental Health Week, Micron Singapore (May 2024)
- Moderator, Wellbeing at Work Asia (Apr 2024)
- Moderator, Be Well Lead Well, Swedish Chamber of Commerce with other European Chambers (Apr 2024)
- Facilitator, National Suicide Prevention Strategy Workgroup (Mar 2024)
- Facilitator, National Suicide Prevention Strategy Workgroup (Jan 2024)
- Panelist: Are elected voices enough?, Stanford and Berkeley Alumni Clubs
- Keynote Speaker, Innovate & Educate, Anthology/Blackboard (Nov 2023)
- Keynote Speaker, World Mental Health Day, Adobe (Oct 2023)
- Keynote Speaker, Mental Health Festival, Intellect (Sep 2023)
- Moderator, The Wirecard Discussion, Singapore Institute of Directors Conference (Sep 2023)
- Panelist, The NMP Scheme, Book Bar (Sep 2023)
- Panelist, Reasonable Accommodation at Workplace, Aware (Aug 2023)
- Panelist, Asia Thinker Series: Mental Health, Lee Kuan Yew School of Policy Policy (Aug 2023)
- Keynote Speaker, Launch of Phoenixus (Aug 2023)
- Panelist, International Studies on Timor Leste, Dili Timor Leste (Jul 2023)
- Panelist, The NMP Scheme, National University of Singapore Society (Jul 2023)
- Speaker, EU Parliament-ASEAN Seminar (May 2023)
- Panelist, DEI Strategies, Q Chamber and Baker MacKenzie (May 2023)
- Panelist, Are Unelected Voices Still Necessary in Parliament?, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy (May 2023)
- Special Visitor, European Union Visitor Programme, Brussels & Paris (Apr 2023)
- Panelist, Leadership & Sustainable Businesses Luncheon, QED (Apr 2023)
- Chairman Address, WorkWell Leaders Awards Gala (Mar 2023)
- Panelist, Social Work Day Conference (Mar 2023)
- Keynote Speaker, International Women's Day, Buddhist Mission/Youth Network (Mar 2023)
- Speaker, Author Series, American Chamber of Commerce (Mar 2023)
- Panelist, ASEAN Parliamentarians for Human Rights, Jakarta (Mar 2023)
- Panelist, World Religion Day, Centre for Interfaith Understanding (Jan 2023)
- Guest of Honour, Singapore Annual Aids Conference (Dec 2022)
- Speaker, Asia Women Parliamentarians' Caucus Meeting (Nov 2022)
- Speaker, Future of Health Conference Asia Pacific, Economist Impact (Nov 2022)
- Keynote Speaker, Standard Chartered ASEAN Meeting (Nov 2022)
- Keynote Speaker, Otis Asia Pacific Leaders' Meeting (Nov 2022)
- Keynote Speaker, Julius Baer Singapore (Nov 2022)
- Speaker, Community Care Leaders Forum, Agency for Integrated Care (Nov 2022)
- Speaker, Raffles In Conversation, Raffles Girls School (Oct 2022)
- Chair, 6th CEO Dialogue, WorkWell Leaders (Oct 2022)
- Panelist, 337A: Agree and Disagree, Live Streaming, Inconvenient Questions (Oct 2022)
- Keynote Speaker, Dive-in Festival 2022, AON Singapore (Sep 2022)
- Speaker, Milken Institute Summit 2022 (Sep 2022)
- Moderator & Speaker, Mental Wellbeing-Centred Leadership in an Increasingly Challenging Environment, Singapore Manufacturing Federation (Sep 2022)
- Moderator & Speaker, Making Mental Wellbeing a Strategic Priority, Association of Banks in Singapore/WorkWell Leaders (Jul 2022)
- Moderator & Speaker, Joy@Work Social Services (July 2022)
- Faculty Member, Advancing the Role of Women in Politics, Peace & Security and Economics, YSEALI Learns Summer Programme (Jun 2022)
- Moderator and Speaker, National Young Leaders' Fellowship Programme (Jun 2022)
- Speaker, St Anthony's Canossian Secondary School (Jun 2022)
- Speaker, Wellbeing@Work Asia Pacific (Apr 2022)
- Moderator, Ukrainian Ambassador, A Good Space (Apr 2022)
- Moderator, Mitigating the effects of COVID-19 on the well-being of the youth and elderly, NUS Social Service Research (Mar 2022)
- Chair, 5th CEO Breakfast Dialogue, WorkWell Leaders (Mar 2022)
- Keynote speaker, MOE Cluster E4 Professional Learning Day for Principals and School Leaders, MOE (Feb 2022)
- Guest speaker, Social Leadership Singapore, Prof Dean Williams (Feb 2022)
