With the development of Smart City Blueprint in Hong Kong and driven by the epidemic in recent years, the internet has further become an essential medium for the public to obtain information, communicate, shopping, etc. In 2021, the household broadband penetration rate had reached 96.1% meanwhile the citizens spend increasing screen time with averagely above 4 hours every day, and mainly surfing on the social media. However, are they capable to act wisely on the internet flooded with information? Today (February 8, the 2nd Tuesday of February every year) is the International Internet Safety Day (www.saferinternetday.org). Every year, “WebOrganic” from “HKCSS-Information Technology Resource Centre” launches various thematic activities to promote the positive use of the Internet to the public. This year, with support from Google.org, Google’s philanthropic arm, “WebOrganic” will continue to co-work with different social service units and schools to organize “Media Literacy and Online Safety 101” with a series of community and school activities to enhance students’, parents’, seniors’ and the public’s awareness and ability on information literacy and distinguishing information. Themed activities include, February to June 2022 Digital Information Helpfulness Kit (targets: students, parents, elders, etc.) "Media Literacy and Online Safety 101" Train-the-trainer webinar (targets: social service workers, educators, etc.) Themed video shooting: ...

(Final Call: the application deadline is 11 February, 2022) The Hong Kong Council of Social Service (HKCSS) and PolyU Jockey Club Design Institute for Social Innovation (JCDISI) co-organise the “Community Support for Carers” Programme. The programme is under Season 13 of PolyU Jockey Club “Operation SoInno”. All Agency Members are cordially invited to participate in the programme. In realising innovative ideas, we aspire to improve carer’s situation and build a more carer-friendly community! 6-9 teams will be selected to participate in a total of four sessions of co-creation workshops, in which JCDISI would provide design thinking training and professional support. Throughout the workshops, selected teams would verify their ideas and modify the action plan. The organisers (HKCSS and JCDISI) will further select 3 outstanding teams to enter the Action Project stage. The teams will carry out the action plans within a one-year period, with support including financial, programme design and community liaison from PolyU Jockey Club “Operation SoInno”. Please refer to the Application Guideline and Frequently Asked Questions for application details. The application deadline is at 23:59 on 11 February, 2022 (Friday). 1.    How to Apply: Interested parties should form a core team, complete and submit the online application form ...

Interested parties please download the tender invitation with documents listed below. Sealed tenders, must be clearly marked with the subject of the tender on the outside of the envelope, addressed to The Hong Kong Council of Social Service and placed to the “HSBC Hong Kong Community Partnership Programme (CPP 2022)Tender Box” at 13/F, Duke of Windsor Social Service Building, 15 Hennessy Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong, on or before 12 noon, 25 February 2022.  Late tenders will not be accepted. For enquiry, please contact Ms Hana NGAN at 2876 2471 or [email protected]. Thank you for your attention. Download: Form of Request of Proposal, Tender Questionnaire & Requirements and Specifications ...

The Changing Life Stories Conference in Feb 2022 is believed to be the first-ever teenage crisis pregnancy conference in Hong Kong, gathering academic experts, healthcare and legal professionals, social workers and NGO leaders who work in the prevention and intervention of youth crisis pregnancy. This virtual event will include keynote speakers, workshops, spotlight sessions and networking opportunities to share specialized knowledge and to explore possibilities for innovative service models. The agenda is themed & centered on three key protective factors that are central to breaking the vicious cycle of teenage pregnancy: Embrace, Equip and Empower •  Date: 23-25 February 2022 •  Time: 9:00 a.m. •  Mode: Virtual Conference     【Conference Details】 Conference Website: https://www.changinglifestories.com Registration: https://www.changinglifestories.com/register Enquiry: [email protected] (852) 3915 5748 ...

開課數月已發生多宗懷疑學童自殺事件，亦有個案選擇在校內自殺，事件震撼校園；前線社工觀察到近來學生自殺與自毀的數目及形態均較過往嚴峻，情況令人憂慮。 本系列以學童自殺危機識別及介入為主題，希望裝備同工有關介入策略及技巧，並促進同工就課題進行專業交流。 分享會#2： 學生遺書已寫了…一次及時介入的經驗 學校社工如何及時支援一位已寫好遺書、但之前並不認識的學生？由評估自殺風險到應對自殺危機，當中每個判斷和決定都非常關鍵。助人者慢行一步，學生可能失去生命，操之過急，又可能嚇跑學生。講者將分享一次及時介入及陪伴學生和其家人走過生死的經驗，以及當中的反思和學習。 講者 李詠珊姑娘（香港青年協會 青年工作幹事） 日期：2022年2月18日（五） 時間：下午3:00 - 4:15 形式：網上會議 對象：駐校社工及督導 收費：全免 報名：報名按此（截止日期：2022年2月14日） 查詢：2864 2958（香港社會服務聯會鄧小姐） ...