HKSWA Chapter on Ethnically Diverse Social Work

“Attention all job seekers and career-minded individuals! Mark your calendars for an exciting event on August 17th - the "Beyond the Norm" career workshop.

This interactive workshop promises to be a game-changer, featuring insightful guest speakers who will share their diverse career experiences and advice on building successful business models.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to connect with like-minded professionals, explore alternative career paths, and discover new ways to achieve your aspirations.

Registration is now open - click the link https://forms.office.com/r/0rTnkgTGwN to secure your spot and get ready to take your career to new heights!

[Classes of Electrical Wiremen for Ethnic Minorities]

1. Upon completing the 6-day training course and successfully passing the trade test, the trainee will receive: HK$7,000 upon 85% attendance and
2. Trainees who are still working in the relevant work trades 3 months after graduation will be provided: An additional test passing bonus of HK$7,000

Trainee Requirements:
*19 years old or above
*Registered General Worker (Valid CITA/Green Card & Construction Worker Registration Card)
*At least 1 year of relevant working experience (Employer/ Contractor Name and Contact, Period, Last Working Address, related to the courses)
*Trainee is Not Semi-Skilled and Skilled Worker

Training Quota: 10 Trainees (First Come First Serve)
Training Time: 9:00 am-6:00 pm (6 Days/ Total 50 Hours)
Training Venue: Kwai Fong

For more information and enrolment, please contact us at 5544 8180/ 26182577

"🔍 Join us for a Nursing Career Talk in Hong Kong with special guest Kainaat Asif, a Pakistani nurse making a difference! 🏥 Limited seats available. Register now! 8 Aug 2024⏰ 7-8:30pm📍HOME Centre https://forms.gle/Tcj11ureG7KgfEBh7 "

[🎺Announcement from Hope Centre😃]

📷: Join us for an exhibition, featuring artwork from EM YOUTH. On the 27 July, from 2 pm to 4 pm, we’ll have an opening event with FREE transportation provided!
🌟The event includes sharing from Photovoice participants and youth ambassadors about the creation of their art and writing exploring community and identity.
⏰Opening event: Saturday, July 27th, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM, Meeting at HOPE Centre at 1:15 PM❗️
🚙GATHERING POINT: HOPE Centre - 3/F, Tak Lee Commercial Building, 113-117 Wan Chai Road, Wan Chai
Transportation is provided from HOPE Centre to Cattle Depot Artist Village via coach bus.
📍Exhibition Venue: Cattle Depot Artist Village No. N2 - 63 Ma Tau Kok Rd, To Kwa Wan
⏰：Exhibition hours: Saturday, July 27th, 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM,
Sunday, July 28th - Wednesday, July 31st, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM.
🌟come and join us 👇
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdoT-3FwV4TyrlofgfUFUEtDQExT19LaS3bgw4EtRTtMR5dHA/viewform
☎️ For enquiries, please call 5188 8044

“Navigating the Next Steps: Post-HKDSE Planning, Education Insights, and Emotional Resilience”


🎉*Register NOW!- 16 July 2024 (Tuesday)*

https://forms.gle/Ybew3EnYDXBZmPdX6

Jockey Club Shining Together with Cross-Cultural Youth Project, organized by the HKUST Mental Health Project in Collaboration with ILMF is holding a workshop on "Navigating the Next Steps: Post-HKDSE Planning, Education Insights, and Emotional Resilience". Seats are limited!

This dynamic, activity-based workshop is tailored for non-Chinese youth and parents, designed to empower you to:

- Emotional Learning and Expression Mental and Practical Preparations for Post-HKDSE

- Post-HKDSE Education Pathways and Alternative Career Opportunities

Reminder for HKDSE Results Release Day

Details of the Workshop:

📅 Date: 16 July 2024 (Tuesday)
🕒 Time: 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
📍 Venue: Dream Impact, Lai Chi Kok
🚀 Refreshment will be served.

Don't miss this opportunity to take the first step towards achieving your goals!