- Keynote + Hush Session, Cedar Girls Secondary School (Jan 2022)
- Panelist, Discussion on Workplace Wellbeing, Ministry of National Development (Nov 2021)
- Panelist, Rethinking Live-Work-Play Trends with Active Health, Public Services Division by SportSG (Nov 2021)
- Keynote Speaker, Women Corporate Directors (Oct 2021)
- Panelist, Dow Asia Pacific Diversity & Inclusion (Oct 2021)
- Speaker, Mental Health Luncheon Talk, Institute of Public Policy (Corporate Associates)
- Panelist, The Long Tail of COVID-19: Global Mental Health Challenges in a Post-Pandemic World, Yale-NUS (Oct 2021)
- Panelist, S&P YWLC Diversity in Womanhood: Women in Allyship (Sep 2021)
- Keynote Speaker, Mental Wellness, GIC (Sep 2021)
- Speaker, Wellbeing@Work, Singapore Mental Health Conference (Aug 2021)
- Chairman, CEO Dialogue, Singapore Mental Health Conference
- Panelist, NinetyPercentIII: Converging Perspectives, NUS Political Science Society (Aug 2021)
- Guest Speaker, AIC Townhall & 12th Birthday Celebration (Aug 2021)
- Facilitator, 4th CEO Breakfast Dialogue, WorkWell Leaders (30 Jul 2021)
- Guest Speaker, Singapore Insurance Industry Dialogue (Jul 2021)
- Keynote Speaker, Mental Wellbeing@Work, Women@NTU (Jun 2021)
- Speaker, 9th ASEAN Labour Inspection Conference (May 2021)
- Panelist, Mind the Gap, NUS Social Service Research Seminar (May 2021)
- Moderator, Migrant Workers & Lorries, The Homeground Asia (Apr 2021)
- Speaker, Fireside Chat, Mental Wellness Kickoff, DBS Group Technology & Operations
- Guest Speaker, Utama Club (Apr 2021)
- Speaker, NTU Student Leaders (Mar 2021)
- Keynote Speaker, Mental Health at Workplace, IHH Singapore Leaders, (Mar 2021)
- Panelist, Migrant Worker Issues, 24Asia Live Show (Mar 2021)
- Speaker, Heart to Health Talk, NUS Public Health Interest Group (Mar 2021)
- Guest Lecturer, Masters in Social Work, NUS (Mar 2021)
- Panelist, Unreasonable Women, International Women's Day, Publicis (Mar 2021)
- Keynote Speaker, SG Model United Nations (Mar 2021)
- Delegate Member, Strategic India-Singapore Dialogue (Mar 2021)
- Moderator, The Ground Speaks: Budget Conversations 2021, A Good Space (Feb 2021)
- Panelist, Social Mobility and Income Inequality, Inconvenient Questions, NUS and NUS Society (Feb 2021)
- Panelist, Public Health, Yale-NUS Diversity Week (Jan 2021)
- Clubhouse Speaker, Social Inequality, Southeast Asia Tech Club (Feb 2021)
- Speaker, Mind the Grind, NTU (Jan 2021)
- Facilitator, 3rd CEO Breakfast Dialogue, WorkWell Leaders Workgroup (Dec 2020)
- Guest of Honour, International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day, Samaritans of Singapore (Nov 2020)
- Speaker, Mindfulness, Dhamma Assembly For Young Working Adults (Nov 2020)
- Keynote Speaker, Global Service Day, McKinsey Singapore (Nov 2020)
- Keynote Speaker, Global Inclusion Day, 3M Singapore (Nov 2020)
- Guest Lecturer, Global Policy, Nanyang Technological University (Oct 2020)
- Keynote Speaker, Emotional Wellbeing LIVE! Day, Community Business Asia (Oct 2020)
- Guest Lecturer, Resilience in People Sector, Murdoch Executive Masters Programme (Oct 2020)
- Speaker, World Mental Health Day, Nomura Singapore (Oct 2020)
- Keynote Speaker, Wellbeing@Work Conference, Future of Work Insights (Sep 2020)
- Closing Keynote Speaker, Advancing Brain Health at the Workplace, 4th One Mind at Work Global Forum (Sep 2020)
- Panelist, Advancing Women Social Entrepreneurs in ASEAN, Ashoka (Aug 2020)
- Guest of Honour, Mental Health, National University of Singapore Public Health Interest Group (Augl 2020)
- Speaker, Fireside Chat, Apple Asia Pacific (Jul 2020)
- Facilitator, 2nd CEOs Breakfast Dialogue, WorkWell Leaders Workgroup (Jul 2020)
- Keynote Speaker, Mental Health is Workforce Health, Bridgestone Asia Pacific (Jul 2020)
- Panelist, Mind Matters, Empowerment Fireside Chat, Nanyang Technological University Student Union (Jul 2020)
