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同心村過渡性房屋外貌
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「同心村」過渡性房屋 五大學合作追蹤研究 證促進居民身心健康 提升住屋安全感 重塑鄰里關係(Chinese only)
香港聖公會福利協會(福利協會)與香港城市大學、香港大學、嶺南大學、聖方濟各大學及新南威爾士大學合作進行「同心村過渡性房屋研究」,於 2022 年底及 2024 年初進行了兩階段的追蹤研究,追蹤了 110 位入住同心村約 4 個月及 22 個月的居民,了解他們入住前後的變化。研究證實過渡性房屋對居民身心健康、住屋安全感及社區連結三方面帶來正面影響,對未來香港房屋政策及社區服務發展具有重要參考價值。   研究重點發現: 1. 改善身心健康 研究結果表明受訪者在入住同心村後生理健康有顯著提升,調查以 VR-12 量表評估受訪者健康狀況,發現搬入同心村一段時間後,受訪者的生理健康有所改善。而受訪者抑鬱和焦慮狀況亦得到改善:PHQ-2 和 GAD-2 量表用於篩查抑鬱和焦慮,結果顯示從 2022 年底到 2024 年年初,受訪者的抑鬱和焦慮症狀有所改善,抑鬱風險從 16.4%降至 14.5%,焦慮風險從 15.5%降至 11.8%。   2. 提升社交能力及社區參與度 受訪者對搬入同心村後,對社區服務/支援的滿意度持續上升;社交行為和社區參與度亦顯著提升。受訪者表示入住同心村後逐漸認識更多的鄰居,並在「遇到困難,我能找鄰居幫忙」和「與鄰居的關係很融洽」兩方面亦得到改善;對於參與社區活動的意願,由舊居時的 2.83 升至入住同心村後的 3.69,有顯著的提高。「認為經常參與社區活動很有意義」,由舊居時的 3.32 升至入住同心村後的 3.95;「願意為改善社區作出貢獻」,由舊居時的 3.47 升至入住同心村後的 3.9,進一步確認了受訪者對社區參與的積極態度。   在就業方面,在全職受聘者人數無變化的情況下,兼職受聘者的比例從 8.2%上升至 15.5%;失業(正尋找工作)人數從 19.1%下降至 10.9%。   社區之間關係 (1=非常不同意;5=非常同意) 舊居 現居 (T1 入住後) 現居 (T2 入住後) 認識不少鄰居 2.92 3.27 3.43 遇到困難,我能找鄰居幫忙 2.82 3.1 3.33 與鄰居的關係很融洽 3.35 3.6 3.68 與鄰居的交流頻率 (1=從不;4=經常) 2.59 2.84 3.47   對居住單位滿意度 (1=非常不滿意;5=非常滿意) 舊居 現居 (T1 入住後) 現居 (T2 入住後) 鄰里關係 3.23 3.72 3.93 社區服務/社區支援 2.81 3.98 4.13     3. 顯著減輕經濟負擔 增加住屋安全感 居民從舊居搬到同心村,單位租金和呎租明顯降低。舊居呎租中位數為 38 元,入住同心村後呎租中位數為 18.6 元。同心村呎租中位數是居民舊居呎租中位數的不足一半。租金佔入息比例也顯示下降趨勢,從舊居的租金入息比例中位數 43.1%,降至現居同心村租金入息比例中位數的 28.5%。這顯示入住後,居民居住成本明顯減低。入住同心村後,受訪者感受到租金的負擔有所減輕,對於租金負擔令居民有經濟壓力的感受,從搬入前的平均分 3.59 明顯下降到搬入後的 2.83。(註 : 1=非常不同意;5=非常同意)   研究結果顯示同心村提供了一個更穩定和安全的生活環境,提升了居民的整體生活質量。受訪者對於住房整體安全感的評價從搬入前的 3.14 提升到 T2 搬入後的 4.06。在適應新居所並對生活抱有期待的感受上,從搬入前的平均分 3.24 提升到 T2 搬入後的 4.06,數據顯示出住所穩定性有顯著改變。(註 : 1=非常不同意;5=非常同意)   參考以上調查結果,研究團隊提出以下建議: 1. 有效運用過渡性房屋、簡約公屋等公營房屋項目資源,確保符合資格的住戶能儘早獲配適切的房屋單位 ⚫ 為配合取締劣質劏房政策,政府可考慮安排受影響的合資格住戶優先入住過渡性房屋或簡約公屋,改善他們的生活環境。 ⚫ 讓即將完結的過渡性房屋項目與其他還在營運的過渡性房屋或簡約公屋作協調,確保符合資格的住戶能有選擇地在搬出後平穩過渡至其他還在營運的過渡性房屋或簡約公屋。   2. 加入「八大康健指標」及設立社會服務團隊,並加強就業及醫療支援 ⚫ 在已落成及將落成的過渡性房屋和簡約公屋加入「八大康健指標」的概念及設立社會服務團隊,為不同年齡和健康狀況的居民提供多元化社會服務,賦權居民,加強他們的解難能力,以建立一個關愛共融互助的社區。 ⚫ 社會服務機構可針對成年人再就業提供培訓支援,並與專業職業培訓機構合作,為居民提供報讀培訓班的資助或優惠,以幫助有意求職的居民提升職業資格和技能,從而增加收入和增強抵抗風險的能力。 ⚫ 政府、項目營運機構及醫療團體可考慮在村內增設流動醫療車服務,包括流動牙科服務及流動中醫服務,為有需要的居民提供更便利的醫療服務。   研究詳情可參考此處 。   居民實證 入村蛻變 Lisa 曾長期蝸居在狹小劏房,惡劣的生活環境與長期得不到工作認同,讓她逐漸失去自信,陷入人生低谷。搬進同心村是她人生的轉捩點,不僅居住環境獲得改善,更重要的是她與許多友善的鄰居建立起真摯的友誼。在同心村,Lisa 感受到居民間的互助文化與人情溫暖。這股力量成為她嘗試突破自我的後盾,讓她鼓起勇氣尋找新工作。工作穩定後,Lisa 更加入村內義工隊,從最初靦腆地探訪獨居長者,到後來擔任大型活動的自信司儀。同心村的社區參與成為她人生轉折點,讓她找回自己的光芒,建立了豐富的社交網絡和社區歸屬感。   Connie 曾於劏房居住逾 15 年,期間數度被迫搬遷,並遭入室盜竊,時常感到不安。長期面對安全隱患,外出時需攜帶所有財物及重要文件,使她的睡眠質素大受影響及長期精神緊張。搬入同心村後,完善的保安服務大大提升了 Connie 的安全感,擺脫過去的恐懼,改善身心健康。以往潮濕幽暗的居住環境導致她的牙周病和哮喘等情況頻繁發作,現在症狀已得到舒緩,緊密的鄰里關係亦讓她倍感安心。曾有一次生病時,街坊察覺後主動探望並為她煲粥,讓她感到溫暖。Connie現在是同心村的兼職清潔員,致力改善公共環境衛生,增添收入的同時也讓生活更有意義。