隨著人口高齡化，社會服務、健康及創新科技業界等不同領域均需更聚焦的共同行動，以回應需要。社聯將於2025年3月31日（星期一）下午2時30分至4時舉辦「善用科技促進社會照顧及建設年齡友善城市」大灣區考察團匯報會，由參與是次考察團的機構代表進行分享，期望進一步深化本地業界各策略行動，促進更多跨界別及地域的合作。活動詳情如下： 「善用科技促進社會照顧及建設年齡友善城市」大灣區考察團匯報 - 「推動銀髮經濟和科技應用的優勢及策略」分享會 日期：2025年3月31日（星期一） 時間：下午2:30-4:00 形式：線上Zoom會議 活動流程： 下午 2:30 – 2:50 簡介及行程重點分享 2:50 – 3:10 推動銀髮經濟和樂齡科技應用的優勢及策略 3:10 – 3:30 推動「醫養結合」/ 「中西醫結合」養老服務的啟示 3:30 – 3:50 善用科技促進銀髮社區參與 3:50 – 4:00 總結及展望 講者： 陳綺芬女士 香港中國婦女會 服務督導主任 黃海群女士 基督教靈實協會 靈實長者地區服務-預防及發展性服務隊長 楊靄珊女士 基督教家庭服務中心 服務總監 簡浩賢先生 救世軍 九龍東長者綜合服務高級主任（兼任院長） 有興趣參與的人士，請於2025年3月27日（星期四）或之前經網上報名。如對是次活動有任何查詢，歡迎聯絡本會長者創新及科技主任吳小姐（電話：37035584; 電郵：[email protected])或主任熊小姐（電話：3611 8310; 電郵：[email protected]) 期待各機構踴躍參與，感謝垂注。 ...

The demand for improved dementia care is rising globally, driven by an ageing population. To address these needs effectively, there is an urgent need for coordinated efforts involving multiple sectors, including social care, healthcare, and innovation and technology. In response, the Council is hosting an International Symposium titled “Charting the Future: A Strategic Action Plan for Dementia Care”. This event will bring together international and local experts to share insights on relevant policies, research, and practical experiences. The aim is to enhance local strategies and foster collaboration with the international community to advance prevention efforts and improve the quality of dementia care. Details are as follows: Date: 3 March 2025 (Monday) Time: 9:30a.m. – 12:30p.m. Venue: Auditorium, 1/F, Duke of Winsor Social Service Building, 15 Hennessy Road, Wanchai Content: Please refer to programme rundown If you are interested, please register online on or before 26 Feb 2025 (Wednesday). We look forward to your participation. Thank you! Attachment:  1. Memo 2. Programme Rundown Enquiry： HKCSS - Innovation and Technology for Ageing Alice Ng (Tel: 3703 5584; Email: [email protected]) Venus Hung (Tel: 3611 8310; Email:[email protected]) ...

As the global population ages, individuals with disabilities are also facing a trend of "double ageing" alongside their caregivers. This underscores the importance of collaboration across various sectors to share best practices in social services, promote innovative technologies, and foster social cooperation to create a safe and age-friendly environment. The Council is organising an International Symposium titled “Strengthening Inclusive Communities & Age-Friendly Future for All: Champions of Change”. This event will bring together international and local experts to share policy, social care, and technological support strategies, aiming to develop a collaborative vision and actionable steps for an inclusive future. Details are as follows: Date: 3 March 2025 (Monday) Time: 2:00p.m. – 5:00p.m. Venue: Auditorium, 1/F, Duke of Winsor Social Service Building, 15 Hennessy Road, Wanchai Content: Please refer to programme rundown If you are interested, please register online on or before 26 Feb 2025 (Wednesday). We look forward to your participation. Thank you very much! Attachment:  1. Memo 2. Programme Rundown  Enquiry： HKCSS - Innovation and Technology for Ageing Alice Ng (Tel: 3703 5584; Email: [email protected]) Venus Hung (Tel: 3611 8310; Email:[email protected]) ...

We are very pleased to inform you that the Hong Kong Council of Social Service has secured funding, sponsored by the Community Chest of Hong Kong to subsidize 9 delegates on 50% basis to attend the captioned event. Basic information of the event, the estimated expenses per delegate, subsidy application criteria can be found in the attachments. Successful applicants are required to submit a written report and conduct a report-back session upon return to Hong Kong.  To apply for subsidy, please complete the Subsidy Application Form and returned by Feb 11, 2025 (Tues) (application deadline extended): Attention  :   Ms Alice Ng, Officer (Innovation and Technology for Ageing), HKCSS / Ms Venus Hung, Officer (Innovation and Technology for Ageing), HKCSS Address   :   Room 1206, 12/F, Duke of Windsor Social Service Building, 15 Hennessy Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong Please mark “Confidential” on the envelope and all information will be treated in strict confidence. Should you have any queries on the subsidy application procedures, please contact Ms Alice Ng at 3703 5584 or via email at <[email protected]> / Ms Venus Hung at 3611 8310 or via email at <[email protected]>. Please note that late applications will not be considered. Many thanks for your attention and I look ...

由香港特別行政區政府和香港社會服務聯會（社聯）聯合主辦，並由香港科技園公司協辦的第八屆樂齡科技博覽暨高峰會 (GIES) 圓滿結束，為期四天（11月21至24日）的博覽合共吸引超過35,000人次入場親身體驗樂齡科技，邁進智慧生活。 社聯業務總監陳文宜女士表示，今次是歷屆最多參展單位及展品的一年，涵蓋日常生活不同範疇，巿民可以找到所需的科技器材和方案，親身試用，也給予展商許多產品落地應用於社區的意見。社聯將繼續推動多個樂齡科技項目，致力改善巿民的生活質素。 今屆博覽有超過220個參展單位，展出逾900款來自本港、內地和全球各地的樂齡科技創新產品及應用方案。再者，設有五大特色主題館，包括︰「長者友善城市」、「耆樂童歡 科技共融」、「遠程 X 健康新視野」、「樂齡科技應用評估」及「照護食美食廣場」，以至多個特色展區，包括「未來．『始』刻」、「租賃服務新里程」、「大學創科展區」、「線上支援服務」、來自中國內地、日本、芬蘭及澳洲的展團，全面展示樂齡科技如何融入生活每個環節，促進長者、殘疾人士及照顧者的健康與福祉。 社聯再次感謝創新科技署及招商局慈善基金會的贊助，以及社福機構、專業組織，以至眾多參展商的支持，使「樂齡科技博覽暨高峰會2024」得以順利舉行。 短片製作：Fluid Production Company ...