- Keynote Speaker, Mental Wellbeing: Important Now and Always, Singapore International Chamber of Commerce (Jul 2020)
- Panelist, Migrant Workers, Coffee for Change Conversations, Ashoka Singapore & Malaysia (Jun 2020)
- Guest of Honour, Harmony Raya Conference, PPIS Muslim Women's Association (Jun 2020)
- Keynote Speaker, Shine the light on Mental Health, Singapore Academy of Law and Singapore Corporate Counsels Association (Jun 2020)
- Keynote Speaker, Mental Health is Workforce Health, HR COP, National University of Singapore Society (Jun 2020)
- Panelist, Mental Wellbeing in COVID-19, American Chamber of Commerce (Jun 2020)
- Panelist, Mental Health, Women in Asia (May 2020)
- Keynote Speaker, Taylor & Francis Asia Pacific Regional Conference (May 2020)
- Speaker, Asia HR Council by Conference Board (Apr 2020)
- Panelist, Singapore Policy Journal, Harvard Kennedy Club (Apr 2020)
- Panelist, WWF Earth Hour 2020 (Mar2020)
- Speaker, PODEX Flourish 2020 (Jan 2020)
- Participant, 68th Westminster Seminar for Parliamentarians, London (Nov 2019)
- Guest of Honour, Making Change Real, Mother Earth Toastmasters Club (Nov 2019)
- Facilitator/Participant, ASEAN Parliamentarians for Human Rights (Nov 2019)
- Panelist, Pre-COP25 Workshop - Eco-Anxiety Session, NUS Energy Studies Institute and Asia Pacific Centre for Environmental Law (Oct 2019)
- Panelist, Migrant Worker Community Discussion (Oct 2019)
- Panelist, Make Care Count, Aware x A Good Space (Oct 2019)
- Guest of Honour, PSALT Care Charity Golf & Dinner (Oct 2019)
- Judge, SSI Ace Capstone Action Learning Project Presentation (Oct 2019)
- Keynote Speaker, Gotong Royong X, School of the Arts (Oct 2019)
- Moderator, Keynote Dialogue, Samaritans of Singapore Conference (Sep 2019)
- Guest of Honour, Arts Therapists Association Exhibition (Sep 2019)
- Speaker, Social Enterprise Series, NLB (Aug 2019)
- Guest of Honour, NUS Temasek Foundation Learn Service Learning Workshop for ASEAN Scholars,
- Guest of Honour, Asian Humanist Conference (Jul 2019)
- Moderator, Temasek Ecosperity Dinner with Sir Robert Swan (Jun 2019)
- Guest of Honour: Shan You "Let's Talk Depression" (May 2019)
- Keynote Speaker, Mercer Healthy Body=Healthy Mind (May 2019)
- Speaker, National Library Board (Apr 2019)
- Panelist, Learning Forum on Homelessness (Apr 2019)
- Guest of Honour, The 4th Hypnosis Conference (Mar 2019)
- Moderator: Celebrate Women & Diversity (Mar 2019)
- Guest of Honour: Racefor7, Rare Disorder Society of Singapore (Mar 2019)
- Keynote, Credit Suisse International Women's Day (Mar 2019)
- Speaker, Global Community Impact Awards, Johnson & Johnson (Feb 2019)
- Speaker, Singapore Mental Health Conference (Jan 2019)
- Speaker, European Union Ambassador's Event on Human Rights (Dec 2018)
- Speaker, ASEAN Parliamentarians for Human Rights Forum (Dec 2018)
- Speaker, 1st Global Mental Health Advocates Summit (Oct 2018)
- Keynote, Schroders Investment Singapore (Oct 2018)
- Keynote, CAPTISS, College of Alice & Peter Tan, NUS (Sep 2018)
- Speaker, Dow Chemicals Asia Pacific's First Inclusion Forum (Sep 2018)
- Keynote, Special Needs Education Conference for Polytechnics (Sep 2018)
- Speaker, Civic Participation & Public Engagement, Bureau of Educational & Cultural Affairs, US State Department (Aug 2018), Kuala Lumpur
- Speaker, 1st Campus Party Asia (Jul 2018)
- Speaker, Danone Global Leaders Meeting (Jun 2018)
- Speaker, Hush Dare to Share, about Care (May 2018)
- Speaker, Be Inspired Speaker Series, A Good Space (May 2018)
- Moderator, Youth For Good 2018 (May 2018)
- Speaker, NVPC Groundup Projects (April 2018)
- Panelist, Women Empowerment Workshop, Leadership on the Edge Antarctica Expedition (Mar 2018)
- Speaker, Accenture Asia Pacific (Feb 2018)
- Speaker, Abbot Nutrition (Feb 2018)
- Speaker, MOE South 1 Cluster Leader's Retreat (Nov 2017)
