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In the past few years, the Hong Kong government and various sectors have been paying close attention to the housing needs of grassroots communities. They have not only emphasized increasing quantity, speed, and efficiency but also focused on improving quality and creating a sense of happiness and care in housing developments. Barcelona, Spain, is a Caring City, and as a city that cares for vulnerable groups, the local government has been actively providing supports in housing supply and community support for low-income families, homeless individuals, elderly residents, and caregivers. Last year, the Hong Kong Council of Social Service organized a study tour titled "Study Tour on Supportive Housing Models for Different Target Groups and Caregiver Centers in Barcelona, Spain." By participating in an International Social Housing Festival and visiting various housing projects, the study tour aimed to understand how the government of Barcelona, Spain, supports and cares for vulnerable groups ...

As people’s quality of life is enhanced, employees’ intermittent entries and exits from the labor market due to changing needs of the life course has become a norm.  Yet, the changing labor market conditions implies that employees would need to adapt to new environments every time they re-enter the labor market.  Formal education is no longer sufficient to meet the needs of lifelong career development. Acquiring new knowledge and skills through continuous education may be needed, other on-the-job and off-the-job learning modes are becoming increasingly important for employees to equip themselves for career development. The Hong Kong Council of Social Service (HKCSS) is going to organize "Conference on Employment Training and Career Development: Reflecting on overseas experiences for local practices", inviting speakers from Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia and Germany to introduce their continuing education and learning system in their countries/regions. We would like to invite all stakeholders interested in providing ...

全球氣候變化已經成為我們面臨的最大挑戰之一。從去年的極端天氣事件讓社會意識到氣候變化將對我們的生活方式、經濟和生態系統帶來巨大的影響。社會透過適當的災難應變管理和備災訓練，可以減少災害的風險，並在災難來臨時，沉著應變。 去年的社聯組織考察團去韓國參加了ICSW東北亞區會議，會議討論了東北亞區的災難應變政策和經驗，同時考察團也順道考察了韓國的災難緊急服務，實地了解韓國在災難應變中社區組織的角色和工作。考察團將會於4月29日舉辦分享會，歡迎各有興趣同工報名！ 詳情如下： 日期：4月29日 (星期一) 時間：上午10:30至中午12:00 形式：Zoom網上會議 歡迎同工於2024年4月19日(五)或之前於網上報名。本會將於2024年4月23日(二)或之前發出確認取錄電郵。若有任何查詢，歡迎致電2864-2995或電郵至[email protected]與解蔚姮女士聯絡。謝謝﹗ ...

In recent years, due to impacts of Covid 19 and the legislation of advance medical directive, there are more life and death education and the promotion of advance care planning in the community.  The sector is also developing community-based end-of-life care services.  Last May, the Council organized a delegation to join the 8th International Conference on Advance Care Planning and visit related service organizations in Singapore in order to learn from the experiences of other countries in developing advance care planning, and community care service. To nurture the development of advance care and life planning at the community level, the Council is going to organize the “Community Life and Death Education Design Workshop cum Report on the 8th International Conference on Advance Care Planning and Singapore Study Tour”.  Delegates including Ms. Leila Chan, Mr. Yu Lok Tin, Eric and Mr. HO Chun Kit, Charles will be sharing Singapore's and other countries' experiences ...

是次研究，我們選擇了四個地方，分別是英國、澳洲、加拿大、新加坡進行二手資料整理，分析不同地方在立法及對照顧者支援服務系統模式，嘗試為本港的照顧者政策及服務整合提供借鏡並建議。 如果您對該小冊子感興趣，請按此登記，我們將截止日期後盡快將小冊子郵寄給您。登記索取報告截止日期為 2024年5月5日(名額有限額滿即止)。 如有任何查詢，歡迎電郵至 [email protected] 與何冠雄先生聯絡。  ...