Our Courses

  【Carer Practitioner Training – Certificate Course in Professional Support and Care Planning】    The Community Support and Care Services for the Elderly of Baptist Oi Kwan Social Service has collaborated with Sau Po Centre on Ageing of The University of Hong Kong to develop a 5-step programme for carer support services, of producing a professional reference guide based to the needs of carers and the working environment of the practitioners. We hope to help practitioners identify the needs of carers and enhance their communication skills with carers. We will explain how service practitioners can work with carers to make future care plans and create a solid foundation for carers' future care arrangements in detail during the course.     Link for enrollment: https://forms.office.com/r/k6FdJaH9XX    (Our staff will contact you to confirm your eligibility after registration)    Details of Course:   Date: 30 April, 7, 12 and 19 May 2025 (Monday and Wednesday)  Time: 9:30a.m – 5: 00p.m  Target Audience: Social worker, nurse or co-worker of serving Carers  Tuition Fee: $500/person  Location: Room 805, Hong Kong Scout Centennial Building, 23 Yat Shin Street, Wan Chai  Payment method (choose one of the two):  Send a crossed cheque of $500 to Unit A, 1/F, Man Shing Court, 168 Lai Chi Kok Road, Kowloon, payable to: 浸信會愛羣社會服務處/ Baptist Oi Kwan Social Service (Please specify on the envelope Attn: CARE College) Via FPS payment or bank deposit to HSBC S/A 808-849269-292 Baptist Oi Kwan Social Service (please WhatsApp the payment proof to 9549 9705 for record after deposit).   If you have any inquiries, please do not hesitate to contact 3188 1633 for further information. 

  We express our gratitude to the Hong Kong Community Chest and HSBC Charitable Foundation for their generous support over the past five years. CARE Academy will hold a special event at the end of April to thank all caregivers, caregiver service personnel, and community members for their support.   Event Highlights   CARE College Program Effectiveness SharingLearn how our programs have impacted caregivers and their communities. Caregiver Human LibraryDiscover the stories of caregivers and experience their highs and lows. Booth GamesParticipate in interactive games to enhance your understanding of caregiver work. Tree of Life WorkshopJoin the display of Tree of Life artworks created by caregivers, and listen to their stories.   Event Purpose Through this exhibition, we aim to raise awareness of the efforts and resilience of caregivers and to pay tribute to those who contribute silently in our community. Everyone has the potential to become a caregiver; let us together experience this growth and strength.   Enrollment Link for Human Library & Life Tree：https://forms.office.com/r/aKfiSfbU6J   Date and Location Date: April 25 and 26, 2025 (Friday and Saturday) Time: 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM Location: M7, G/F and 2/F, 7 Mau Lo Street, Wan Chai Target Audience: Caregivers and the general public Venue Sponsorship: Urban Renewal Authority, 7 Mau Lo Street Inquiries: 3188 1633  

【CARE College X Easy Care: The Carer's Forest】   "Every tree's growth needs nourishment from the entire forest," just like the relationship of mutual sharing and support among caregivers.   Every day, you must dedicate yourself wholeheartedly to caring for your loved ones, without hesitation or fatigue, while also managing the household affairs. Have you thought about setting aside time for yourself?   In this peer support program, apart from getting to know fellow caregivers and recognizing your own needs, there will also be peer mentors guiding everyone to create a life tree that is unique to "you." Together, we will review caregiving experiences, discover personal strengths, explore resources and goals, redefine your life story. Gradually, each caregiver's life tree will come together to form a lush forest.   Registration Link:https://forms.office.com/r/XekLPiRF5H   Course Content: Peer support concept and self-care Caregiver stress and self-care Narrative therapy and life tree Community resources, personal strengths, connecting with fellow caregivers   Course details:  Date: 25, 27 March, 1, 3 and 8 April 2025 Time: 1pm - 4pm Target Audience: All carers Address:10/F, Chung Kiu Commercial Building, 47-51 Shantung St, Mong Kok Fee: Free   Please feel free to contact us at 3188 1633 if you have any enquiries.        

【Carer Online Discussion Forum：Satir Model and Caregiver Family】   "Problem is not the problem, coping is." —Virginia Satir   When caregivers need to provide long-term care for family members, whether it is caring for parents or children, day and night, the relationship between both parties often becomes tense. Communication issues arise, and they may not know how to interact with each other. Sometimes, problems even arise in relationships with other non-cohabiting relatives. Where should caregivers start in addressing family relationship issues?   This online discussion platform will be hosted by a clinical psychologist with a Ph.D., and she is also the supervisor in the Satir model. The forum will cover family therapy perspective of the Satir model to understand the emotional journeys of individuals in caregivers' families, the family relationship issues, and the caregivers' internal needs and resources. The discussion will focus on how consistent communication can help caregivers enhance interactions and relationships with those they care for and other family members (such as siblings).   Registration Link: https://forms.office.com/r/XUxcPGfzew   Event details: Date: February 26, 2025 (Wednesday)Time: 7:00 PM to 8:30 PMTarget audience: PublicFee: Free of charge   Please feel free to contact us by 3188 1633 if you have any inquiries.