港鐵公司（下稱港鐵）一直重視每位顧客及持份者的意見，為促進長者友善社區發展，港鐵自2014年起，透過社聯組織長者友善聯絡會議，希望能就車站設施及服務和與會者定期交流，力求提升服務質素，精益求精，更適切地回應長者乘客需要。現誠邀機構成為2024/25年度港鐵長者友善聯絡會議支持機構。 會議內容： 每間獲選機構任期為兩年，會議約於每半年進行一次，合共四次 會議將圍繞港鐵車站最新設施及顧客服務進行匯報及討論，並收集長者代表意見 會議將以實體形式進行 參與機構的角色： 每次會議前協助招募兩位長者代表 提醒長者代表可不定時於各港鐵站實地視察長者措施 鼓勵長者代表向其代表的長者團體分享會議資料 安排一位機構同工陪同長者代表出席會議，並跟進相關事宜 期望各參與單位能透過是次機會與港鐵建立伙伴關係，成為港鐵業務發展的社區持份者之一，攜手建設長者友善社區。 提交申請： 如欲成為支持機構，請於2024年3月13日（星期三）或之前填妥網上表格 如有任何查詢，請與本會同工聯絡。 柯卓婷小姐（電話：2876 2487；電郵：[email protected]） 馮鈺堯小姐（電話：2876 2443；電郵：[email protected]） 期待你的參與！ ...

In order to get the practitioners to know the latest research findings and recommendations of the sector in a precise and concise manner, the Council has endeavored to publish Research Brief from time to time. In each issue of Research Brief for the year of 2023-2024, we select an issue of concern of the sector and review and discuss the recent related research studies. We have selected “Physical activity level of older adults living in Hong Kong community” as the topic of Issue 3. By summarizing related research, including background of the core issue, characteristics of the target group, and recommendation for service development and policy making, readers are able to capture the key findings for reference. Please feel free to access the latest research (Chinese only): Issue 3: Physical activity level of older adults living in Hong Kong community For enquiries on collection of research information and our publications, please contact Miss Connie CHEN by email [email protected] or at 2864 2963. Thank you ...

Application period： From 1th March to 12th April 2024 With the funding HKD18 million from The Hongkong Bank Foundation in 2024, the HSBC Hong Kong Community Partnership Programme (CPP) continues to drive innovative district-based initiatives to disadvantaged groups, fostering community growth, cooperation with social inclusion and building a sustainable and resource-efficient future. Support innovative district-based community initiatives across 18 districts in Hong Kong, help disadvantaged communities build resilience and become future-ready and promote green thinking and sustainable living. Funding focuses: Youth or Elderly, and their carers. In addition, cross-generational inclusion initiatives are welcome. Innovative projects with the following characteristics will be prioritised: Enhancing direct service for disadvantaged groups Collaborating with social enterprises Promotion of volunteering (including volunteers from HSBC) Donation for each project ranging from HKD200,000 to HKD700,000; Project duration up to 12 months. Applicants must be non-profit organisations registered under Section 88 of the Inland Revenue Ordinance (Cap112) for at least 3 years. Applications from individuals and commercial ventures will not be considered. For details, please visit: https://www.communitypartnership.org.hk For enquiries, please email: [email protected] * The Guideline for the Use of Personal Data is available on the Website and can be viewed at: https://www.communitypartnership.org.hk/privacy.php ...

共創 Co-Creation - 2024年2月號         Keywords that come to your mind associated with "ESG" In the previous issue, we collected keywords that come to our readers' minds when people associate with "ESG". Some think of co-creation, while others think of investment and business considerations, and the majority associate it with Sustainability. In the previous ESG Trivia, we introduced these two concepts, ESG and Sustainability, and highlighted that while they are frequently used interchangeably, they have distinct differences in their core essence. Nonetheless, these concepts can bring new opportunities for companies. How would you seize these opportunities?       Connect the dots through Art Releasing Emotions and Stress Due to language barriers and cultural differences, elderlies from ethnic minority groups in Hong Kong have had limited access to emotional support services and life-and-death education. ‘The Art of Life Journey’ Expressive Arts Therapy Multi-Ethnics Active Aging Community Scheme by the Hong Kong Expressive Arts Therapy Service Center seeks to fill this gap for both ethnic minority and Chinese elderlies, as well as their caretakers, through the use of expressive arts therapies and life-and-death education. The project will collaborate with other NGOs, to encourage cultural exchange between ethnic minority and Chinese elderlies, creating an ...

Phase 3 (the last phase) of the New Inspection Regime of the Companies Register under the Companies Ordinance (Cap. 622) has been implemented on 27 December 2023. The Council has invited a representative from the Companies Registry to explain the details of the New Inspection Regime and assist the board members and senior management of the NGOs to understand the procedures for applying for withholding from public inspection the relevant personal information contained in documents registered with the Companies Registry. Details of the event are as follows: Date: 26 March 2024 (Tuesday) Time: 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Speaker: Mr. Terence Mok, Assistant Registry Manager (Public Search), Companies Registry Language: Cantonese (presentation materials in English) The webinar will be conducted online via Zoom. Target participants: Board / Committee Members, Agency Heads and Senior Management of HKCSS Agency Members Interested parties please register online on or before 18 March 2024. The limited quota will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Successful registrants will be notified by email on 19 March 2024. For enquiries, please contact the Project team at 2876 2440 ...