Due to aging population in Hong Kong, the public concern over the issues of elderly care, caregiver support, end-of-life care, and arrangements after death is growing. To help the public discuss and plan for life more effectively, The Hong Kong Council of Social Service has compiled a list of life and death education and life management events to be held during the period of 25th of October to 9th November, and is promoting the "Compassionate Fortnight 2025" with multi-disciplinary stakeholders. As part of this initiative, the HKCSS will host the "From Planning to Life Awareness" on 1st & 2nd November. The event will bring together 17 partners that offer end-of-life services and participating organisations from different sectors. The goal is to encourage the public to focus on life management, build awareness for early planning, and take action to reduce future uncertainty. The two-day event will feature a variety of sharing sessions and workshops. Also DHC Express, Carer space, elderly service center and end-of-life care service providers will set up booths to introduce their services. Additionally, the HKCSS will set up an exhibition on death literacy and the seven stages of caregiving, providing the public with valuable knowledge. More details will be updated ...

Due to aging population in Hong Kong, the public concern over the issues of elderly care, caregiver support, end-of-life care, and arrangements after death is growing. To help the public discuss and plan for life more effectively, the Hong Kong Council of Social Service has compiled a list of life and death education and life management events to be held during the period of 25th of October to 9th November, and is promoting the "Compassionate Fortnight 2025" with multi-disciplinary stakeholders. This two-week event aims to consolidate the efforts from different sectors to promote the public awareness of life and death education and life management together. Through a series of events, we encourage everyone to plan ahead for themselves and their loved ones, thereby reducing their perplexity. By participating in these activities, we hope to help the public develop a mindset of life planning, enabling everyone to live each stage of life with dignity. For more details, please refer to the "Compassionate Fortnight 2025" event webpage. If you are interested in this event, please register online before the application deadline. For any inquiries, please contact Ms. Kelly Chong, Officer (Tel: 28642445; email: [email protected]) or Mr. Norman Kwan, Officer (Tel: 28642435; email: [email protected]). We look forward to your ...

To explore how to further promote medical and social collaboration through the development of social prescribing in Hong Kong, the HKCSS has become one of the supporting organisations of the “Social Prescribing Symposium 2025.” The event will be held on Tuesday, 16 September 2025, from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Multi-function Hall I, 25/F, The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups Building, 21 Pak Fuk Road, North Point. The theme of this year is “Advancing Social Prescribing in Hong Kong: Lessons from Abroad and Local Innovations.” This event invites experts from both local and overseas backgrounds to share international experiences and local practices. We look forward to active participation from all agency members to jointly explore the potential of promoting social prescribing as one of medical and social collaboration in Hong Kong, addressing the challenges posed by an aging population and the pressures on the public healthcare system. Details are as follows: Date: 16th September, 2025 Time: 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM Venue: Multi-function Hall I, 25/F,                 The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups Building,                 21 Pak Fuk Road, North Point Programme Highlights: ...

Supported by the Community Chest, the "International Social Housing Festival 2025 Dublin Study Tour," organized by HKCSS, has completed its five-day journey in June 2025. Participants included members from the HKCSS, Pok Oi Hospital, Tung Wah Group of Hospitals, and St. James' Settlement. In addition to participating into the 5th edition of International Social Housing Festival (ISHF), held biennially by Housing Europe, the delegation also visited local Approved Housing Bodies (AHB), and city regeneration project inside Dublin.   The delegation will hold a report back session in September, where they will present their observations from ISHF and the insights gained during their exchanges in Dublin, particularly about the professional management services of housing operators and resident participation. Through this session, we hope to invite participants to collectively consider the role and services of transitional housing and light public housing, and to inspire colleagues to imagine the future development of public housing services. The details of the report back session are as follows, and we look forward to your participation: Date: September 10th, 2025 (Wednesday) Time: 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM (Registration starts at 1:45 PM) Location: Room 103, Duke of Windsor Social Service Building, 15 Hennessy Road, Wan Chai Language: ...

In Hong Kong where the society is aging, the role of carers has become more important than ever. According to the "2021 Population Census Thematic Report: Older Persons," there are 246,030 unpaid carers, looking after those aged 60 and over living in domestic households and receiving long-term care. Also, according to “The Profile of Persons with Disabilities and Chronic Diseases in Hong Kong and Characteristics of their Carers”, there are 142,600 persons with disabilities (excluding persons with ID) residing in households who had an unpaid carers taking care of their day-to-day living. These carers who shoulder the responsibility for caring for their family member, are neglected and unable to plan for their own future. To enhance understanding of the hardships and needs of carers and to raise societal awareness of their care journeys and choices, the Hong Kong Council of Social Service is pleased to announce the publication of a Carers’ Stories Booklet (Chinese version only). This booklet aims to highlight the need for carers to plan their lives and to create a more supportive environment for them. It features the stories of eight carers, guiding readers into the world filled with love, struggles, choices, and regrets. DOWNLOAD If you ...