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A collective voice for instructors, coaches & educators in fitness, performing arts, visual arts, sports & wellness.

18/09/2026

To those affected by the closure of True Fitness and True Yoga - You don’t have to face this alone!

📌Need help with outstanding fee claims? We’ve got your back.

For those who were unable to meet with us yesterday, we are organising sessions to guide you through the claim submission process, step-by-step. Please contact National Instructors & Coaches Association - NICA at: [email protected] so that we can loop you in.

📌For those who wish to explore full-time employment, we can also work with Employment & Employability Institute, e2i to support you in finding suitable job opportunities.

We would also like to take this opportunity to thank all our partners who showed up in full force to assist the affected workers.

To our coaches & instructors - hang in there, we’re right beside you! 💪

Article credit: The Straits Times

15/09/2026

Facing Payment Issues as a Freelancer?

Freelancers have been coming to us about fees that have gone unpaid, sometimes because the company they worked for has run into difficulty or closed. We want you to know where to turn if you are affected.

If you are a freelancer with delayed or unpaid fees from a client, reach out to us at: [email protected]

📌For freelance coaches & instructors, please reach out to National Instructors & Coaches Association - NICA via its work advisory form at: https://www.nica.org.sg/work-advisory/

📌For freelance creative professionals, please reach out to VICPA Singapore via its work advisory form at: https://www.vicpa.org.sg/work-advisory/

NTUC Singapore and our affiliated associations are here to support you.

01/09/2026

NICA would like to wish all coaches and instructors a very Happy Coaches & Instructors Appreciation Month ❤️

This year's theme, "Geared for Progress, Powered by AI," celebrates your commitment to embracing change, adapting to new opportunities, and continuously growing in your profession. As technology evolves, your passion, expertise, and human touch remain at the heart of what you do. 🙌🏽

Don't miss a special message from our President, .chiang, and stay tuned for exciting appreciation activities throughout the month! 🎉

Thank you for all that you do. We celebrate you today and every day. 🤗

31/08/2026

Still thinking about it? This is your reminder.

There is only 1 week left to apply for NICA’s Professional Indemnity & Public Liability Insurance before applications close for the year!

Get covered, gain peace of mind, and focus on conducting your classes with confidence 😌💪

⏰ Applications close 6 September 2026
🛡️ Final intake for 2026
🔗 Apply via https://www.nica.org.sg/2024/11/protect-your-business-with-nicas-professional-indemnity-and-public-liability-insurance/

26/08/2026

⭐️𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗔𝗶𝗱 (𝗖𝗣𝗥 + 𝗔𝗘𝗗) 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

𝑩𝒐𝒕𝒉 𝒓𝒖𝒏𝒔 𝒘𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒃𝒆 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒊𝒏 𝑬𝒏𝒈𝒍𝒊𝒔𝒉 & 𝑴𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒂𝒓𝒊𝒏. 这课程将以英文和华文进行.
▶️ Course Fees (inclusive of GST):
• NROC & NREP Coaches & Instructors - $54.67 or $82.71, Other Coaches & Instructors - $152.81
• [BLENDED] NROC & NREP Coaches & Instructors - $62.40 or $94.40, Other Coaches & Instructors - $174.40
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⭐️𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗔𝗶𝗱 (𝗖𝗣𝗥 + 𝗔𝗘𝗗) 𝗙𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲
Suitable for coaches and instructors who have not taken any first aid course before or whose certification had lapsed for more than 3 months.

𝑻𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒘𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒃𝒆 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒊𝒏 𝑬𝒏𝒈𝒍𝒊𝒔𝒉 & 𝑴𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒂𝒓𝒊𝒏. 这课程将以英文和华文进行.
▶️ Course Fees (inclusive of GST):
• NROC & NREP Coaches & Instructors - $65.61 or $99.25, Other Coaches & Instructors - $183.36
• [BLENDED] NROC & NREP Coaches & Instructors - $70.20 or $106.20, Other Coaches & Instructors - $196.20
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🎉NICA members will be able to use your UTAP to defray the course fee and receive an exclusive subsidy of up to $20!
➡️ To sign up, email us at [email protected]
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Not yet a NICA member? Be part of a Bigger Collective Voice for Coaches and Instructors 💪! Sign up online today at www.ntuc.co/coach and indicate “Freelancer/SEP” under the Occupation field, and select the option that matches what you teach.

