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FAMILY SUMMIT 2013
Preparation for the 20th anniversary of UN International Year of the Family
Co-organised by The Hong Kong Council of Social Service and The Family Council
Event Information
Date: May 15, 2013 (Wendnesday)
Time: 9:00a.m. to 1:00p.m.
Venue: Auditorium, 1/F, Duke of Windsor Social Serivce Building, 15 Hennseey Road, Wanchai, HK
Medium: Cantonese
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Rundown |
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9:15 - 9:30 |
Welcome Remark & Group Photos
Ms Christine Fang, Chief Executive, The Hong Kong Council of Social Service |
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9:30 - 10: 00 |
Keynote Speech
Strengthening families in Hong Kong: Everybody's responsibility
Professor Daniel Shek, Chairperson, Family Council ![Download Speech](../download/pdf_download[1].jpg) |
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10:00 - 10:45 |
Plenary Session
Pro-family Policy Making: Assessing Impacts on Families in Policy Making Process
Analyzing the Family Impact of Policy: Historical Perspectives and Global Applications - Dr Karen Doneker Mancini, Assistant Professor, Family Studies and Community Development, Towson University (United States) ![Download Speech](../download/pdf_download[1].jpg)
Doing Family Impact Assessment: Hong Kong Experience - Dr Lau Yuk King, Professional Consultant, Department of Social Work, Chinese University of Hong Kong ![Download Speech](../download/pdf_download[1].jpg) |
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10:45 - 11:30 |
Panel Discussion
Burning Issue: Population Movement and its Impacts on Families
Ms Christine Fang, Chief Executive, The Hong Kong Council of Social Service
Dr Chan Kit Wa, Anita, Associate Professor, Department of Social Sciences, The Hong Kong Institute of Education ![Download Speech](../download/pdf_download[1].jpg)
Mr Tsang Koon Wing, Social Worker-in-Charge, Caritas Community Centre - Tsuen Wan
- Impacts on families and individual members as a result of cross-border living arrangements
- Strategies and support measures at both the policy and practice levels
Moderated by Mr Anthony Wong, Chief Research Officer, HKCSS
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11:30 - 11:45 |
Break |
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11:45 - 13:00 |
Concurrent session 1
Confronting Family Poverty
Promoting Mutual help initiatives amongst grassroots in community - Ms Cheng Shuke Ching, Dora, Unit-in-charge (Community Economy and Social Enterprise (Ground Works)), St. James’ Settlement ![Download Speech](../download/pdf_download[1].jpg)
Supporting the working poor: Low income subsidy - Ms Wong Shek Hung, Acting Hong Kong Programme Manager, Oxfam Hong Kong ![Download Speech](../download/pdf_download[1].jpg)
Moderated by Mr Chua Hoi Wai, Business Director (Policy Research & Advocacy), HKCSS |
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11:45 - 13:00 |
Concurrent session 2
Ensuring Work Family Balance for Nurturing an Engaged Workforce
Balancing commitment at work and family responsibilities: Challenges and Opportunities - Dr York Chow, Chairperson, Equal Opportunities Commission ![Download Speech](../download/pdf_download[1].jpg)
Strategic approach towards creating a family-friendly workplace - Ms Fern Ngai, Chief Executive Officer, Community Business ![Download Speech](../download/pdf_download[1].jpg)
Sharing of good practices in Work Family Balance:
- Mr Stephen Leung, Country Manager, Pfizer Corporation Hong Kong Limited
- Ms Trini Chan, General Manager (Human Resources), Power Assets Holdings Limited
![Download Speech](../download/pdf_download[1].jpg)
Moderated by Ms Carmen Ng, Member of Caring Company Scheme Steering Committee, HKCSS |
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11:45 - 13:00 |
Concurrent session 3
Advancing Intergenerational Solidarity in an Aging Society
Caring family caregivers for frail older adults: A view of shared responsibility - Dr Vivian Lou, Assistant Professor, Department of Social Work and Social Administration, HKU ![Download Speech](../download/pdf_download[1].jpg)
Developing positive intergenerational relationship - Ms Pauline Wong, Senior Manageress, Aberdeen Kaifong Welfare Association Social Service Centre ![Download Speech](../download/pdf_download[1].jpg)
Moderated by Ms Grace Chan, Chief Officer (Elderly Service), HKCSS |
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13:00 |
END |
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