Hong Kong is facing delayed marriage, low birth rates, and shrinking family sizes. As family structures and dynamics continue to evolve, the number of one- and two-person households is steadily rising, reflecting the shifting attitudes toward building family relationships in modern society. Under this trend, low-to-middle-income one- and two-person households entering middle-to-old age will face bigger challenge in areas such as health, employment, finances, and social life. Without a support network, these individuals are at risk of social isolation. Lone elder and elderly couples also face daunting challenge of end-of-life care.  In response to this, the government has introduced measures in recent years to identify high-risk elderly households and provide timely support. Compared to Hong Kong, solo living is even more prevalent in South Korea and the South Korean government introduced “Act on the Prevention and Management of Solitary Deaths” followed by a comprehensive master plan and the establishment of numerous community hubs to encourage solo dwellers to step out and engage with society. Meanwhile, the Singaporean government and its social service agencies have adopted a multi-pronged approach—including the strategic use of technology—to enhance care and companionship for the elderly. In light of these developments, the Council will host the ...

Against the backdrop of Hong Kong’s accelerating population ageing and the high cost of elderly care, how to meet the needs of both frail older persons who require close and intensive care and active older persons who pursue a high quality of life has become an issue that society must address with urgency. As an emerging option, cross-border retirement and elderly care is still at an exploratory stage, yet its potential opportunities and challenges merit in-depth research and discussion. In response to this trend, the Hong Kong Council of Social Service (HKCSS) cordially invites your agency to participate in the Roundtable Seminar: Expanding Horizons for Cross-border Elderly Care through Quality of Life: Opportunities and Challenges. This seminar will focus on the following key areas: Reviewing the key factors influencing older persons and their families when considering retirement and care in the Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA). Exploring the “push and pull” forces that drive cross-border retirement and care, as well as the institutional, cultural, and service-related barriers involved. Analysing real-life cases to illustrate older persons’ experiences, challenges, and opportunities in cross-border living. Encouraging practitioners to reflect on and restructure cross-border retirement and elderly care strategies to support sustainable development. The forum ...

近年香港接連面對傳染病、極端天氣、火災等不同類型的突發事件，但長者在身體機能、資訊接收能力及應變能力方面的潛在限制，影響他們的逃生決定。隨著人口持續老齡化，提升香港長者的防災意識、應對突發事件的能力，以及建立穩固的支援網絡變得尤為重要。因此，社聯長者服務設計了「長者防災意識及支援網絡調查」，透過問卷了解長者在 (1) 防災意識；(2) 應急物品預備；(3) 獲取防災資訊的渠道及其有效性；及 (4) 支援網絡狀況。 問卷的參與對象為 60 歲或以上人士，並按自願參與原則於網上自行填寫問卷。收集的樣本越多，越能反映長者的需要，因此煩請各網絡代表將通告連同附件轉發轄下服務單位，並請單位協助將含有 QR code 及超連結的電子海報張貼於中心的壁報板、社交媒體或群發訊息中作招募用途，截止日期為 2026 年 3 月 9 日 23 時 59 分。所有收集的資料將會絕對保密，原始數據 (raw data) 將於完成分析三年後銷毀。 如有任何查詢，歡迎致電 2876 2446 與社聯長者服務主任黃嘉濠先生聯絡。多謝垂注！ ...

濫用藥物從來不只是個人的成癮行為，而是牽動整個家庭系統的複雜議題。在香港高壓的生活環境下，當家庭成員受毒品影響，往往伴隨著深層的情緒衝突、親職功能受損、經濟困難，以及極高的隱蔽性。前線同工在介入此類個案時，常面臨巨大的實務挑戰：服務使用者改變動機低、家庭關係張力大。更棘手的是，我們常在「戒毒輔導」與「家庭服務」之間感到拉扯——兩者該如何排序？又該如何無縫銜接？ 這是一場關於「連結」的交流會——連結不同的服務視角，也連結破碎的家庭系統。我們誠邀各位同工參與，共同研習如何透過實務操作與跨界協作，為濫藥家庭尋找走出困局的新路徑。 日期：2026 年 3 月24日 (週二) 時間：10:30-13:00 地點：灣仔軒尼詩道15號温莎公爵社會服務大廈１樓禮堂 對象：業界同工 語言：粵語 費用：全免 講者︰香港路德會社會服務處路德會青怡中心中心主任區月顏姑娘             香港基督教服務處PS33深水埗中心服務主任吳新健               香港國際社會服務社服務總監湛國榮先生             善導會高級經理(綜合更生康復服務ll)劉卡諾先生 內容：戒毒輔導實務智慧分享             家庭服務焦點内容分享             實務個案介入分享             範式轉移:由治療到陪伴 - 如何支援服務使用者逐步退出濫藥生活 截止日期：3 月20日（週五） 如有查詢，請電郵到 [email protected]與 Jim Hoe 聯絡。 按此報名 ...

As Hong Kong faces a rapidly ageing population, the public concern over the elderly care, caregiver support, end-of-life care, and funeral arrangements continues to grow. To align with the government’s policy of "Ageing in place as the core, institutional care as back-up," there is a need to foster "Compassionate Communities" as supporting environment for end-of-life patients, individuals with life-limiting illness, the elderly, and their caregivers to receive adequate social support and care within their own neighborhoods. The HKCSS is launching the "Collaboration and Localization Project on 'Compassionate Communities'".  This initiative aims to establish district-based pilot sites in collaboration with partner organizations to identify service gaps and drive policy development. The project will feature guest speakers, including overseas researchers and experienced local practitioners, to bridge international insights with local community development experiences. We expect to engage professionals from elderly services, caregiver support, and community development sectors to co-design a localized "Compassionate Community" model that best fits the needs of Hong Kong. Name of Activity Date & Time Location Content Community Pathfinders – Field Observation 2 Mar 2026 (3:00pm – 5:00pm) Kowloon City Baptist Church Social Service (G/F, Low Block, Lok Tai House, Lok Fu Estate) Explore three distinct districts (Kowloon City, ...