14/08/2026

🎉 NICA Coaches & Instructors Appreciation Month 2026 is here!

Join us on 29 September 2026 for the NICA Conference & Appreciation High Tea, as we explore how coaches and instructors can stay future-ready with this year’s theme:

🚀🤖 Geared for Progress. Powered by AI.

Whether you’re new to AI or already experimenting with AI tools, there’s a workshop track for you. Discover practical ways to save time, grow your business and enhance your work as a coach or instructor.

👈 Swipe left to explore the workshop tracks and find the one that best matches your experience and learning goals!

And of course, we’ll take time to celebrate you, the passion, dedication and contributions of coaches and instructors, over a delightful high tea, while connecting with fellow professionals and industry partners. 🥳☕

For those attending workshop at the conference:
⭐ NROC Coaches: Claim 2 CCE hours
⭐ NREP Instructors: Claim 2 CE hours
⭐ Arts Educators: Tap on NAC-NICA Training Support
⭐ Eligible NICA members: Use UTAP to offset up to 50% of unfunded course fees

👉 Register now via https://bit.ly/nicaappreciation2026. We can’t wait to celebrate, connect and learn with you! ❤️✨

🎁 And that’s not all! Throughout September, we’ll be rolling out a month of appreciation activities created specially for our coaching and instructing community.

👀 Stay tuned — there’s more to come!

06/08/2026

📢Are you a freelance coach/instructor?📢

Join NICA’s Town Hall to learn more about Professional Indemnity and Public Liability Insurance, and how it protects freelance coaches and instructors in their coaching journey.

This will be the last intake of 2026 - Don't miss it before it's too late!

📅 21 August 2026
⏰ 8AM–9.30AM
👥 Open to all freelance coaches & instructors

Registration closes on 6 September 2026, 12pm.
Sign up via: https://www.nica.org.sg/2024/11/protect-your-business-with-nicas-professional-indemnity-and-public-liability-insurance/

03/08/2026

You prepare for your classes and clients — but are you prepared for the unexpected?

The right protection gives you peace of mind, so you can keep doing what you love 🛡️

⏰ 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗔𝗦𝗧 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, 𝘀𝗼 𝗱𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱!

NICA Professional Indemnity & Public Liability Insurance is here to support you, so you can focus on doing what you do best, with confidence and security.

🗓️ Applications close 6 Sep 2026 (final intake this year!)
🔗 Apply via link in bio!

23/07/2026

Congratulations to Brother Ng Chee Meng 黄志明 on your appointment to the Cabinet by Prime Minister Lawrence Wong. Your appointment is a strong affirmation of the Labour Movement's important role in championing the voices and interests of workers across Singapore, including freelancers and self-employed professionals. At NICA, we are encouraged to see the interests of our community of freelance coaches and instructors represented. As the nature of work continues to evolve, it is vital that the concerns and aspirations of freelance coaches and instructors, including work security, professional recognition, skills development and fair work practices, remain part of national policy discussions. We look forward to continuing to work alongside the Labour Movement and our partners to strengthen support for our community and build a more sustainable future for every coach and instructor.

06/05/2026

NICA Town Hall 🏡 Protecting Your Practice: Insurance for Freelance Coaches & Instructors

If you are a freelance coach or instructor, this is essential. Join us at the upcoming town hall to understand why Professional Indemnity and Public Liability insurance matters, what it covers, and how it protects you when it counts 💪

📣 Open to ALL coaches and instructors!

Sign-ups close on 18 May, 12PM. Scan the QR code or click here - https://forms.office.com/r/J5Je8jz9wv to register.

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