As Hong Kong has become a super-aged society, the community demand for elderly care, carer support, end-of-life care, and post-death arrangements is growing. To align with the government's policy direction of "Aging in Place as the Core, Institutional Care as Back-up," our Council previously organized the "Collaboration and Localization Project on 'Compassionate Communities'" and liaised with relevant organizations in selected districts to establish pilot sites. And the frontline social workers were engaged to discuss and design a practice on "Compassionate Community" tailored to local needs. Located in a remote area with relatively limited medical resources, Sai Kung is selected as one of pilot site which faces significant challenges in providing timely support for "Aging in Place." Therefore, there is a need to prepare the elderly for future care arrangements and even end-of-life wishes earlier. However, many social service workers find it difficult to initiate conversations on life and death, possibly due to a lack of relevant knowledge and training. In response, our Council is going launch the "Compassionate Communities Pilot Activity — Sai Kung District Social Service Practical Training Series" to provide training for social workers who serve in Sai Kung and other remote areas in order to enhancing their ...

The Hong Kong Council of Social Service has secured a funding from the Community Chest to subsidize the attendance of 6 delegates on 50% basis at the captioned event.   Successful applicants are required to submit a written report and conduct a report-back session upon return to Hong Kong.  Basic information of the event, the estimated expenses per delegate which is subject to funding body’s approval, subsidy application criteria are enclosed. To apply for subsidy, please complete the Subsidy Application Form enclosed.  Completed form should reach our Office on or before 28 July 2026 (Tuesday).  Please be reminded that this event is only open to Agency Members of the Community Chest.  Attention  :    Ms Tiffany Chan, Project Manager (Policy Research and Advocacy), HKCSS Address    :   Room 901, 9/F, Duke of Windsor Social Service Building,                      15 Hennessy Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong. Email       :    [email protected] Please mark “Confidential” on the envelope and all information will be treated in strict confidence. Should you have any queries on the subsidy application procedures, please contact Ms Tiffany Chan at 2876-2414 or via email [email protected].  Please note that late applications will not be considered. Many thanks for your attention and look forward to your active participation. Encl. 1) Memo 2) Event Information 3) Application ...

為主動對接國家「十五五」規劃，特區政府正制定香港首份五年規劃。香港五年規劃意義深遠，與社會民生息息相關。社會福利界高度重視，也期望就香港未來五年經濟、社會、民生等多個範疇的發展目標、策略和路徑提供意見，出謀獻策。 本會和李鎮強議員、林琳議員、林振昇議員、林哲玄議員、陳文宜議員、陳凱欣議員、陳家珮議員、陳永光議員、張培剛議員、管浩鳴議員、植潔鈴議員辦事處（姓氏筆劃序）將於2026年5月聯合舉行一連三場「香港五年規劃 – 民生福利專題討論會」，誠邀機構主管及同工積極參與，期望聚焦不同課題，從機構和同工的前線經驗，轉化成具體策略和政策建議，協力完善「頂層設計」以至「問計於民」。出席的議員將參與發言及與參加者交流，助力立法會匯集意見，共同就社會民生重點議題，提出五年願景和路徑，為提升市民的福祉規劃未來。 三場討論會，我們將邀請專家及議員先作主題發言，然後作公開討論，廣納意見。相關的專家及議員正在邀請中，待確定後再公布。有意參與者，請按相關連結進行登記。所有參加者，必須在截止日期或之前登記預約，活動不設即場登記。討論會詳情如下： 「香港五年規劃 – 民生福利專題討論會」 主題 (1) : 婦女、家庭及兒童照顧 日期：2026年5月7日（星期四） 時間：上午10時至中午12時 地點：香港中區立法會道1號立法會綜合大樓5樓5B活動廳 報名：有興趣參與者，請於2026年5月5日 (星期二) 或之前透過此報名連結進行網上登記。（成功報名者，將於2026年5月6日 (星期三) 或以前收到確認電郵通知。) 主題 (2) : 對弱勢社群的支援 日期：2026年5月12日（星期二） 時間：上午10時至中午12時 地點：香港灣仔軒尼詩道15號溫莎公爵社會服務大廈1樓禮堂 報名：有興趣參與者，請於2026年5月8日 (星期五) 或之前透過此報名連結進行網上登記。（成功報名者，將於2026年5月11日 (星期一) 或以前收到確認電郵通知。) 主題 (3) : 基層健康及房屋 日期 : 2026年5月14日（星期四） 時間 : 下午2時至4時 地點 : 香港灣仔軒尼詩道15號溫莎公爵社會服務大廈1樓禮堂 報名 : 有興趣參與者，請於2026年5月12日 (星期二) 或之前透過此報名連結進行網上登記。（成功報名者，將於2026年5月13日 (星期三) 或以前收到確認電郵通知。)       讓我們並肩同行，以專業同心合力，共創未來。如有查詢，歡迎致電 2876 2425 與政策研究及倡議部聯絡。謝謝！ 附件 :  會員通告 ...

We are very pleased to inform you that the Hong Kong Council of Social Service has secured funding, sponsored by the Community Chest to subsidize 2 delegates on 50% basis to attend the captioned event. Basic information of the event, subsidy application guidelines, estimated expenses per delegate, and subsidy application form can be found in the attachments. Successful applicants are required to submit a written report and conduct a report-back session upon return to Hong Kong.  To apply for subsidy, please complete the attached Subsidy Application Form. Completed form should reach our Office on or before April 30, 2026 (Thursday). Please be reminded that this event is only open to Agency Members of the Community Chest.  Attention  :    Ms. Yoyo Ho, Project Officer, PRA, HKCSS Address    :   Room 901, 9/F, Duke of Windsor Social Service Building,                      15 Hennessy Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong Please mark “Confidential” on the envelope and all information will be treated in strict confidence. Should you have any queries on the subsidy application procedures, please contact Ms. Yoyo Ho at 2876-2425 or via email at <[email protected]>. Please note that late applications will not be considered. Many thanks for your attention and we look forward to your active participation. Encl. 1. Memo 2. Basic ...

Over the past few years, Hong Kong's demographics have undergone significant shifts. Following a period of outward migration and workforce depletion, the subsequent influx of new talents has not only replenished the labour pool but also reshaped the city’s population structure. The Hong Kong Council of Social Service (HKCSS) has long been attentive to population policy, seeking to gain deep insights into these critical changes and their far-reaching implications. To this end, we have interviewed newly arrived talents, business leaders, scholars, and representatives from social service organizations. Their perspectives on existing talent initiatives, Hong Kong’s unique advantages, and the integration of talent into daily life will be featured in the March issue of the HKCSS Policy Bulletin. In addition to this publication, the Council will host a series of three seminars and workshops titled “Talent Arrival: The Impact and Beyond”. We have invited stakeholders from various sectors to explore the impact of talent admission reforms over the past three years on the economy, employment, education, and society as a whole. We will also explore how Hong Kong can leverage this talent pool to strengthen its regional and global influence and reinforce its status as an international city. Furthermore, we will invite ...