【Final Call 】Action Now！
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🥤𝗢𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝘆
🗓️27 July 2024 (Sat)
⛺𝟮-𝗗𝗮𝘆-𝟏-𝗡𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽
🗓️3-4 Aug 2024 (Sat - Sun)
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🎬𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗙𝗶𝗹𝗺 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩
🗓️Aug - Oct 2024
📍Various shooting locations
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🗓️Oct / Nov 2024
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Submission to [email protected]
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Hong Kong Arts Development Council
Hong Kong Arts Development Council fully supports freedom of artistic expression. The views and opinions expressed in this project do not represent the stand of the Council.
𝐄𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭
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[Scholarships for Ethnic Minority Students]

Hong Kong Unison 香港融樂會 are pleased to offer two types of scholarships under this scheme: Tertiary Education Scholarship and the Chinese Performance Scholarship. The former aims to recognize outstanding academic achievements and performance of ethnic minority students enrolled in universities or other higher education institutions. The latter is designed specifically for ethnic minority students who have demonstrated talent and proficiency in the Chinese Language.

Key details of the scheme are as follows:

• Application period: July 19, 2024 – September 14, 2024

• Scholarship schemes include:

- Tertiary Education Scholarship:

- Merit-based and financial need-based ($15,000)

- Chinese Performance Scholarship ($2,000 to $6,000)

Enquiry : 2789-3255

Please vote and support our good friend she is an experienced ethnically diverse social worker and DJ in
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Dear Well wishers and friends in Hong Kong

Requesting your vote 🗳️ support again for my community radio program application—

Search: Marina
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Seasons 47: Retelling Nepali Folklore in Hong Kong
Seasons 48: Dear Granny-प्यारो मुमा

Thank you all in advance 🫶🏻🌸

You can vote for your choice of radio programme! I have voted, it's your turn! CIBS (Community Involvement Broadcasting Service, a platform for local organisations & individuals to participate in radio broadcasting. it is funded by the Community Involvement Broadcasting Fund (CIBF). Successful applicants will produce a 13-episode programme based on original ideas. Each episode...

[Photovoice workshop]
Promotion from ISS-HOPE center

Join us for a Photovoice workshop and showcase! 📷 Learn to use photography and captions to showcase sense of community and identity.

Date & Time: Thursday July 04, 11, 18 4-5:30 PM
Showcase - August 1 3:30-5:30 PM* (Tentative date and time, Venue TBC)
Venue: HOPE Centre
Contact: Ms. Ingrid, Placement Social Worker - 2836 3598 or WhatsApp: 5188 8044
Register here: https://forms.gle/gsC67gdz8BnWydWWA

Suitable for:
🌟Youth 16-24
🌟English speakers
🌟Individuals willing to display art in a showcase

Our chapter's three ethnically diverse social workers, Mr. Dhillon Gurbir, Mr. Aksh*t Khanna, and Ms. Anju, all work for the same organisation, Baptist Oi Kwan Social Service, which has recently signed the EOC Charter of Racial Diversity Inclusion for Employers.

Thank you Dr. Chitat Chan provided us a whole-day Narrative Practice training for social work practitioners on 21st June 2024.

For more info: https://www.yes.labour.gov.hk/YETP/Other/EthnicMinorityAmbassador

[Scholarahip for EM students in social work studies]

Looking for NEW JOB! Exploring for CAREER options! Expand PROFESSIONAL network!💼
Multi-Cultural Employment Service - BOKSS

Multi-Cultural Employment Service - BOKSS Multi Cultural Employment Service, launched by Baptist Oi Kwan Social Service, aims at enhancing the

Cultural Festival @ Hung Hom

社聯發佈《建構種族共融的人才培訓實用手冊》
Dissemination of “A Practical Guide for Cultivating Ethnic Inclusion in Talent Development”


In this diverse Hong Kong society, we are daily witnesses to the collaborative spirit that brings together people from various ethnicities and backgrounds. As a city with a diverse population, we believe that ethnic inclusion is not just an idea but a practice, a collective effort, and a co-creation.

The birth of “A Practical Guide for Cultivating Ethnic Inclusion in Talent Development” is a milestone in our pursuit of an inclusive society. This Guide signifies the impactful outcomes from different perspectives united in a co-creation journey.

