Learning Platform on NGO Governance and Management:
The Guided Tour & Networking Session: Jockey Club “age at home” Gerontech Education and Rental Service was held with success on 7 September 2023.
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 organized 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 not only understood how gerontechnology plays an important role in facilitating and realizing “ageing-in-place”, but also exchanged 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: 2:30 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
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
Language: Cantonese
Presentation material is now available:
- Mr. Anthony Wong, Mr. Peter Kwok and Ms. Zoe Chan - Guided Tour & Networking Session: Jockey Club “age at home” Gerontech Education and Rental Service
Photos from the guided tour & networking session:
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Group photo of the participating NGOs of the guided tour & networking session and representatives of the Council. | |||
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Guided tour at Gerontech Cleaning and Maintenance Service Centre at Fotan. | |||
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Guided tour at Jockey Club “age at home” Gerontech Education and Rental Service at Shatin. |
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The NGO Governance and Innovation and Technology for Ageing teams of the Council shared the experience and difficulties of implementing new projects with participated board members and senior management. |
