In view of the challenges and opportunities arising from the ageing population, more and more NGOs have embarked on their gerontechnology initiatives with a view to addressing the ageing issue and facilitating the development and application of gerontechnology in Hong Kong.
To allow NGO board members and senior management to better understand the latest development and landscape of gerontechnology, the Council is going to organize a guided tour and networking session to the first Gerontech Education and Rental Service in Hong Kong. Through the visitation to two service centres in Fotan and Shatin, participants will not only understand how gerontechnology plays an important role in facilitating and realizing “ageing-in-place”, but also exchange thoughts and explore collaborations on applications of gerontechnology for NGOs’ future service development.
Details of the event are as follows:
Date: 7 September 2023 (Thursday)
Time: 2:20 pm - 5:30 pm
Venues:
- Gerontech Cleaning and Maintenance Service Centre (Fotan)
- Jockey Club “age at home” Gerontech Education and Rental Service Centre (Shatin)
Highlights of the Visit:
- Introduction of the Jockey Club “age at home” Gerontech Education and Rental Service
- Guided Tour: Gerontech Cleaning and Maintenance Service Centre (Fotan) and Jockey Club “age at home” Gerontech Education and Rental Service Centre (Shatin)
- Gerontech rental case sharing
- Sharing on the latest development, landscape and prospecting for Gerontech in Hong Kong
- Discuss the considerations and potential difficulties of developing new projects
- Exchange experience in implementing new projects, and promote mutual learning
Transportation:
- Free shuttle bus service at Kowloon Tong station
Departure Time:
*Kowloon Tong station to Fotan: 2:00 pm
*Shatin to Kowloon Tong station: 5:30 pm
- Free shuttle bus service from Fotan to Shatin
Speakers: Representatives of the project organizer and core operators
Project Organizer
The Hong Kong Council of Social Service
- Mr. Peter Kwok, Chief Officer, Innovation and Technology for Ageing
- Ms. Zoe Chan, Project Director, Innovation and Technology for Ageing
Core Operators
- Hong Kong Red Cross
- Evangelical Lutheran Church Social Service – Hong Kong
- St. James’ Settlement
Language: Cantonese
Quota: 16 persons (Priorities will be given to the Target Participants)
Target participants: Board / Committee Members, Agency Heads, Advisors, Company Secretaries, Senior Management of HKCSS Agency Members
Interested parties please register online on or before 11 August 2023. Successful registrants will be notified by email with tour details on 15 August 2023.
For enquiries, please contact the Project team at 2876 2440.