- Speaker, Happiness Festival (Nov 2017)
- Upcoming: Speaker, MetLife Innovation Centre (Nov 2017)
- Facilitator, Young Southeast Asian Leaders by US State Dept (Oct 2017)
- Speaker, Singapore Management University (Sep 2017)
- Speaker, Singapore Polytechnic (Aug 2017)
- Speaker, St Joseph's Institution (July 2017)
- Speaker, LadyBoss Asia (Jul 2017)
- Speaker, Happiness Circle (Jul 2017)
- Speaker, Credit Suisse Singapore (Jun 2017)
- Keynote Speaker, The Social Oven, NUS Entrepreneurship Society (May 2017)
- Guest-of-Honour, Speech Day, Cedar Girls Secondary School (Apr 2017)
- Speaker, Innovation Conference 2017, Ministry of Education (Mar 2017)
- Speaker, DesignTrails, Design Week 2017 (Mar 2017)
- Speaker, Charting Her Own Path, UN Women Singapore & Our Better World (Feb 2017)
- Facilitator, Expert Futures Panel, National Volunteer & Philanthropy Centre (Feb 2017)
- Speaker, School of Business Management, Nanyang Polytechnic (Feb 2017)
- Speaker, Young Southeast Asian Leaders, US Embassy Singapore (Dec 2016)
- Speaker, Heroes Seminar, Ngee Ann Polytechnic (Nov 2016)
- Speaker, SG100 Young Leaders Programme, National Youth Council (Oct 2016)
- Speaker, Raise the Bar, Backstage Pass, Peatix (Oct 2016)
- Speaker, Women in LinkedIn, LinkedIn Asia Pacific (Mar 2015)
"A conversation is about 'changing together'. For a better world." Happy to chat if you would like to have a conversation about any of the following:
- Contribute to corporate and non-profit boards - see Board Resume.
- Share my learnings in life, work and world with your employees and groups as a speaker, panelist, moderator....see below for list of over 130 engagements*.
- Coach for purpose and meaning (1-1 life/executive coaching, group coaching, mindful leadership coaching, startup business coaching)
- Innovation and strategy consulting, facilitation, workshops for small and large groups
- Private and corporate yoga/meditation/reiki sessions
- Partnerships of possibilities for our movements of love (WIMBY, WorkWell Leaders Workgroup, Hush, A Good Space, Our Tree Stories, Playground of Joy, Project Yoga-on-Wheels....)
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Over 10,000 sign petition urging Singapore to expedite recognition of the State of Palestine
2 ex-PAP MPs, 5 ex-NMPs and Academics urge Singapore to recognise the State of Palestine
Wake Up Singapore, Oct 2024
Draft guidelines on workplace mental health could be simpler, more compassionate: Experts
The young activists fanning the flame of democracy
Jom Media, Sep 2024
Shuttle bus featuring MPs’ faces dubbed ‘expensive publicity stunt’ amid concerns about the bus being often found empty
Informal caregiving for seniors valued at S$1.28 billion annually: Duke-NUS study
GE as soon as Sep. 2024 is a possibility: Ex-NMP Anthea Ong
Mothership, Apr 2024
Commentary: Mental health is a sustainable growth strategy for Singapore Inc
Business Times, Oct 2023
Placing employee wellbeing as a priority for leaders in Singapore
HRM Asia, Oct 2023
Gutzy Asia, Oct 2023
Podcast: Daily Cuts - World Mental Health Day: CEO Pledges towards Mental Health
CNA938, Oct 2023
TODAY, Oct 2023
New community-led initiative to develop suicide prevention strategy for Singapore
Straits Times, Sep 2023
Today, Sep 2023
Today, Sep 2023
Podcast: Breakthrough in Mental Wellness with Anthea Ong
Integrative Asia, Sep 2023
Asia Thinker Series - Mental Health: Shaping Community Outreach & Policy Initiatives
Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, August 2023
Singapore’s Nominated Member of Parliament Scheme: Potential to Evolve
Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, August 2023
EUVP Visit Story - Anthea Ong, Singapore
European Union Delegation to Singapore, August 2023
Commentary: Mental health education - what more can we do for our children?