對她而言,同心村不僅是一個安身之所,更是重拾希望與機會的新起點。   「八大康健指標」簡介 同心村引入首個八大康健指標,針對住戶日常生活的八個方面,包括健康、情緒、社交、就業、理財、環保、科技和靈性等,在身、心、靈方面都能得到照顧,並按指標提供服務,鼓勵他們培養良好的生活習慣和建立自信,裝備他們建立健康正面思維及信心,以應對未來的挑戰。同心村亦聯同大專院校合作,向居民進行問卷調查,收集居民對多元發展的需要,從而提供合適的課程及服務。   社交:協助居民了解社交的重要性,有動力學習如何改善或維持自己的社交健康。通過積極參與社交網絡並與他人建立聯繫,培養歸屬感和連結感。 科技:透過推廣資訊科技便利生活,提升居民與社區的聯繫,增添生活意義,同時裝備網絡安全意識,避免墮入網絡陷阱。 健康:提升居民對照顧自己身體健康的意識,同時會有動力學習如何改善或保持自己的身體健康。透過健康的生活習慣,如均衡飲食、做運動或足夠睡眠,令自己的身體感覺良好。 情緒:提升居民對照顧自己的情緒健康的重要性,有動力去學習如何改善或維持自己的情緒健康,透過自我調節,對自己的情緒狀態感到滿意。 靈性:提升居民對心靈、生命意義和個人價值(身份感、滿意感)的自我認識(反思、覺察)和正面理解,建立人生目標和方向感。 環保:協助居民了解地球資源有限,善用資源(3R-減用、重用、回收),推廣及建立環保生活模式,以達至可持續發展。 理財:透過裝備理財知識(例如設定短期和長期的理財目標),協助居民學習財務管理,對自己的財務狀況感到安全。 就業:協助居民從工作(有薪、義工、家庭照顧者)或追求興趣/愛好中發展知識、技能和潛能,獲得個人成就感,保持健康的工作與生活平衡。
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紹香園懷舊雞蛋餅海報
Fundraising Events
The Welfare Council's "Charity Raffle 2019" - "Vintage Egg Biscuits" Charity Sale
Donate HK$ 40 for one box of Vintage Egg Biscuits sponsored by The Walnut Shop. Funds raised from the charity sale will support the “Charity Raffle 2019” for the development of Welfare Council’s various social services, including childcare, youth, families, elderly, rehabilitation, counseling, ethic minorities and medical services for the community.    Download order form  
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慈善獎券2019海報
Fundraising Events
Please support the Welfare Council's Charity Raffle 2019
The Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui Welfare Council's Charity Raffle 2019 will be held with ticket sales starting from 6th October to 27th November 2019. Funds raised from the activity will be dedicated to support the Council’s services, such as services for children with special education needs, the S.K.H. Stroke Rehabilitation Fund, emergency support for families in need and the development of innovative projects.    Each booklet contains 10 tickets at $20 each, i.e. $200 per book. Each raffle ticket comes with coupons which offer shopping and dining discounts. Also, thanks to the contributions of some sponsors, we have fabulous lucky draw prizes, with the grand prize being a Mazda2 1.5 Hatchback valued at $179,990. (*More details can be found at the bottom of the page.)   To purchase raffle tickets or make cash donations: Go to the service units of the Council to purchase raffle tickets or make cash donations. (Click here for the list of service units) Download the donation form here. Complete and return with payment to Ms Wai of PR & COMM Department.    The raffle will be drawn on 29th November 2019 and results will be published on 6th December in the Standard and Sing Tao Daily, on the Council’s website and on 8th December in the Sheng Kung Hui’s Echo.   