In the October 2023 Policy Address, the government announced the establishment of the ” Task Force on Tackling the Issue of Subdivided Units,” which has conducted in-depth discussions on matters related to subdivided units. This includes strengthening existing enforcement actions focused on the safety of subdivided units, setting minimum standards for living conditions, and methods for eradicating substandard units. The task force submitted its report to the government in August 2024, and it is expected that the government will propose specific measures to crack down on poor-quality subdivided units after considering the task force’s recommendations and feedback from other stakeholders.

Although the government has not yet released concrete plans, many social welfare professionals are concerned about the potential impacts of the issues on subdivided units on service users and the resulting service needs. Therefore, the council will hold a roundtable meeting on How Social Services Respond to tackle the Issue of Subdivided Units” to facilitate communication and experience sharing among various sectors.

Roundtable Meeting Details

Date: 10 October 2024 (Thursday)

Time: 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Location: Room 1410, 14th Floor, Duke of Windsor Social Service Building, 15 Hennessy Road, Wan Chai

We look forward to your participation and that of your colleagues in this roundtable meeting to enhance interaction and exchange. Please register online by 7 October 2024 (Monday). If you have any inquiries regarding the meeting, feel free to contact Ms. Jobe Hsu at 2876 2460.

Thank you for your attention.