We recently visited the CareAge Health Centre in Sham Shui Po, operated by the Community CareAge Foundation Limited (CCAF), to conduct a project visit. Supported by the HSBC Hong Kong Community Partnership Programme, the “CareAge Fall Prevention Program” aims to proactively identify older adults in the community who are at high risk of falling. The core of the project is to provide early assessments through volunteer specialist doctors, along with professional fall prevention advice, community education, and follow-up training and support services.

In-home accidents caused by clutter, such as trips and falls, are among the most common injuries among the elderly. To address this, CCAF often arranges for volunteers to help with simple decluttering during home visits. However, since many of these volunteers are also older adults, they may not be able to provide comprehensive assistance. Therefore, the organisation is currently seeking to partner with community groups that can offer professional home organisation and decluttering services to older adults. This includes providing at-home support to help them tidying and cleaning, as well as teaching storage and organisation techniques to improve their living environment.

If you have relevant contacts or resources, please email us at [email protected]. Thank you.

More Details: 關護長者協會 Community CareAge Foundation – CCAF

Solutions Hub collaborates with various sectors to actively promote multiple youth development and empowerment programmes. These initiatives target youths from secondary school all the way through to those transitioning into the workforce, creating diverse growth opportunities in academic and career exploration.

For example, this year’s “Link 20th Anniversary Outstanding Student Scholarship” not only recognises 100 secondary school students, but also organised two workshops during the application process to teach them skills in communication, public speaking, and Design Thinking. The top 30 students even presented their ideas on Active Ageing during the interview day, demonstrating their care and understanding of diverse community members, and allowing others to see their thoughts and creativity.

The Caring Company Scheme is ushering in a new era of development by adapting international sustainability standards to local contexts to assist local businesses in meeting foundational requirements and establishing a fundamental benchmark for promoting a caring culture.

To assist companies and organisations in gaining a deeper understanding of the new form “Form B: Sustainability”, we conducted a series of capacity building workshops in July and August. These sessions focused on key aspects of the form to help applicants fully understand the form requirements and guidelines. This initiative seeks to propel businesses into a new phase of “Responsible Business Practices”

The new participation standards encompass sustainable development elements:

1. Societal sustainability

2. Economic sustainability

3. Environmental sustainability

4. Partnership

The Caring Company Scheme is open for applications until 8 October 2025 at 6pm. (New account registration deadline: 25 September 2025 6pm) Companies and organisations can submit applications through the online system.

More about the revamped “Caring Company Scheme”, please visit https://caringcompany.org.hk/en_index.php

“Talking about money can harm relationships.” leads many people to avoid discussing their financial situations. However, financial management is closely linked to daily life.

DBS Foundation and HKCSS embarked on a 3-year strategic partnership. “Treasure Wealth, Treasure Love” Family Financial Education Programme has been launched under this collaboration. Through a series of financial education activities, the programme aims to enhance families’ financial literacy and help them learn to communicate more effectively. This way, financial discussions can serve as a bridge to strengthen family relationships and improve resilience in facing various challenges. With the support of Community Partners and DBS volunteers, the programme has served over 5,000 individuals.

District-based Financial Literacy Public Education Campaign will be rolled out across Hong Kong, the next session will be held from 26 – 28 September in Yue Man Square, Kwun Tong. We look forward to your participation!

Programme details: https://www.hkcss.org.hk/twtl-project/

In 2025, the Scheme is ushering in a new era of development:

1. Adapting international sustainability standards to local contexts assist local businesses in meeting foundational requirements to

2. Establishing a fundamental benchmark for promoting a caring culture

3. Guiding companies towards a new era of responsible practices,contributing to Hong Kong’ s transition into a sustainable economic hub

More detail: Co-creating for impact: Forgeting a New Standard in Responsible Business Practices