The Hong Kong Council of Social Service has secured a funding from the Community Chest to subsidize the attendance of 6 delegates on 50% basis at the captioned event.   Successful applicants are required to submit a written report and conduct a report-back session upon return to Hong Kong.  Basic information of the event, the estimated expenses per delegate which is subject to funding body’s approval, subsidy application criteria are enclosed. To apply for subsidy, please complete the Subsidy Application Form enclosed.  Completed form should reach our Office on or before 28 July 2026 (Tuesday).  Please be reminded that this event is only open to Agency Members of the Community Chest.  Attention  :    Ms Tiffany Chan, Project Manager (Policy Research and Advocacy), HKCSS Address    :   Room 901, 9/F, Duke of Windsor Social Service Building,                      15 Hennessy Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong. Email       :    [email protected] 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 Tiffany Chan at 2876-2414 or via email [email protected].  Please note that late applications will not be considered. Many thanks for your attention and look forward to your active participation. Encl. 1) Memo 2) Event Information 3) Application ...

With the support of The Community Chest of Hong Kong, the Hong Kong Council of Social Service (HKCSS) sponsored sector representatives to attend the Social Service Summit in Singapore in early July. The delegation also visited local social service organizations to learn from their valuable experiences in digital transformation and talent development, as well as how they overcame various challenges during the process. HKCSS is honored to invite SHINE Children and Youth Services, one of the organizations we visited during the study tour, to share their valuable experience in digital transformation with the sector. During our visit, we were deeply impressed by SHINE's digital journey—the initiatives they have undertaken and the tangible impacts their efforts have made within their organization. In addition, representatives from the delegation will reflect on the key insights gained from the visit to Singapore, including their perspectives on what it means to be future-ready in terms of talent development, technology application, and organizational culture. We are also pleased to have the Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong to share how overseas exposure has inspired their staff to embrace change and drive their organization toward becoming digitally ready for the future. Details of the sharing session are as ...

In 2024/25, the Social Welfare Department and the Community Chest will be sponsoring staff from our Agency Members to attend the following overseas events.  The sponsorship will cover 50% of the estimated cost for each delegate.  Applications for sponsorship of each overseas event will be open 2-3 months prior to the event start date. Name of Event Date Location Funding Body 1 Joint World Conference on Social Work, Education and Social Development 2024 4-7 Apr 2024 Panama City, Panama SWD 2 S+ Summit cum Expo 2024 2-3 May 2023 Hong Kong (onsite) SWD 3 Study Visit on Community Care Service in Greater Bay Area late Aug 2024 Greater Bay Area, China SWD 4 Study Visit on Dementia Care in Sweden Sep 2024 Sweden Chest 5 The World Congress on Rehabilitation 2024 (WCR 2024) 23-25 Sep 2024 Abu Dhabi, UAE SWD 6 Study Visit on Rehabilitation Community Service for Persons with Intellectual Disability 14-18 Oct 2024 Melbourne, Australia Chest 7 8th Public Health Palliative Care International Conference cum Study Visits 21-26 Oct 2024 Bern, Switzerland Chest 8 Conference on Wisdom for Service Integration for Carers from Overseas Experiences Oct 2024 Hong Kong (onsite) SWD 9 Study Visit on "CareWare" and Digital ...

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In Hong Kong, the District Health Centres (DHCs) have been established to provide comprehensive and coordinated primary healthcare services to the community.  Meanwhile, Canada has implemented multidisciplinary primary healthcare settings such as community health centres (CHCs) and Family Health Teams (FHTs), which bring together a team of healthcare professionals, including social workers, family physicians, nurses, dietitians, and other specialists, who work collaboratively to provide comprehensive and patient-centered care.  This collaborative approach aims to provide patient-centered care, improve access to healthcare, and address the complex needs of patients with diverse health conditions.   The upcoming webinar will feature speakers from Canada who will share their experience and best practices within the healthcare system. A local practitioner will also discuss her experience in social work practice within DHCs and patient empowerment programs. The webinar will address the challenges faced by social workers in primary healthcare settings and identify potential solutions and strategies. We aim to stimulate knowledge exchange between professionals and audience, to promote health and well-being for individuals and communities. Details of Webinar: Date: 29 August 2023 (Tuesday) Time: 9:15am-10:45am Language: English Mode: Zoom Registration: Please register here on or before 23 August 2023 (Wednesday). For enquiries, please contact Ms Hindy Kai (Tel: 28642995; E-mail: [email protected]). Thank ...