CNA, Jul 2023
Podcast: What does it mean to be vulnerable: Anthea Ong
Handful of Leaves, June 2023
Commentary: Mental healthcare should be for all, not just those who can afford to skip the wait
CNA, Feb 2023
Mothership, Nov 2022
Commentary: Do we need Nominated Members of Parliament when there are more opposition MPs than ever?
CNA, Nov 2022
Helping leaders help themselves
Business Times, Oct 2022
Podcast: ANTHEA INDIRA ONG: A MEMOIR OF CHANGE
Banyan Tree Resorts, Oct 2022
People with mental health conditions lack opportunities even as firms try to embrace inclusivity
CNA, Oct 2022
Opportunities still lacking for jobseekers with mental health conditions | Video
Channel5 News, Oct 2022
The workplace should not cause anxiety: Expert
CNA, Oct 2022
CNA Women, Sep 2022
Teh Tarik with Walid: Former NMP Anthea Ong discusses the NMP book
Teh Tarik with Walid, Sep 2022
The Independent Singapore, Sep 2022
Book on Nominated Member of Parliament scheme launched
CNA, Sep 2022
Does Singapore still need Nominated MPs in Parliament?
Straits Times, Sep 2022
13-year-old stole the show at launch of book on the NMP scheme
The Homeground Asia, Sep 2022
'A baptism of fire': NMPs share their experiences in new book
Straits Times, Sep 2022
Former NMP Anthea Ong shares insights into the Nominated Member of Parliament scheme in new book
The Peak, Sep 2022
Big Read Unwrapped: Civil movement and the death of the patriarchal government
The Homeground Asia, Sep 2022
Commentary: Why more needs to be done to help LGBTQ+ youth
The Straits Times, Aug 2022
Commentary: How many of those with mental health conditions were caregivers themselves?
CNA, Aug 2022
Lianhe Zaobao, Jul 2022
Freedom to choose what is best for you: Has it always been there for Singaporeans?
The Homeground Asia, Jul 2022
Social media and the government: Tango for transparency and accountability
The Homeground Asia, Jul 2022
Channelling Adversity into Action
AlumNUS, Jul-Sep 2022
TODAY, Jun 2022
Not talking about suicide does more harm than good: Suicide prevention groups
Straits Times, Jun 2022
When a colleague is grieving: Navigating bereavement in the workplace
Business Times, Jun 2022
Commentary: Bosses burn out too; leaders need to be well to lead well
Business Times, Apr 2022
Confronting Youth Mental Health
CNA Insider, Apr 2022
With Budget 2022, Can We Take Mental Health More Seriously?
Rice Media, Mar 2022
Mental health issues in Singapore’s Budget Speech for the first time
The Homeground Asia, Feb 2022
Deaf Covid-19 patients can now communicate with MOH through SMS and e-mail instead of phone call
Straits Times, Jan 2022
CNA, Dec 2021
Help available for Covid-19 patients with disabilities to recover at home: MOH
Straits Times, Nov 2021
Singapore companies find creative ways to address employee mental heath challenges
Cigna, Nov 2021
Adam Khoo Doesn’t Have All The Answers Either
RICE, Nov 2021
Commentary: Mental health in an unequal world — let’s ask what happened, not what’s wrong
TODAY, Oct 2021
Youth & Mental Health. How Can We Do Better?
SUSS, Sep 2021
Commentary: Going beyond a task force to build a Mentally Healthy Nation
IPS Comms, Aug 2021
Commentary: Concerns over giving people ideas undermine needed conversations on suicide
CNA, Aug 2021
We need to stop saying 'boys don't cry' & 'boys will be boys'
Mothership, Aug 2021
Singapore’s toughest topics to be taken up in podcast by social activist Anthea Ong
Coconuts Singapore, Aug 2021
Mental health advocates welcome plans to have more school counsellors but say barriers remain
The Straits Times, Aug 2021
CNA, Aug 2021
The Big Read: Grappling with isolation, migrant workers in dorms long for a return to the wider community
CNA, July 2021
socialservice.sg, Jul 2021
How are Singapore’s advocates and activists sustaining themselves?
