This report presents findings from the first societal review of the Singapore Government’s White Paper on Singapore Women’s Development, focusing on the perspectives of older women. Recognising that their needs and challenges are insufficiently addressed in existing action plans, the Senior Women’s Action Group (SAWA) conducted four focus group discussions between July 2022 and February 2023 with 170 women aged 55 and above, in English, Malay, Mandarin, and Tamil.
Analysis of the qualitative data identified five key themes shaping older women’s experiences: workplace participation, caregiving, retirement adequacy, health and well-being, and community support. The report highlights concerns such as age-based discrimination and concludes with recommendations and future research directions to better address the diverse needs of older women in Singapore.