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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 “Oral health and dental care service need of low-income group” as the topic of Issue 2. 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): Oral health and dental care service need of low-income group For enquiries on collection of research information and our publications, please contact Miss Connie ...

Steering the direction of the organization through strategic planning is one of the Board's governance responsibilities. The Council has invited the governing bodies of Pok Oi Hospital to share their experience on how to consider different aspects with good governance when deciding whether to carry out this largest-scale transitional social housing project in Hong Kong. Highlights of the Event: - Guided tour: Pok Oi Kong Ha Wai Village (KWH Village) - Discuss and exchange the wisdom of governing a project with good governance - Share the experience of risk management and sustainable development of the project - Facilitate the mutual learning amongst board members and senior management of organizations Details of the event are as follows: Date: 8 December 2023 (Friday) Time: 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Venue: Pok Oi KHW Village, 71 Kam Sheung Road, Yuen Long Transportation: Free shuttle bus service to the Pok Oi KHW Village from the following locations  1. Duke of ...

第七屆樂齡科技博覽暨高峰會(樂齡科技博覽)已訂於2023年11月23日至26日（星期四至星期日）於灣仔會議展覽中心舉行。 特此誠邀各社聯會員機構一同參與本年度全港最大型之樂齡科技公眾教育活動。 參與一：組團參觀 由於展覽會期間到場人士眾多，為符合公眾健康及保障參加者安全，香港會議展覽中心必要時將實施人流管制。本會建議所有出席團體進行預先登記，請於2023年9月30日或之前填妥團體參觀預約網上表格，以統計到場人數。 為免人群過於聚集，大會鼓勵團體於非繁忙時段入場，大會將向於特定時段*入場，並符合特定要求#之團體單位（只限社聯會員機構）提供最多HK$1,500的活動津貼，活動津貼名額有限，額滿即止。 活動當日，大會將不會提供免費泊車安排。所有復康巴士、小巴、旅遊巴士請使用博覽道入口處上落車。   *特定時段： 2023年11月23日：上午11時至下午12時 及 下午4時至6時 2023年11月24至25日：上午10時至下午12時 及 下午4時至6時 2023年11月26日：上午10時至下午12時 及 下午4時至6時 #特定要求： 出席人數為30 人或以上，並須提交報名及出席名單。被確認可獲津貼的單位，必須於活動後，將（1）團體活動津貼申請表（稍後提供），連同（2）出席名單及（3）招募通告或單張，於2023年12 月15日或之前親身遞交或郵寄至本會。津貼款項會於申請資料核准後約一個月內，以支票形式發出及郵寄至相關單位。因活動帳目整理需時，逾期申領，將作無效處理。 達到出席人數要求的申請將不需提交開支收據；而未達要求的申請，在特別情況下或需要以實報實銷方式處理，敬請保留開支收據以便查核。 參與二：參與導賞團 我們特意為樂齡科技平台的機構會員提供導賞服務，如欲深入了解各參展單位的展品，請即登記成為樂齡科技平台的個人會員或團體會員。導賞團之安排事宜將透過樂齡科技平台內的會員通訊發出。 如欲查詢關於「樂齡科技博覽暨高峰會（GIES）」更多資訊，歡迎瀏覽網站http://gies.hk/或致電3705 5359與秘書處聯絡。 多謝垂注。   附件：會員通告 ...

我們邀請到家庭與性暴力服務網絡以及藥物濫用防治服務網絡代表參與本次交流會議。兩位擁有豐富經驗的講者分別在婦女庇護中心和精神藥物濫用者輔導中心工作，他們將與參加者分享他們的寶貴經驗，幫助參加者更深入地瞭解這些服務領域的最新發展和趨勢。 講者﹕ • 保良局婦女庇護中   服務經理(綜合家庭) 鄧開明女士 • 香港青少年服務處心弦成長中心 -   社工督導 鄭婷婷女士 活動詳情如下： 日期﹕2023年10月12日 (四) 時間﹕下午2時至下午3時30分 地點﹕ZOOM Meeting (有關連結會於稍後電郵予出席者) 對象﹕社會服務同工 (歡迎即將畢業社工學生或剛畢業同工) 語言﹕廣東話 如對上述內容有任何查詢，可聯絡： 2876-2483 或 [email protected]（社聯家庭及社區服務主任 何先生） ...

The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has updated the procedures on application for recognition of tax exemption status under section 88 of the Inland Revenue Ordinance and has updated the Tax Guide for Charitable Institutions and Trusts of a Public Character in June 2023, which contains the interpretation and practices of the IRD towards the taxation matters of charitable organizations. The purpose of this webinar is to provide insights from governance and accountability perspectives, on the content of the tax guide for charitable organizations, in hopes of helping the organizations to prevent and manage tax controversy risks by understanding and complying with the relevant tax law. Content outline: - Understanding the definition of charity from the IRD’s point of view and the relevant tax rules - Compliance procedures for charitable organizations - IRD’s current practices and review process - Potential tax risks and ways for mitigation Details of the event are as follows: Date: 29 ...