The Homeground Asia, July 2021
Online charity initiative raises over S$1m to benefit needy during the pandemic
The Business Times , May 2021
Commentary: Worries over COVID-19 situation are taking a mental toll on Singapore
CNA , May 2021
Part I: Feel Like an Imposter at Work? It’s More Common Than You Think
Stay Prepared , 2021
Part II: Feel Like an Imposter at Work? – How to Overcome Self-Doubt
Stay Prepared , 2021
Singapore: An International Model For Mental Health
Forbes, April 2021
Championing the mental health cause
thenewpaper, April 2021
Mothership, Mar 2021
#AreWeOkay: SG Mental Health Matters invites the public to join the conversation
The Online Citizen, Mar 2021
TODAY, Jan 2021
Community-organised dialogue suggests ways to help lower-income, bridge social divide
Straits Times, Feb 2021
Commentary: Leadership in the new normal must ensure employee well-being
Straits Times, Dec 2020
TODAY, Dec 2020
Social entrepreneur Anthea Ong applies for second term as NMP
CNA, Nov 2020
From Politics To Entrepreneurship: 6 S'pore Politicians Who Started Their Own Ventures
Vulcan Post, Oct 2020
Migrant workers enjoy “an afternoon out” in the park with local Bukit Batok residents
ActiveSG, Oct 2020
This S’porean Had Only S$16 In Her Bank Once, Now Owns A Silent Tea Bar For Mental Wellness
Vulcan Post, Oct 2020
Commentary: Making mental healthcare more affordable for Singaporeans
TODAY, Oct 2020
'It was such a deep state of despair I was in': ex-NMP Anthea Ong on her mental health journey
Mothership, Oct 2020
Commentary: What good is doing push-ups for mental health?
CNA, Oct 2020
Commentary: New Possibilities for Wellbeing at Work
BusinessTimes, Oct 2020
#Takeback2050: 15 Singaporeans Speak
SG Climate Rally, Sep 2020
Welcomes begin in our backyards
Our Better World, Sep 2020
Brave Dynamics, Aug 2020
“I, we, and us make our society.” The Ground Speaks: Civil Society After GE2020
Ethos Books, Aug 2020
Anthea Indira Ong, Social Entrepreneur
A Magazine, Aug 2020
Rights groups raise concerns on rules restricting migrant workers’ movements
TODAY, Aug 2020
Rise in firms offering mental health support for staff but more can be done, say experts
CNA, Aug 2020
In Phase 2, Migrant Workers Battle Financial Fears And A Mental Health Crisis
Rice Media, Aug 2020
IN FOCUS: The challenges young people face in seeking mental health help
CNA, Aug 2020
Migrant workers get more mental health support
The New Paper, Jul 2020
'What a privilege to be able to serve this way': Anthea Ong shares her reflections on being an NMP
Mothership, July 2020
Minding the well-being of migrant workers
Business Times, Jul 2020
From NCMPs to Leader of the Opposition - how Parliament has evolved
Straits Times, Jul 2020
NMP Anthea Ong voices concern over the gaps and inadequacies in Govt’s COVID-19 welfare schemes
The Online Citizen, Jun 2020
Post-COVID19 economic recovery must protect human rights and the environment, MPs say
ASEAN Parliamentarians for Human Rights , Jun 2020
Only 7 cuts filed for Fortitude Budget, compared to over 500 for Unity Budget
Mothership, Jun 2020
NMP Anthea Ong calls for Govt to provide six months rental relief for public rental households
The Online Citizen, Jun 2020
New normals: Lessons learnt during Covid-19 circuit breaker and what needs to change
Straits Times, Jun 2020
Singapore's Covid-19 economic recovery team criticised for excluding sustainable business voices, women
Eco-Business, Jun 2020
Commentary: We declare a goal of ending mental health stigma yet viciously mock the woman at Shunfu Market
CNA, May 2020
Commentary: COVID-19 has revealed a new disadvantaged group among us – digital outcasts
CNA, May 2020
More needs to be done to close the digital divide deepened by Covid-19, say two NMPs
Straits Times, May 2020
'Universal internet access should be provided as a public utility': Anthea Ong on S'pore's digital divide
Mothership, May 2020
Women in Politics – Power, Stereotypes and the Challenges of Public Life
Aware, Apr 2020
Breaking Up the Boys' Club
Southeast Asia Globe, Apr 2020
Commentary: Working together towards a zero-suicide Singapore
CNA, Apr 2020
Commentary: Responding to the Covid-19 crisis as one Singapore community
TODAY, Apr 2020
'Inequality is our weakest link in this fight': NMP Anthea Ong urges more support for vulnerable groups
Mothership, Apr 2020
Podcast: Mental health: Awareness, acceptance, and action (A conversation with NMP Anthea Ong)
socialservice.sg, Apr 2020
Review of Singapore’s mental healthcare system underway, as MPs highlight existing gaps
TODAY, Mar 2020
Who is Protecting Singapore's Sex Workers?
Millennials of Asia, Mar 2020
Commentary: Will you hire and retain persons with mental health conditions?