Let’s join with us to transform lives.   For enquiries, please contact Ms Wai of PR & COMM Department at 2533 1206.   *Coupons on the ticket include: HK$5 The Walnut Shop discount coupons Jumpin Gym U.S.A. discount coupons HK$2 Ten Ren’s Tea discount coupons HK$5 Ocean Empire discount coupons Nam Kee Noodle coupons HK$10 Religious Education Resource Centre discount coupons   Some of the prizes include:    Prizes Value Each 1st Prize Mazda2 1.5 Hatchback HK$ 179,990 2nd Prize Silver Necklace with Colourful Stones HK$  18,000 3rd Prize HK Express Two Sets of Round-trip Tickets (Any Destination) HK$  13,072 4th Prize iPhone X (5.8", 256GB) HK$   9,888 5th Prize GoPro Fusion Action Cam Set HK$   6,300 6th Prize Dyson V8 Motorhead Vacuum Cleaner HK$   5,480 7th Prize Tai O Heritage Hotel 2-day-1-night Cultural Tour Package HK$   4,250 8th Prize King Parrot Group Dining Vouchers HK$   3,000 9th Prize Hong Kong Disneyland 1-day General Admission Tickets (4 Tickets) HK$   2,556 10th Prize Ingrid Millet Brightening Rehydration Cream HK$   2,500
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福利協會代表與商界伙伴於攤位合照
Welfare Council News
The Welfare Council Awarded the “Outstanding Partnership Project Award—Certificate of Merit” at the Caring Company Partnership Expo 2019
The Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui Welfare Council (Welfare Council) participated in the Caring Company Partnership Expo 2019 held annually at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Showcasing its services through informative exhibition boards, the Welfare Council also invited elderly volunteers from the Wong Tai Sin District Elderly Community Centre to demonstrate Chinese painting and calligraphy, and present their creations as gifts to the guests. Their creativity received much praise from the guests.   This year, the Welfare Council successfully nominated nearly 80 commercial partners to the Caring Company Scheme. Jointly organised by the Council and the Hong Kong and China Gas Company, “Chef Anchor” was also awarded the “Outstanding Partnership Project Award—Certificate of Merit” by the Caring Company Scheme, commending such innovative corporate-social collaboration and how it can provide support for cognitively impaired patients and their family members.   In the days ahead, the Welfare Council will continue to establish cross-collaborations with different corporations. In addition to community and voluntary services, the Council will also engage in professional exchanges with different sectors and leverage both strengths and advantages in hopes of creating future opportunities and transforming the lives of those who seek change. Please call 2521 3457 for more information.
