Representation

The OAE Council: Co-Chairpersons

Co-chair (Private)

Dr. Tan Lai Yong, a medical doctor and community advocate, is an Adjunct Associate Professor at the College of Alice & Peter Tan, NUS. He leads NUS students on experiential visits to countries like Botswana, China, and India to explore diverse sociocultural environments.

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Co-Chair (Govt)

David Chua, the inaugural Chief Executive of the National Youth Council (NYC) since 2015, is committed to expanding developmental opportunities and pathways for young Singaporeans, ensuring equal and fair access to these networks. He also serves as the Chairman of the 'SCAPE' Board.

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The OAE Council: 1^st Term Council Members

Reporting to the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth (MCCY), the 19-member OAE Council is an advisory body comprising government agencies, private sector providers, outdoor practitioners and relevant experts from academia, industrial safety and professional development.

Updates:

• 28 July 2023 - Mr. Mohamed Sayadi Bin Mohamed Nor was appointed as the 19^th OAE Council Member in the ex-officio capacity as MOE Deputy Director of Physical, Sports and Outdoor Education Branch (PSOEB).

• 9 Nov 2023 - Mr. Eddie Foo, Deputy Director for ActiveSG North, was appointed to replace Ms. Delphine Fong as Sports Singapore's (SportSG) representative.

Council Sub-Committees

The Council has organised the work into three distinct areas: Standards and Certification, Professional Development and Safety, Compliance and Promotion. Each of these areas is led by co-leads who oversee the respective sub-committees, ensuring effective management and coordination within each workstream.