CNA, Mar 2020
NMP Anthea Ong calls for national suicide prevention strategy aiming for zero suicides
TODAY, Mar 2020
Nominated MP Anthea Ong calls for national suicide prevention strategy
Straits Times, Mar 2020
Migrant workers need GST relief as they suffer “immense” financial pressures: NMP Anthea Ong
The Online Citizen, Mar 2020
义工组织在情人节为医护人员送上心意
Lianhe Zaobao, Feb 2020
S'porean resilience not possible without improving mental health support: NMP Anthea Ong
Mothership, Feb 2020
For Nominated Members of Parliament, it's not just about talking in Parliament
CNA, Feb 2020
Urgent need to improve affordability, accessibility and quality of mental healthcare, says NMP Anthea Ong
Straits Times, Feb 2020
Mentally Health Workforce
Speaking Your Mind Project, NUS Medicine, Launched Jan 2020
Commentary: Suicides can be prevented - we all need to work together
Straits Times, Jan 2020
NMP conducts public consultation on mental healthcare in preparation for Budget 2020
The Independent, Jan 2020
Banking Act should strive towards building “a sustainable and resilient financial system”: Anthea Ong
The Online Citizen, Jan 2020
Mental health declaration for job applicants discriminatory
Straits Times, Jan 2020
Casting light on workplace depression
Business Times, Dec 2019
Abstaining on AHTC motion, two NMPs voice concerns over timing and political overtones
TODAY, Nov 2019
AHTC motion: Anthea Ong on why she is abstaining from voting
CNA, Nov 2019
NMPs Anthea Ong & Walter Theseira abstained from voting for parliamentary motion against WP MPs
Mothership, Nov 2019
Hush, it's time to show empathy to all
Straits Times, Oct 2019
Govt “should re-evaluate” viewpoint on dissent and activism, youths must be given greater room to participate: Anthea Ong
The Online Citizen, Oct 2019
Liberal education makes for better citizens
Straits Times, Oct 2019
Commentary: Mental Health Matters at Work
Business Times, Oct 2019
Singapore bosses pledge to champion employees' mental well-being
Business Times, Oct 2019
Commentary: Let's redefine multiculturalism for a truly inclusive Singapore
Straits Times, Oct 2019
Commentary: Making CareShield Life and long-term disability care more inclusive
TODAY, Sep 2019
NMP Anthea Ong raises concerns over the CareShield Life Bill: mental health, non-severe disabilities, people with disabilities under 30, and gender discrimination
The Online Citizen, Sep 2019
NMP Anthea Ong pushes for more urgent measures taken to combat climate change and redistribute food waste to charity
The Online Citizen, Aug 2019
Commentary: Let's talk about men in mental health
Straits Times, Aug 2019
Protesting for the planet: Is climate activism alive in Singapore?
Eco-Business, Jul 2019
Commentary: Make mental health education mandatory in Singapore schools
TODAY, Jul 2019
Commentary: Time to commit to national target on inclusive employment
Straits Times, Jul 2019
Ask A Pro: Hush Tea Bar’s Anthea Ong On Workplace Wellness
Challenge Magazine, Jul 2019
Commentary: Greater whole-of-society push needed to tackle homelessness
TODAY, June2019
晨光第一线: 静谧茶吧
Channel 8, Jun 2019
Cause and Effect: Anthea Ong for Mental Health
Imagine Magazine, Jun 2019
Singapore’s food rescuers salvage expired, ugly food to fight waste
South China Morning Post, May 2019
NMPs on why they pushed ahead with motion to amend Bill
Straits Times, May 2019
NMPs suggest 4 amendments to fake news Bill, including having independent council to review Govt decisions
Straits Times, Apr 2019
LOVE972《他们的故事》- 和王丽婷
Love 97.2FM, Apr 2019
Mental wellness: Why C-suite should lead the discussion
HRD Magazine, Mar 2019
Anthea Ong on Home Team Science and Technology Agency Bill – CNA
Business Telegraph, Aug 2019
Raising awareness of mental health of migrant, domestic workers
Business Times, Mar 2019
NMP, experts call for review of how disability is defined
Straits Times, Aug 2019
Commentary: How To Make Mental Health A National Priority
TODAY, Mar 2019
Are Singapore leaders doing enough for mental well-being?