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右起:香港聖公會福利協會總幹事李正儀博士,JP、巿區更新基金行政總裁黃錦文先生、香港聖公會聖匠堂主任牧師張樹萱牧師、躍龍步隊義工梁景寬女士、躍龍步隊義工蘇玉萍女士、九龍城民政事務專員郭偉勳先生,JP、九龍城區議員余志榮先生、躍變.龍城——九龍城主題步行徑督導委員會成員陸人龍博士、躍變.龍城——九龍城主題步行徑工程經理陳詠琳女士
Kowloon City Themed Walking Trail
Grand Opening of the Information Centre of the Development of the Kowloon City Themed Walking Trail
The Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui Welfare Council (Welfare Council) received funding from the Urban Renewal Fund in 2018 to operate the 6-year Kowloon City Themed Walking Trail project. On 19th March, the Welfare Council celebrated the grand opening of the Information Centre of the Development of the Kowloon City Themed Walking Trail, where Mr Franco Kwok, JP, District Officer (Kowloon City), Mr Joseph Wong, Chief Executive of Urban Renewal Fund, and Mr Pun Kwok-wah, JP, Chairman of the Kowloon City District Council, hosted the kick-off ritual.    Speaking at the open ceremony, Dr Jane Lee, Director of the Welfare Council, said, “The information centre is a good place to connect people, and exchange opinions with different stakeholders in the community. Through participatory design, we hope to facilitate social participation in the development of Kowloon City and the themed walking trail.”   The information centre can reach stakeholders in the district, promote the walking trail, connect and engage with community. Last year, the Welfare Council also invited elders in the neighbourhood to give advices for the design of the elder-friendly Transformation Hub. Visitors can come to get in touch with the Transformation Hub.   More than that, the Welfare Council designed two mobile applications with AR features, which allowed players to venture into historical stories or visit historical architectures.    Information Centre of the Development of the Kowloon City Themed Walking Trail Address:  No. 5, G/F Wan Tung Building115, Tam Kung RoadTo Kwa Wan Opening hours:  Sunday to Thursday: 10:00am to 6:00pm Friday and Saturday: 12:00pm to 8:00pm Closed on Mondays   Learn more about the Development of the Kowloon City Themed Walking Trailhttps://kowlooncitywalkingtrail.hk/
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外展隊社工探訪私營安老院舍院友
Elderly Services
The Welfare Council launches the Pilot Scheme on Multi-disciplinary Outreaching Support Teams for the Elderly
With its rich experience and broad network, the Welfare Council successfully applied for the Social Welfare Department’s “Pilot Scheme on Multi-disciplinary Outreaching Support Teams for the Elderly”. It was assigned to provide free social and rehabilitation services at more than 170 private, contracted and self-financing residential care homes for the elderly in Kowloon Central (Kowloon City and Yau-Tsim-Mong district), as well as Kowloon East (Kwun Tong, Wong Tai Sin and Sai Kung District). Launching on 15th February, 2019, the scheme delivered community-focused services through a professional team of social workers, physiotherapists, occupational therapists and speech therapists. The team of experts would conduct clinical assessments, regular assessments, rehabilitation training and social services for private residential care homes for the elderly, offer professional advices and training to staff from the homes and caregivers, and provide speech therapy to residents of contract or self-financing homes who have swallowing or speech difficulties, all of which addressed the physical, mental, social and spiritual needs of the residents and enhanced their quality of life.   Enquiry: 5599 6838Know more about the scheme: http://www.skhwc.org.hk/en/services/main/4/?sub_id=131
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聶德權局長參觀中心專為特殊需要學童而設的訓練區
Families and Integrated Services
Secretary Patrick Nip Visited the Tung Chung Integrated Services
On 30th January, Mr Patrick Nip, Secretary for the Constitutional and Mainland Affair, was invited to visit the Tung Chung Integrated Services of the Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui Welfare Council. Apart from touring the center’s facilities and learning the centre’s services, Secretary Patrick Nip also sent out early Lunar New Year greetings to the elderly.   For the last two decades, the Tung Chung Integrated Services has been providing all round services to the teenagers and elderly in the community and supporting residents with employment problems. Now, the centre has extended services to Ying Tung Estate, where residents moved last year. In response of the changing needs and increased service demands of society, the Tung Chung Integrated Services has established a new site in third floor of Fu Tung Plaza (beside Tung Chung Nursery School) in addition to the original site in second floor. The new site of around 10,000-sq.ft. has commenced services earlier.   The theme of this new site is “i-Life”, where its design caters to intergenerational needs. The new site features an array of facilities, such as a training area for children with special educational needs, a well-equipped dancing room for the youth as well as an activity-cum-training room for the elderly with cognitive impairment to receive treatments and exercise. Moreover, it provides services to support those with special educational needs, elderly and women employment.   During the visit, a group of elderly demonstrated calligraphy and send out Lunar New Year greetings to everyone in the centre.   Secretary Patrick Nip then visited two families in Tung Chung to exchange views with the residents. Not only did he express care and warm regards to the residents, he also got a better picture of the daily lives and needs of the residents.
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