Tim Lee was in the civil service for more than 24 years and subsequently transited into the private sector before joining Caregivers Alliance Ltd (CAL) as CEO in 2018. 

CAL is dedicated to meeting the needs of caregivers supporting loved ones with mental health issues. These “hidden heroes” frequently grapple with stigma associated with mental illnesses. Many find it challenging to come forward and seek help, resulting in stress, fatigue, and burnout. There are also many who struggle with financial difficulties in looking after their loved ones, sometimes made worst due to them leaving their jobs to care for their loved ones full-time. 

Tim & his colleagues have been creating new strategies and approaches to meet caregiver needs and address service gaps to enable them to achieve a higher level of mental well-being and resilience and to find support from others who are just like them.  

Many of CAL’s full-time staff were graduates from CAL’s Caregivers-to-Caregivers programmes and were previously active volunteers with CAL. Empowered by what they have learned, CAL’s volunteers are training and supporting other caregivers as mental health champions in various communities, including corporations, faith-based groups, community organisations, associations, and educational institutions.