Shek Kip Mei Estate today (30 November) welcomed the reopening of the Neighbourhood Advice-Action Council (NAAC) Shamshuipo District Community Centre, following refurbishment funded by the Jockey Club Elderly Facilities Modernisation Scheme. The opening ceremony was attended by the Club’s Executive Director, Charities, Douglas So, Director of Social Welfare Carol Yip and NAAC Chairman Yip Tak-on.
Mr So said that Shamshuipo District Community Centre as one of the centres to benefit under the Jockey Club Elderly Facilities Modernisation Scheme, it provided not only a more spacious and comfortable environment, but also improved medical equipment and a gymnasium. Funding also covered computers with WiFi to enable the elderly to expand their social network with the use of the new technology. He also said that the assistance from the Labour and Welfare Bureau and Social Welfare Department ensured the successful implementation of the Jockey Club Elderly Facilities Modernisation Scheme.
The Scheme utilises a supplementary HK$110 million fund to provide specialised equipment in elderly centres that are being upgraded under the government’s “Improvement Programme of Elderly Centres”, funded by HK$900 million from the Lotteries Fund. Under the Scheme, facilities in around 250 public elderly centres in Hong Kong will be upgraded in phases through to 2018. Ultimately, the upgrading will directly benefit some 200,000 users of the elderly centres, enabling them to engage more fully in community life.
Promoting positive ageing and fostering a positive community attitude towards senior citizens has always been one of the priority funding areas for the Club’s Charities Trust. Major examples include the CADENZA project that pioneers new approaches to elderly care by changing the mindset of the general public towards senior citizens through training and public education programmes; CADENZA Symposium for overseas and local experts to exchange new insights in the understanding of ageing issues; and the establishment of the Jockey Club CADENZA Hub in Tai Po, a one-stop integrated health and social care centre to help the elderly enjoy a happier and more independent life in the community.
In addition, the Jockey Club Charles Kao Brain Health Services provides outreach support for seniors across all 18 districts through preliminary checks on memory problems; and the Jockey Club Centre for Positive Ageing in Sha Tin offers care and support to dementia patients and their families.
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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The Cluba£į?s Executive Director, Charities, Douglas So says the assistance from the Labour and Welfare Bureau and Social Welfare Department ensured the successful implementation of the Jockey Club Elderly Facilities Modernisation Scheme.
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The Cluba£į?s Executive Director, Charities, Douglas So (3rd left) joins Director of Social Welfare Carol Yip (3rd right), Chairman of Shamshuipo District Council Jimmy Kwok (2nd right), NAAC President Yip Tak-on (2nd left), Chairman Dr Tsang Fan-kwong (1st right) and Executive Director Tung Chi-fat (1st left) to officiate at the opening ceremony.
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The Cluba£į?s Executive Director, Charities, Douglas So (right) receives a souvenir from NAAC President Yip Tak-on (left).
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Guests tour the centre.
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