Kowloon City and Yau Tsim Mong Programme / Activities

Name of Programme	Theme Song of Kowloon City and Yau Tsim Mong District for "Care the Carers Campaign" 《CHEER UP》
Content	To echo the “Care the Carers Campaign” of Social Welfare Department, Kowloon City and Yau Tsim Mong District Social Welfare Office has composed a theme song namely "Cheer Up", and produced a music video on the theme song in collaboration with the District’s Working Group members of “Care the Carers Campaign” and service users / carers to call on community support for carers. The music video of "Cheer Up" has been uploaded onto the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XDxnwfbc0Ng
Host	Kowloon City and Yau Tsim Mong District Social Welfare Office

Name of Programme	Seven Keys to Well-being
Date / Duration	Whole Year
Venue	Kowloon City and Yau Tsim Mong District
Objectives	To encourage residents and welfare service units to adopt a positive mindset to meet challenges with a view to building a positive community.
Content	Kowloon City and Yau Tsim Mong District Social Welfare Office is actively fostering the incorporation of seven positive habits among residents through a series of activities. These habits encompass: 1) Boost Stress Resilience, 2) Practise Self-love, 3) Create an Enriched Life with Creativity, 4) Develop Strengths, 5) Cultivate Gratitude, 6) Summon Inner Courage, and 7) Seek Meaning which foster a positive mindset and a meaningful sense of well-being. “Seven Keys to Well-being” - Information Card (Only Chinese version is provided) [Click to Download - “Seven Keys to Well-being” - Information Card ] Seven Keys to Well-being – Introduction Video (Only Chinese version is provided) [Click to View - Seven Keys to Well-being – Introduction Video] Activities August 2024 to January 2025 District Funding Scheme (2024-25)
Target Participants	Residents and Social Welfare Units in Kowloon City and Yau Tsim Mong District
Fee	Free of charge
Contact Staff	CHAU Kin-lung
Telephone number	2399 2344
Host	Kowloon City and Yau Tsim Mong District Social Welfare Office

Name of Programme	“Care the Carers Campaign” – “Walk with Carers” District Programmes Funding Scheme”
Date / Duration	September – November 2024
Objectives	To encourage self-care and MeTime among carers. To promote family-based support and mutual assistance among peer carers across their life span and at different stages of their caregiving journey, as well as the message of “Walk with Carers” and to recognise carers’ contributions.
Content	Project Summary of “Care the Carers Campaign” – “Walk with Carers” District Programmes Funding Scheme” (Only Chinese version is provided)
Host	Social Welfare Department Kowloon City and Social Welfare Department Kowloon City and Yau Tsim Mong District “Care the Carers Campaign” Working Group

Name of Programme	Light up my life
Date / Duration	26.10.2024 (Saturday), 2:30PM-3:30PM
Venue	Unit 3, 2/F, Chung Hwa Plaza, 5B-5F Ma Hang Chung Road, To Kwa Wan, Kowloon
Objectives	To strengthen self-confident through candle making activity
Content	Same
Target Participants	Residents aged 60 or above
Fee	Free of change
Contact Staff	Ms WAN In-i
Telephone number	2718 4216
Host	MTWIFSC

Name of Programme	Training Workshop on “How to deal with Youth Emotional Distress and School Crisis”
Date / Duration	19 October 2024 (Saturday) 9:00 am-1:15 pm
Venue	Community Hall, Caritas Community Centre – Kowloon 【Address：3/F (Block B) ,256A Prince Edward Road West, Kowloon】
Objectives	Enhancing participant’s understanding of youth mental health and promoting collaboration among service providers.
Content	Causes of youth self-mutilation How to deal with youth self-mutilation Personality development and personality disorder School crisis management and negotiation skills Programme Poster and Programme Rundown: Chinese version only Speakers Dr YAN Wai-ching, Chief of Service Department of Psychiatry, Kowloon Hospital Mr. NG Chi Chung, Paul, Chief Superintendent of Police Deputy OC, Police Negotiation Cadre, Hong Kong Police Force Mr Louis K.H. TING, Chief Inspector of Police Senior Training Officer, Police Negotiation Cadre, Hong Kong Police Force Remarks Booths will be set up to introduce youth mental health service. 【Co-organisers : BGCA Nite Cat Online Cyber Youth Support Team, SideBySide Vitality Place, The Samaritan Befrienders Hong Kong and NLPRA The Wellness Centre (Yau Tsim Mong)】 Police Negotiation Cadre, Hong Kong Police Force will display their discharging duties equipment in the workshop. If the workshop has to be cancelled due to inclement weather or unexpected reasons, the organizers will notify the participants of the arrangements by email as soon as possible. Enrolment Method Interested participants can submit enrolment form through the following links, Please click →【Enrolment Form】 (Enrolment deadline: 15 October 2024) Successful applicants will receive a confirmation email before 3 days of the workshop.
Target Participants	School Social Workers, Youth Service Social Workers, Family Service Social Workers, Principals, Teachers and Interested Participants
Enquiry	Kowloon City & Yau Tsim Mong District Planning & Coordinating Team Ms HO / Assistant Social Work Officer 3 (Tel：2399 2339) or Caritas Community Centre – Kowloon Ms KAO / Youth and Community Service Social Work Supervisor (Tel：2339 3724)
Host	Kowloon City and Yau Tsim Mong District Social Welfare Office And Caritas Community Centre – Kowloon

Name of Programme	Create paper rolling crafts
Date / Duration	10.10.2024 (Thursday) 2:30PM-3:30PM
Venue	Unit 3, 2/F, Chung Hwa Plaza, 5B-5F Ma Hang Chung Road, To Kwa Wan, Kowloon
Objectives	To enhance the elder’s skill in stress management through rolled paper craft activities
Content	Same
Target Participants	Residents aged 60 or above
Fee	Free of change
Contact Staff	Ms WAN In-i
Telephone number	2718 4216
Host	Ma Tau Wai Integrated Family Service Centre

Name of Programme	A Dive into Intangible Cultural Heritage
Date / Duration	25 September, 2, 9,16 October 2024 (Wednesday), 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Venue	Unit 3, 2/F, Chung Hwa Plaza, 5B-5F Ma Hang Chung Road, To Kwa Wan, Kowloon
Objectives	1. To explore traditional Chinese culture 2. To learn to appreciate and love myself and others
Content	Making handicrafts related to intangible culture heritage
Target Participants	Citizen aged 18 or above
Fee	Free of charge
Contact Staff	Miss CHOI Po-ling
Telephone number	2716 9495
Host	Ma Tau Wai Integrated Family Service Centre

Name of Programme	Kowloon City & Yau Tsim Mong District - Integrated Family Service Centre
Content	Yau Ma Tei Integrated Family Service Centre - Newsletter (July - September 2024) To Kwa Wan Integrated Family Service Centre, Kai Tak Integrated Family Service Centre and Ma Tau Wai Integrated Family Service Centre - Newsletter (September - December 2024) (Only Chinese version is provided)
Enquiry	Yau Ma Tei Integrated Family Service Centre: 2388 2527 / 2384 4805 To Kwa Wan Integrated Family Service Centre: 2363 8202 Kai Tak Integrated Family Service Centre: 3996 7700 Ma Tau Wai Integrated Family Service Centre: 2760 1659
Host	Kowloon City & Yau Tsim Mong District - Integrated Family Service Centre