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The 77th Annual General Meeting and Election of the Executive Committee and Standing Committees (2024-2026)

The 77th Annual General Meeting (AGM) and election of members of the Executive Committee and Standing Committees (2024-2026) of the Hong Kong Council of Social Service will be held on November 12, 2024 (Tuesday) at the Auditorium, 1/F, Duke of Windsor Social Service Building, 15 Hennessy Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong. The programme of the event is listed below: P.M. PROGRAMME 2:00 Registration of Official Representatives of Agency Members / Life Members and ballot collection (Ballots will be issued from 2 p.m. to 3:25 p.m. only) 2:30 Commencement of AGM and voting of election of the Executive Committee and Standing Committees (Polling stations close at 3:35 p.m.) 3:00 Keynote Speech by Officiating Guest: Ms. LINN Hon Ho, Bernadette, JP, Secretary for Development 3:45 AGM Business Meeting 4:10 Release of “An Overview of HKCSS’s Agency Members”       4:55 Announcement of Election Results of Executive Committee and Standing Committees 5:00 End   77th ...

Champions for Good Awards 2024 – 2025 is Now Open for Applications

In past two decades, the Best Practice Award proudly celebrated remarkable achievements in the social service sector, showcasing valuable and impactful social services that had made a difference in our community. This year, HKCSS has revamped the award scheme and renamed it as the “Champions for Good Awards” to promote the pursuit of excellence by the welfare sector, and respond to the fast-evolving developments and new trends in the provision of social services. Applications for the “Champions for Good Awards 2024 - 2025” are now open. There will be six awards in the “Excellence in Driving Change” category and eight awards in the “Excellence in Service” category (with one Platinum Award and one Gold Award in each category). The most outstanding winner in each category will receive the highest honor of the Award Scheme - the “Grand Prix Award in Driving Change” and the “Grand Prix Award in Service”. In ...

網絡分享會 照顧者支援在社區 : 創新服務

社聯網絡分享會 照顧者支援在社區 : 創新服務 日期︰ 時間︰ 地點︰ 語言︰ 講者︰ 十一月六日 上午十一時至 下午十二時三十分 Zoom 國語 臺北護理健康大學長期照護系教授及家庭照顧者關懷總會常務理事 陳正芬教授 家庭照顧者關懷總會副主任  吳盈瑩姑娘 本次網絡分享會「照顧者在社區:社區創新服務的探索」旨在深入探討如何在香港社區內推出創新服務,以滿足家庭照顧者的多元化需求。我們將以「家庭照顧者關懷總會」推出的「互助喘息-預約服務平台」為案例,詳細分析如何根據照顧者的具體情況,設計與提供更具針對性和友善性的社區支援服務。 (案例可以參考 : https://www.cw.com.tw/article/5130135) 分享會中,我們將邀請總計畫主持人陳正芬教授分享他們在設計與執行此類支援服務中的專業知識和實踐經驗。  我們期待與各位參與者共同探討,並尋找出更多能夠實際改善照顧者生活品質的創新解決方案。期待您的參與! 是次活動費用全免! 有興趣出席活動人士,請於2024年11月1日或之前填寫報名表格。 如有查詢,請電郵到[email protected]與 Jim Hoe 聯絡。 ...

《HKCSSI》Short Course: 【Re-run】Practical Skills and Essential Components for Funding Proposal Writing

Introduction NGOs are used to preparing funding proposals for various funders. However, it is unlikely that funders would provide substantial feedback or provide the reasons for declining the applications. In this regard, it is rather difficult to understand the requirements of funders or to improve or enhance the proposal content.   This course aims to facilitate participants to understand the funders’ perspectives, include their consideration, the vetting and assessment process of private foundations. Participants will also learn some practical writing skills and ways to enrich the project content.  Objective To enhance participants’ capacity in preparing funding proposals To understand the essential elements to be included in a funding proposal To increase participants’ understanding of the requirements and concerns of funders when they vet or assess the proposals Content Work procedures of government and family/private foundations in handling the applications Key components of a funding proposal and the important points to ...

《HKCSSI》Short Course: Conflict Dynamics and Negotiation Strategies

Introduction Conflict is an inherent and inevitable part in any working relationship. In the context of NGOs, where collaborative efforts among colleagues and teams are crucial for delivering impactful social services, effective conflict management becomes essential for fostering collaboration and driving organizational success. When approached professionally and constructively, conflict can act as a powerful catalyst for strengthening relationships and enhancing communication among individuals. In this workshop, participants will explore a variety of effective communication techniques and negotiation frameworks. They will also develop essential emotional intelligence competencies that are vital for navigating challenging situations. Through case studies and hands-on applications, participants will acquire practical conflict management and negotiation skills to strengthen stakeholder relationships and advance the mission of their NGOs. Objective To understand conflict and differentiate between constructive and destructive conflict To equip participants with the knowledge and skills to effectively manage conflicts To resolve conflict through strategic negotiation and effective ...
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