隨著社會問題日益複雜，社會服務機構推出了各類服務計劃以協助有需要人士。然而，這些服務介入有多大程度上回應了社會問題？滿足了服務對象的哪些需求？又有哪些需求尚未獲得解決？缺乏實踐研究及設計思維，服務實踐者與公眾便難以掌握服務介入的狀況與洞見，更遑論推動社會服務發展。 今年七月，香港社會服務聯會組織考察團前往新加坡，參加第七屆實踐研究國際會議（7th International Conference on Practice Research），並參訪新加坡國家福利理事會、綜合社會服務機構，以及為社福機構提供數碼轉型與社會影響力評估服務的社會企業，深入了解當地如何運用實踐研究推動服務創新與跨界協作。 考察團將於9月24日舉辦考察交流會，分享國際會議的精髓及新加坡機構在推動研究思維上的經驗與啟示，並與與會者一同探討並構思推動實踐研究的具體行動。交流會詳情如下： 日期： 2026年9月24日（星期四） 時間： 下午2時30分至5時30分（2時15分開始登記入座） 地點： 香港灣仔軒尼詩道15號溫莎公爵社會服務大廈2樓201室 語言： 粵語 講者： 第七屆實踐研究國際會議考察團成員，以及其他有參與國際會議的嘉賓 (醫護行者黃偉杰先生、 梁雅姿女士；香港理工大學盧啟聰博士) 對象： 從事政策及服務研究、倡議和機構或服務發展的同工 名額： 40 人 有意參加考察交流會的人士，請於2026年9月18日(星期五)或以前，透過網上報名。如有查詢，請電郵 [email protected] 與政策研究及倡議聯絡。 附件 :  1. 會員通告 2. 活動流程 ...

As Hong Kong moves towards a super-aged society, there is a growing demand for elderly care, carer support, end-of-life care, and post-death arrangements. To encourage the public to proactively explore and plan for life, as well as to deepen understanding of its various stages, the Hong Kong Council of Social Service (HKCSS), in collaboration with cross-sector stakeholders, will promote the " Compassionate Festival 2026" from mid-October to November. As part of the festival, HKCSS will organize a Signature Day featuring Market & Exhibition. By focusing on the needs of carers at different stages of their caregiving journey, service organizations are invited to exhibit, display, or sell services and resources corresponding to these stages. This initiative aims to enhance the public's death literacy by encouraging individuals to understand their own and their family members' life planning. We cordially invite agency members to actively participate as exhibitors. If your organization provides relevant services and wishes to join hands in promoting a "Compassionate Community" and participating in the " Compassionate Festival 2026", please complete the attached application form. As booth space is limited, and to ensure the exhibition comprehensively covers the essential needs of carers across different stages, HKCSS will form a vetting ...

With Hong Kong’s rapidly super-ageing population, the social demand for elderly care, carer support, end-of-life care, and post-death arrangements has become increasingly pressing. To encourage the public to proactively explore and plan for life, as well as to deepen understanding across different stages of life, The Hong Kong Council of Social Service (HKCSS) will collaborate with cross-sector stakeholders to promote the “Compassionate Festival 2026” from October 16 to November 29. The Festival aims to unite cross-sector forces to raise public awareness of life and death education and life management by gathering and promoting a series of community activities, empowering everyone to live every stage of life with dignity. We cordially invite agency members to participate in the Festival. If your organization has already planned or is now interested to organize community activities related to end-of-life care or life and death education during the Festival period (October 16 to November 29), and wishes to jointly promote “Compassionate Community”, please complete the attached online submission form. HKCSS will consolidate the activity list (for reference, please see the "Compassionate Fortnight 2025" activity list) and assist with public promotion. We look forward to partnering with your organization to foster a compassionate and supportive culture and ...

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 ...