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香港聖公會福利協會(「福利協會」)屬下的彩齡學院一向致力為退休人士籌辦多元化的創新活動，讓他們透過終身學習，增添生活色彩。今年8月27至29日，學院參與「黃金時代展覽暨高峰會2021」，旨在推廣樂齡科技及新興興趣活動，以提升彩齡人士的生活質素，促使其發揮潛能。   創意活動共冶一爐 為配合大會「iCan 自主無限 躍動彩齡」的大會主題，彩齡學院特設興趣活動及樂齡科技展位，參觀人士可即場參與學院舉辦的工作坊，體驗心靈花茶製作、桌上運動「Kururin」和競技疊杯及新興運動「劍球」等特色活動，又可試玩由福利協會研發、針對改善膝痛的人工智能應用程式「雙膝掌門人」，相關程式由協會的跨專業團隊共同設計，希望透過遊戲形式提升長者持續在家運動的興趣和動機，同時亦可定期監測長者運動的成效。   展位另設有「AR『觸』得到的社區客廳」，透過嶄新擴增實境技術，帶領參加者置身昔日的九龍城社區。這個懷舊AR模型同時有助區內患有認知障礙症的長者重溫過往生活點滴，繼而達致懷緬治療的效果。   長者反應熱烈 不少出席人士均踴躍參與彩齡學院展位的活動，展期內登記參與展位活動的人次達850，更有約300人次即場登記參與學院課程；而賽馬會「無痛E世代」長者膝痛管理計劃的「雙膝掌門人」應用程式也深受老友記歡迎，短短3天內已吸引149名長者即場登記參加此計劃，以獲得由物理治療師度身訂造的痛症治療方案。   創意項目獲業界認同 大會邀請了來自不同界別的代表分享長者議題，福利協會總幹事李正儀博士，JP亦在會上就如何在疫情下與政府、私營企業、非政府組織及其他持份者建立緊密夥伴關係，共同以創新機制推動長者服務表達意見。   此外，大會頒發了由黃金時代基金會創辦的首屆「智齡世代大獎」，福利協會的賽馬會「無痛E世代」長者膝痛管理計劃榮獲「康健服務及優質生活」組別銀獎、香港聖公會黃大仙長者綜合服務中心的「愛同行ž區樂步」獲同一組別的優異獎、香港聖公會將軍澳安老服務大樓的「織福—長者互助發展計劃」則奪得社交及社區參與組別的優異獎。福利協會未來將繼續推動和應用樂齡科技，以進一步改善長者的身體狀況，提升其生活質素。

The United Court Transitional Housing project, which will soon be developed and run by the Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui Welfare Council, held a groundbreaking ceremony today (16 June). The ceremony was officiated by Chief Executive Mrs Carrie Lam; the Most Revd Andrew Chan, Archbishop and Primate of the Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui, gave his blessings for the project’s commencement.   Dr Donald Li, Chairman of the Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui Welfare Council Board of Directors, thanked Sun Hung Kai Properties (SHKP) for leasing land for the development for a minimum of eight years at a nominal HK$1, adding that low-income families can move to the development when the project is completed mid-2022. “Making this groundbreaking ceremony happen in such a short time was only possible,” he said, “with the support of the Transport and Housing Bureau and other government departments; Sun Hung Kai Properties; the New Territories Heung Yee Kuk; the Shap Pat Heung Rural Committee; the Yuen Long District Council; CLP Power Hong Kong Limited; The Parcville, among other organisations and individuals.” Li went on to thank SHKP’s enthusiastic support for the project: in addition to assisting the Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui Welfare Council with the project’s initial planning and site formation, SHKP will also render assistance during the construction stage.   Mr Raymond Kwok, SHKP Chairman & Managing Director, said “SHKP has been developing landmark properties in Yuen Long for more than four decades and have a deep connection with the Yuen Long community.  It gives us great pleasure to lease this quality plot of land to help address the short-term housing needs of low-income families.  United Court will provide 1,800 flats, benefiting 5,000 families or 10,000 people.”   Mr Kwok also said, “Yet aside from building transitional housing, we also need to meet society’s long-term housing needs, and it is vital for both the public and private sectors to give full play to their respective strengths to increase land and housing supply.”   Guests who officiated at the groundbreaking ceremony alongside the Chief Executive included the Most Revd Andrew Chan, Dr Donald Li, Mr Raymond Kwok, Secretary for Transport and Housing Mr Frank Chan, Director of Sun Hung Kai Properties-Kwoks’ Foundation Mr Thomas Kwok, Sun Hung Kai Properties Executive Director Mr Adam Kwok, New Territories Heung Yee Kuk Chairman Mr Kenneth Lau, and Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui Welfare Council Director Dr Jane Lee.   Other guests included legislative council members Mr Tommy Cheung, Mr Michael Tien and Mr Vincent Cheng; heads of various government departments, including Under Secretary for Transport and Housing Dr Raymond So, Commissioner of Police Mr Chris Tang, Director of Fire Services Mr Joseph Leung, Director of Drainage Services Ms Alice Pang, Deputy Director-General of the Social Work Affairs Department of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the Hong Kong S.A.R. Mr Zhou He; and other members of the community, including about a dozen people who wish to move in to United Court.   Funding from the Transport and Housing Bureau The Transport and Housing Bureau donated some HK$10 billion to the Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui Welfare Council to develop the United Court Transitional Housing project, which will be overseen by the bureau. With a buildable floor area of around 420,000 sq. ft., the Kau Hui Road development is adjacent to Sha Pui Tsuen in Yuen Long. United Court will be built using modular integrated construction technology and will comprise eight residential zones, four-storey buildings and 1,800 units for one-, two-, three-, and four to five-person barrier-free units that range from 147 to 340 sq. ft. The project is expected to benefit some 5,000 underprivileged families in total.   Integrated Services for a Harmonious Community United Court will have communal kitchens, children’s play areas, recreational areas and various themed activity zones to foster interactions among residents and create a harmonious living environment. United Court will also come with a community centre that offers integrated services, such as childcare, parental education, nursing consultation and counselling. The centre will also create opportunities for residents to engage in social activities, as well as employment opportunities. The aerial view model of the development, as well as the models of its architecture and the layout of its units were revealed at the groundbreaking ceremony.   Design Thinking that Addresses Accommodation Needs With the needs of future residents and their sense of belonging in mind, United Court’s units will feature design thinking and person-centred elements. The project team had organised an experiential event that invited over a hundred of qualified users to test a live-sized model unit and share their opinions. Their suggestions, which included the direction of doors, space required for shoe cabinets, washing machine setups and the inclusion of Wi-Fi routers, have been incorporated in the design of United Court units.   Well-Being Index to Help Improve Residents’ Confidence United Court prioritises the wellbeing of residents and will be the first transitional housing initiative to introduce Well-Being Index. Based on its residents’ needs for technological applications, health awareness, emotional management, spiritual fulfilment, social participation, environmental protection, financial management and occupational counselling, United Court will provide residents with relevant support to encourage them to adopt healthy lifestyle habits and develop good self-esteem. Learn more about the project in this video:

