Sharing Session on Good People · Good Deeds of Care Teams successfully held today (with photos/video)
The Home Affairs Department today (April 10) held a Sharing Session on Good People· Good Deeds of Care Teams, providing a platform for District Services and Community Care Teams members to share their experiences in serving the public, thereby demonstrating the selfless dedication and caring spirit of Care Teams and allowing the public to gain a better understanding of the work of Care Teams.
In the 2022 Policy Address, the Chief Executive announced the establishment of Care Teams in the 18 districts to consolidate community resources to support district work and strengthen community network. They form an integral part of the Government's efforts to improve district governance. Since its full launch in the third quarter of 2023, Care Teams have been actively providing diverse services, including visiting elderly households and other households in need on a regular basis, as well as organising various district caring activities. In cases of incidents and emergencies, Care Teams also mobilise their members and volunteers quickly to attend to the needs of those affected and provide assistance as appropriate. In addition, Care Teams help the Government publicise policies, serving as an important bridge between the Government and the community.
The Sharing Session was attended by Care Teams members, volunteers and representatives of partnering organisations from different districts, who shared on the caring services provided in the community in various ways. The Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Chan Kwok-ki; the Deputy Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Cheuk Wing-hing; the Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs, Miss Alice Mak; the Permanent Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs, Ms Shirley Lam; the Under Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs, Mr Clarence Leung; and the Director of Home Affairs, Ms Priscilla To, officiated at the Sharing Session today.
Speaking at the Sharing Session, Mr Chan said that since its full launch, Care Teams had not only actively provided and organised caring services and activities and helped disseminate government information, but also assisted in providing relief during incidents and emergencies on many occasions, displaying their benevolence and righteousness. He emphasised that the selfless dedication of Care Teams had been witnessed by society and won wide acclaim from the public.
Mr Chan pointed out that, as announced in the 2024 Policy Address, the Government will regularise the establishment of Care Teams and increase their funding by 50 per cent in the next term of service to strengthen support for Care Teams. The Government hopes that Care Teams will continue to consolidate community resources to provide more in-depth and extensive caring services and enhance the people's sense of achievement and satisfaction.
There are countless good deeds done by Caring Teams. During the Sharing Session, Care Teams members shared some of these stories. They include the fire incident at New Lucky House, where Care Teams quickly assisted in evacuating residents and continued to visit each household for several days to provide emotional support and emergency supplies. When the water supply in Tung Chung and the electricity supply in Wong Tai Sin were affected in extensive areas, Care Teams provided support to residents overnight. At the Sharing Session, we also had the youngest and oldest volunteers share their experiences. A Form Five student has begun the journey to serve the community because of his participation in Care Teams' activities, displaying the new generation's caring hearts for others. An 86-year-old volunteer at Wah Fu Estate has been visiting the elderly and participating in cultural activities for a long time, inspiring neighbours to join the ranks of volunteers. These examples fully reflect the people-oriented service spirit of Care Teams.
Speaking at the ceremony, Miss Mak said that the stories of Care Teams serving the public show that true care is often hidden in the details, and these details are the cornerstone of building a harmonious community. With the next funding agreement, Care Teams will be able to further promote their services and continue to work closely with partnering organisations to pool more community resources, upholding the spirit of "We Care We Serve" to benefit more people in need.
As of end-January 2025, Care Teams have visited a total of about 390 000 elderly households and other households in need and provided about 43 000 times of basic home or other support services, as well as organising about 23 000 district activities.
Sharing Session on Good People · Good Deeds of Care Teams successfully held today (with photos/video) Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Sharing Session on Good People · Good Deeds of Care Teams successfully held today (with photos/video) Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Sharing Session on Good People · Good Deeds of Care Teams successfully held today (with photos/video) Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Sharing Session on Good People · Good Deeds of Care Teams successfully held today (with photos/video) Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
