Facilities at the rehab SAHK LOHAS Garden have been upgraded with over HK$10 million funding from the Jockey Club’s Charities Trust, enhancing the centre’s rehabilitation and vocational training services, and promoting social inclusion through planting at its rooftop SAHK Jockey Club Garden. Today (28 March), the modernised centre was opened by Club Steward Anthony W K Chow, Secretary for Labour and Welfare Matthew Cheung and SAHK Chairman Professor Leung Nai Kong.
Speaking at the ceremony, Mr Chow said the Club was delighted to help upgrade the facilities at SAHK LOHAS Garden, particularly the roof garden. With the installation of kitchen waste decomposition facilities and other environmentally-friendly elements, the SAHK Jockey Club Garden not only helps create a green rooftop but also provides occupational training and horticultural therapy to the disabled.
Located in Ho Man Tin, SAHK LOHAS Garden is an integrated rehabilitation service centre, providing 250 places for day rehabilitation services and 189 residential places. The Trust’s donation covered the purchase of equipment for the occupational rehabilitation centre; the renovation of the multi-purpose hall and open ground; and the provision of new facilities including fitness equipment, multi-sensory path, healthcare services, and musical instruments. These not only help expand the variety of vocational training for the disabled, but also enhance their daily living and learning environment. In addition, the centre will organise inclusion programmes with able-bodied participants to promote social inclusion in the community.
The Club has been supporting SAHK since 1968, with donations amounting to $215 million. Major projects include establishing the Jockey Club New Page Inn, the city’s first transitional care and support centre for tetraplegic patients, upgrading facilities and equipment at Jockey Club Elaine Field School, and launching the “Hong Kong Jockey Club Community Project Grant: Comprehensive Rehabilitation Seating Service”.
The Hong Kong Jockey Club
Founded in 1884, The Hong Kong Jockey Club is not only one of the world’s leading horse racing organisations, but also Hong Kong’s largest community contributor, donating HK$1.95 billion in 2012/13. In addition, the Club is a major taxpayer, Hong Kong’s single largest by far, generating over HK$17.64 billion in 2012/13 for public funds. The Club pioneers technology applications for sporting and betting entertainment, striving for the highest levels of customer service. As a membership club, it is recognised as one of Asia’s most prestigious. These multifaceted roles make it a well-respected and remarkable organisation, dedicated to its mission of enhancing the quality of life for all Hong Kong people.
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Club Steward Anthony W K Chow says the Club is delighted to help upgrade the facilities at SAHK LOHAS Garden to provide better environment to the disabled.
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Club Steward Anthony W K Chow (2nd left) joins Secretary for Labour and Welfare Matthew Cheung (2nd right), SAHK Chairman Professor Leung Nai Kong (1st right), and Chief Executive Officer Fong Cheung Fat (1st left) to officiate at the SAHK LOHAS Garden opening ceremony.
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Club Steward Anthony W K Chow (9th left) pictured with Secretary for Labour and Welfare Matthew Cheung (10th right), the Cluba£į?s Executive Director, Charities, Douglas So (8th left), SAHK Chairman Professor Leung Nai Kong (9th right), Chief Executive Officer Fong Cheung Fat (7th left) and other guests.
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Club Steward Anthony W K Chow (3rd left) joins Secretary for Labour and Welfare Matthew Cheung (3rd right), SAHK Chairman Professor Leung Nai Kong (2nd right), Adult Service Management Committee Chairman Chu Koh Ann (2nd left), SAHK LOHAS Garden Supervisor Professor Tse Tsun Him (1st right) and Chief Executive Officer Fong Cheung Fat (1st left) to officiate at the SAHK Jockey Club Garden opening ceremony.
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Guests tour the Centre.
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