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Hong Kong is facing delayed marriage, low birth rates, and shrinking family sizes. As family structures and dynamics continue to evolve, the number of one- and two-person households is steadily rising, reflecting the shifting attitudes toward building family relationships in modern society. Under this trend, low-to-middle-income one- and two-person households entering middle-to-old age will face bigger challenge in areas such as health, employment, finances, and social life. Without a support network, these individuals are at risk of social isolation. Lone elder and elderly couples also face daunting challenge of end-of-life care.  In response to this, the government has introduced measures in recent years to identify high-risk elderly households and provide timely support. Compared to Hong Kong, solo living is even more prevalent in South Korea and the South Korean government introduced “Act on the Prevention and Management of Solitary Deaths” followed by a comprehensive master plan and the establishment of ...

濫用藥物從來不只是個人的成癮行為，而是牽動整個家庭系統的複雜議題。在香港高壓的生活環境下，當家庭成員受毒品影響，往往伴隨著深層的情緒衝突、親職功能受損、經濟困難，以及極高的隱蔽性。前線同工在介入此類個案時，常面臨巨大的實務挑戰：服務使用者改變動機低、家庭關係張力大。更棘手的是，我們常在「戒毒輔導」與「家庭服務」之間感到拉扯——兩者該如何排序？又該如何無縫銜接？ 這是一場關於「連結」的交流會——連結不同的服務視角，也連結破碎的家庭系統。我們誠邀各位同工參與，共同研習如何透過實務操作與跨界協作，為濫藥家庭尋找走出困局的新路徑。 日期：2026 年 3 月24日 (週二) 時間：10:30-13:00 地點：灣仔軒尼詩道15號温莎公爵社會服務大廈１樓禮堂 對象：業界同工 語言：粵語 費用：全免 講者︰香港路德會社會服務處路德會青怡中心中心主任區月顏姑娘             香港基督教服務處PS33深水埗中心服務主任吳新健               香港國際社會服務社服務總監湛國榮先生             善導會高級經理(綜合更生康復服務ll)劉卡諾先生 內容：戒毒輔導實務智慧分享             家庭服務焦點内容分享             實務個案介入分享             範式轉移:由治療到陪伴 - 如何支援服務使用者逐步退出濫藥生活 截止日期：3 月20日（週五） 如有查詢，請電郵到 [email protected]與 Jim Hoe 聯絡。 按此報名 ...

As Hong Kong faces a rapidly ageing population, the public concern over the elderly care, caregiver support, end-of-life care, and funeral arrangements continues to grow. To align with the government’s policy of "Ageing in place as the core, institutional care as back-up," there is a need to foster "Compassionate Communities" as supporting environment for end-of-life patients, individuals with life-limiting illness, the elderly, and their caregivers to receive adequate social support and care within their own neighborhoods. The HKCSS is launching the "Collaboration and Localization Project on 'Compassionate Communities'".  This initiative aims to establish district-based pilot sites in collaboration with partner organizations to identify service gaps and drive policy development. The project will feature guest speakers, including overseas researchers and experienced local practitioners, to bridge international insights with local community development experiences. We expect to engage professionals from elderly services, caregiver support, and community development sectors to co-design a localized "Compassionate ...

Diverse Governance For Empowerment, organized by the Hong Kong Council of Social Service (HKCSS) and funded by the HKEX Foundation, aims to support NGOs and social enterprises in enriching board diversity. This initiative cultivates resilient and adaptable governance structures, enabling organizations to thrive in dynamic environments. This program also offers corporations a gateway to gain insights into social needs, ultimately creating meaningful social impact. Excellent governance transcends mere compliance checklists; it embodies an institution’s genuine commitment to its core mission and its wider societal impact. Building on in-depth discussions of key governance themes from previous sessions, we sincerely invite cross-sector stakeholders to co-create and jointly shape the agenda, turning the event into a meaningful catalyst for ongoing, practical collaboration across the sector to advance governance excellence. “Governance Symposium 2026: Co-creating the Future of Governance” unites leaders from diverse organizations as well as experts in law, accounting, compliance, and related fields ...

After the COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing measures, the public concern over the mental health issues of the youth or the elderly in Hong Kong has been heightened. As for mental health needs of working adults, its public concern is less acute. They more rely on the provision from the private sector. To gain a deeper understanding of the working adult mental health issue and their implications for future service development in the sector, The HKCSS publishes “Mental Health: Adult Physical and Mental Wellbeing Series”. This publication synthesizes research conducted by various social stakeholders, integrating their perspectives on the mental health status of Hong Kong's working population. Issue three of “Mental Health: Adult Physical and Mental Wellbeing Series” would be focusing on “Review for Research on the Mental Health of Working Adult from the Perspective of Academic Institution (One)” (see appendix). This issue will focus on research conducted by the academy over the past decade, examining ...