1. The Hong Kong Council of Social Service. (2024). “A Practical Guide for Cultivating Ethnic Inclusion in Talent Development”: https://bit.ly/44fhK0e

2. 香港社會服務聯會：《建構種族共融的人才培訓實用手冊》, 2024: https://bit.ly/49NI96u

3. Bilingual Factsheet for Multicultural Employees: ​pdf icon 2404_factsheet_MulticulturalEmployees_05_QRcode.pdf

4. Bilingual Factsheet for Ethnically Inclusive Employers: ​pdf icon 2404_factsheet_EthnicallyInclusiveEmployers_05_QRcode.pdf

This Guide is designed as a practical reference to empower individuals from varied ethnic backgrounds to navigate hurdles, assimilate proactively into the fabric of Hong Kong society, and advance their professional skills and aspirations. Embracing the ethos of co-creation, we are committed to fostering a more inclusive and fair community.

[HKCSS S+ Summit cm expo 2024]

Gubir, our chapter convener shares his journey of being ethnically diverse social worker and ideas about cross-cultural talent development.

［Updated with enrollment steps guidelines］

First Standard Psychological First Aid Certificate Course is now open for enrollment!*

💻*Enrolment*: https://training.redcross.org.hk/tms/en/fatCourseDetails.jspx?courseCode=SPFA
(Enrollment deadline: 21 May 2024)

( You may veiw the enrol steps from https://shorturl.at/nyKRY )

Enquiry:
Hong Kong Red Cross Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Service (PFA Training)
Tel: 25142255 | Email: [email protected]

Hong Kong Red Cross - Standard Psychological First Aid Certificate Course – Public Class (SPFA) This course aims to provide psychological first aid training to people who have to handle stressful situations or crisis in daily life or at work. Combining the theory and application of psychological first aid, candidates will learn methods for stabilizing emotions and communication skills. Candida...

[First Standard Psychological First Aid Certificate Course is now open for enrollment!]


In times of unexpected crisis and stressful situations, it's important to remember that we are here to support one another. The best part of Psychological First Aid (PFA) is that it can be learned by anyone, even those without a mental health background. It helps to stabilize emotion, reduce stress symptoms, and facilitate healthy recovery. 🌈

Join us in strengthening community resilience by immediately enroll the first-ever *Standard Psychological First Aid Certificate Course*! 🤝 Click the link below for course details and enrollment.

*Date & Time:*
💡Class – 4 June 2024 (10:00 – 17:15) & 5 June 2024 (10:00 – 13:00)
📝Exam – 6 June 2024 (09:00 – 18:00, Candidate only needs to attend the exam in the designated period. The exam is about hour and 20min)
📍Venue: Hong Kong Red Cross Headquarters, 19 Hoi Ting Road, West Kowloon

💻*Enrolment*: https://training.redcross.org.hk/tms/en/fatCourseDetails.jspx?courseCode=SPFA
(Enrollment deadline: 27 May 2024)

Enquiry: Hong Kong Red Cross Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Service (PFA Training) Tel: 25142255 | Email: [email protected]

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Multi-Cultural Employment Service - BOKSS Multi Cultural Employment Service, launched by Baptist Oi Kwan Social Service, aims at enhancing the

[Capacity building curriculum for social service professionals - "understanding pre and postnatal depression]

Link for Enrollment:
https://cloud.itsc.cuhk.edu.hk/mycuform/view.php?id=2032368

Wish you a Happy Chaitra Navratri.

Multi-Cultural Employment Service - BOKSS and the Yuen Long Town Hall are going to organise a job fair on 24/4/2024. Attached with the info, please feel free to contact 2708 8190 for any enquiries.

[CDC training for Master of Social Work students]

We are so encouraging to students’ responses tonight, we should do more cultural diversity competency (CDC) trainings for SW students and practitioners in Hong Kong in the future!

We break the record to train 104 MSW studnets in CDc, thanks Bunoo, AK, Jason and Josh so much for your support as trainers! Let’s work together to promote cultural sensitivity and competence in the field💪🏻