Our Courses

【Carer Online Discussion Forum 】Carers for Elderly Persons Series：From Eating to Feeding — Comprehensive Support Techniques for Dysphagia   Care food and soft meal products are becoming increasingly diverse and widespread. For caregivers, it is essential not only to have a correct understanding of swallowing difficulties but also to familiarize themselves with the standards and usage of related products.   This online discussion platform will feature guest speakers from speech therapists and the representatives of the Care Food Working Group of The Hong Kong Council of Social Service. The session will be highly informative, covering topics such as the causes and symptoms of Dysphagia, relief solutions, and practical tips for enjoying care food both at home and while dining out. Caregivers should not miss this opportunity!   Registration link: https://forms.office.com/r/tDEGNfP0Gi   Event Information:Date: September 12, 2025 (Tuesday)Time: 3:00pm-4:30pmSpeaker: Speech Therapist The representatives of the Care Food Working Group of The Hong Kong Council of Social Service Format: Conducted online via Zoom (live streaming link will be sent two days before the event)Target Audience: PublicFee: Free of charge   Please feel free to contact us by 3188 1633 if you have any inquiries.

【Carer Online Discussion Forum：Complete Guide to Chronic Fatigue — From Body Constitution to Daily Care】   Although the funding support from the Hongkong Bank Foundation through The Community Chest has come to an end, #CARECollege will continue to regularly host online discussion platforms on various caregiving topics, providing diverse content and information for everyone.   This online discussion platform is supported by the #CAREREPS Platform and registered Chinese medicine practitioner Mr. Lam Din Hung, from YIN-YANG Chinese Medical Centre will be our guest speaker and explain chronic fatigue syndrome, the relationship between caregivers and chronic fatigue, as well as common body constitution analysis.   Registration Link: https://forms.office.com/r/3xK0Hmttp0   Event Information:Date: August 29, 2025 (Friday)Time: 3:00pm-4:30pmSpeaker: Registered Chinese medicine practitionerFormat: Conducted online via Zoom (live streaming link will be sent two days before the event)Target Audience: PublicFee: Free of charge Please feel free to contact us by 3188 1633 if you have any inquiries.

  【Carer Online Discussion Forum：ADHD Minds Matter】   Whether you are a parent or caregiver of a child with ADHD, or a frontline worker, do you yearn to find more effective ways to support children facing challenges in attention, emotions, and social interactions?   This online discussion forum, led by professional occupational therapists, will provide you with practical strategies to help children improve their learning and social skills, while enhancing the quality of family life!   Registration Link: https://forms.office.com/r/cz4Wa7Vc04   Event Details: Understanding ADHD Communication skills with children with ADHD Cultivating emotional management and social skills in children with ADHD Relevant community resources   Event Information:Date: May 28, 2025 (Wednesday)Time: 7:00pm-8:30pmSpeaker: Occupational TherapistFormat: Conducted online via Zoom (live streaming link will be sent two days before the event)Target Audience: PublicFee: Free of charge Please feel free to contact us by 3188 1633 if you have any inquiries.

  【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.