不捨 本會執行委員會及全會同工，以不捨之情深切哀悼回歸天父懷抱的社會福利署副署長林嘉泰先生。嘉泰關懷弱小，為社會福利工作 鞠躬盡瘁 ，是非政府機構的好伙伴，也是業界與政府的好橋樑。他細心聆聽業內的意見，切實回應業界的需要，他的離逝令人深感婉惜。   懷念我們對嘉泰充滿懷念之情，對他爾雅温文和謙遜虔敬的待人接物態度，印象深刻。本會一位文職前線同工在嘉泰入院前一星期與他偶遇，同工當時並不知道在旁邊的是嘉泰副署長，雖然彼此互不相識，嘉泰卻禮讓同工先行並報以微笑，臨别主動說聲再見，同工及後讀報才知悉是社會福利署林嘉泰副署長因病暈倒入院醫治，為此感受尤深。嘉泰是我們香港人的典範，值得學效，更應稱許。   祝福我們對嘉泰的家人送上摰誠的祝福。也為社會福利署署長和同工團隊為失去一位極優秀的同工，送上最深切的慰問。   深信在天上的父，收納嘉泰副署長的靈魂，並在祂的懷抱裡得享永生。

香港聖公會福利協會2019至20年度年會於今日(10日)下午正式舉行。由於疫情關係，今年年會改以視像形式進行，邀得香港聖公會教省主教長及福利協會名譽贊助人鄺保羅大主教擔任主禮嘉賓，與香港聖公會教省代表、福利協會一眾董事會及執行委員會委員和同工，一起回顧福利協會過去一年之工作成果。   福利協會董事會主席李國棟醫生SBS，OstJ，JP在會上感激同工在疫情中仍以服務對象的福祉為先，努力回應社會需要，勇於接受挑戰，走進不同的服務新領域。福利協會總幹事李正儀博士，JP亦匯報機構本年度如何透過各個新服務項目，為學前幼兒、青少年、家庭、長者、少數族裔人士及智障人士等提供全面支援。   最後即將榮休的鄺保羅大主教回顧了過去30多年與福利協會在不同方面的協作，充分體現了堂社合作一家親的精神，並期盼福利協會繼續秉持主的教導，照顧及關懷弱小，帶領他們走出疫症的幽谷。福利協會管層理稍後亦會向同工頒發長期服務獎，感謝他們多年來的努力。

Please download the Annual Financial Report 2019-2020 of Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui Welfare Council Limited and S.K.H. St Simon's Social Services by clicking the links below.   Annual Financial Report 2019-2020 of Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui Welfare Council Limited Annual Financial Report 2019-2020 of S.K.H. St Simon's Social Services

香港聖公會福利協會(「福利協會」)今日欣悉城市規劃委員會(「城規會」)批准於元朗山貝路興建「同心村」過渡性房屋項目的規劃許可申請。福利協會十分感謝運輸及房屋局的積極參與和協調推動，以及各相關的政策局/政府部門、元朗區議會、十八鄉鄉事委員會、新鴻基地產、元朗各個地方團體、不同組織和市民對項目的意見和支持，令項目能在短期內落實。   「同心村」位於元朗東頭，居民只需步行約十分鐘便可到達港鐵元朗站，附近社區配套設施理想。項目提供共1800個單位，設有1-2人、3人及4-5人單位，可滿足不同需要的弱勢社群。村內亦設有不同設施，包括：便利士多、生活用品館、社區小廚、健康中心、綜合社會服務中心、就業支援中心等，照顧居民所需。整個工程項目預計在2022年第2季落成後入伙。   「同心村」座落的地皮由新鴻基地產以象徵式港幣1元租借，為期最少8年。新地除提供地皮外，亦為項目提供前期項目規劃、基本地盤平整工程及技術支援。新地並會考慮優先聘用條件合適的居民在該區工作。   福利協會十分期望進一步與不同企業和社群合作，共同㩦手，打造同心村項目，可幫助基層及低收入家庭改善居住環境，同時透過所提供的社會服務，鼓勵入住居民積極參與社區，「同心共建」一個關愛、互助、共融的小社區。