PolyU provides policy research and training support to District Care Teams (Sai Kung)

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University’s (PolyU) Policy Research Centre for Innovation and Technology (PReCIT) and the Department of Applied Social Sciences (APSS) have partnered to conduct policy research and provide a professional training programme for District Care Teams (Sai Kung). This aims to equip the Teams with further knowledge and skills to better serve the community.

PolyU signed a Memorandum of Understanding today with the District Services and Community Care Development Fund (Sai Kung) Company Ltd to put forward public policy proposals that support Hong Kong’s development. The partnership is also assisting in the professional growth of District Care Teams (Sai Kung).

In his welcoming remarks, Prof. Christopher CHAO, Vice President (Research & Innovation) and Director of PReCIT said PolyU is committed to community service and development through capacity building. The training provided by the University serves to equip Care Team members with the skills to more effectively foster a more inclusive and supportive society.

Mr SO Ching Tung, President of District Services and Community Care Development Fund (Sai Kung) Company Ltd, highlighted their dedication to quality community services with the support of the Central Government and the HKSAR Government, contributing to Hong Kong’s social harmony and stability.

A representative of the participants, the Team Leader of Kwong Ming Care Team, Mr CHONG Yuen-tung, expressed his gratitude and said that he and his fellow participants will enhance their skills to better serve the community, support the Government’s regional governance work and ultimately promote prosperity in Hong Kong.

Prof. Eric CHUI, Head of APSS and Co-director of PReCIT, provided a brief introduction to the policy research and outlined the key objectives and features of the training programme. He encouraged participants to embrace innovation and technology, more fully understand diverse community needs and better prepare themselves to contribute to the community.

Through the combined expertise of PReCIT and APSS, the University aims to help the District Care Teams to enhance their service skills and create positive social impact by fostering innovation, inclusion and well-being.

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