HRD Magazine, Mar 2019
Top 10 Women 2019
Singapore Women's Weekly, Mar 2019
Commentary: Mental Health Must Be A National Priority
The New Paper, Mar 2019
AIA launches Singapore's first policy that covers mental illnesses
Asia Advisers' Network, Feb 2019
Lianhe Zaobao, Feb 2019
Make mental health a 'national priority', like diabetes
Straits Times, Feb 2019
“Strong, United S’pore” only possible if mental health is a S’pore govt priority: NMP Anthea Ong
Mothership, Feb 2019
Mental health should be prioritised and not stigmatised, says NMP Anthea Ong
The Independent, Feb 2019
#TheGoodWomen: Anthea Ong – Explorer. Coach. Full-time Human
The Good Catalogue, Jan 2019
管委议员王丽婷 为弱势群体发,打造包容社会
Shinmin Daily News, Jan 2019
Time for Singapore’s employment laws to include “clear” and “deliberate” guidelines for workers’ psychosocial health and safety requirements: NMP Anthea Ong
The Online Citizen, Dec 2018
Doing good through silence, reflection and self-care is Hush Tea Bar's mission
Business Times, Dec 2018
Giving the physically challenged a leg up
MoneyFM 89.3, Nov 2018
Commentary: A Good Space Helps You Help Others
Business Times, Oct 2018
Collective action needed to create caring, inclusive workplaces
Straits Times, Sep 2018
9 New Nominated MPs Appointed by President Halimah
Straits Times, Sep 2018
9 New Nominated MPs Chosen to Join Parliament
Straits Times, Sep 2018
Spilling the Tea on Silence: Anthea Ong of Hush TeaBar
Social Space Magazine, Sep 2018
Social Conversations: Anthea Ong of Hush TeaBar
Lien Centre for Social Innovation, Aug 2018
Causes: Safe spaces to do good
Straits Times, Jul 2018
Taking care of workers' mental health
Straits Times, Jul 2018
Having Dealt With Mental Health Issues Herself, She Now Wants You To Take A Mental Spa Through Tea
YP SG, May 2018
What Hush TeaBar Founder Learnt in Antarctica.
Prestige SG, May 2018
女老板跳进零下5C冰水
Shin MIn Daily News, Apr 2018
Shin MIn Daily News, Apr 2018
Singaporean takes the plunge in freezing Antarctic
The New Paper, Apr 2018
Anthea Ong: The Woman Who Lived.
High Net Worth, Mar 2018
Meet The World’s First Silent Tea Bar That Has Brewed Up A Storm of Social Change
Causeartist.com, Mar 2018
Three Singaporean women part of 100-strong global team to Antarctica
The New Paper, 27 Feb 2018
3 Singaporean women part of global expedition to Antarctica to study climate change
Straits Times, 26 Feb 2018
Anthea Ong advocates for Workplace Wellness through Tea and Travel.
Prestige, Feb 2018
创立社企 助创伤者修复心灵
Lianhe Zaobao, Feb 2018
Anthea Ong brings self care and workplace wellness all the way to Antarctica!
The Independent SG, Feb 2018
Anthea Ong: “It’s better to be kind always than to try to be right all the time.”
Painless.Asia, Nov 2017
Cedar Girls' Secondary 60th Anniversary Commemorative Book, Sep 2017
From Banker to Social Entrepreneur
NUSS The Ridge, Nov 2017
My Story. My Calling.
Yoga Journal Singapore, Aug 2017
Interview: Anthea Ong of Singapore International Festival of Arts (SIFA)’s ‘Open Homes’
Singapore International Festival for Arts, Open Homes (Blogcritics) Aug 2017
Between Sunset and Sunrise by Anthea Ong
Singapore International Festival for Arts, Open Homes (bakchormeeboy) Aug 2017
Good Conversation with Anthea Ong
The Good Movement,10 Jul 2017
The Silent Remedy: Q&A with Anthea Ong
LadyBoss Asia, Jun 2017
Deaf but not disabled: The voice behind Singapore's first silent teabar
Buro 24/7, Jun 2017
Meet the Disruptors: Anthea Ong
The AlumNUS, Apr-Jun 2017/Issue#109
Weekend Interview: Anthea Ong
The Business Times, 23 May 2017
Can The Deaf Help Us Listen Better?
Channel NewsAsia, 23 Apr 2017
Entrepreneur-in-Focus: Anthea Ong
Zalora, 21 Feb 2017
'I Live My Life' docudrama: Anthea Ong.
Channel U, 24 Jan 2017
在静谧中找回自己
Lianhe Zaobao, Dec 2016
Down and out, she finds herself.
Sunday Times, Sep 2016
Talking to a Silent Mover
Womentalk TV, Sep 2016
Finding herself in silence.
RazorTV, Sep 2016
Bounceback Queen
Her World Magazine, Aug 2016 (Pages 250-252)
Urbanites Sit To Savour At This Bar
Straits Times, Jun 2016
Hush Now, Have A Cuppa and Reflect.
Straits Times, Apr 2016
Why Start a Business When You Can Start a Revolution?
Asia for Good, Mar 2016
Hush, No Talking In This Bar please.
Straits Times, Dec 2014