Our Courses

【Carer Online Discussion Forum】Support for People with psychological distress & CarersThere are more and more discussions related to the mental health situation in Hong Kong. To increase carers & public's knowledge of mental diseases, as well as ways to seek help & related social resources, we have invited psychiatrist and social worker to be our speaker.   Details of the event： Date：7th July, 2023 (Friday)Time：7:30pm to 9:30pmSpeaker：Psychiatrist and social workerTarget audience：Carers of persons in mental recovery & publicThe event will be conducted in Zoom   Link for enrollment：https://forms.office.com/r/aPFwgppJ75   Please feel free to contact us by 3188 1633 if you have any inquiries.  

  【Carer Online Discussion Forum】How to Borrow Gerontechnology Products   With the Advancement of the technology, there are more diversified choice of Gerontechnology Products in the Community. However, Carers may hard to find the products which are suitable for their needs.   To help Carers understand their needs on the Gerontech products, Jockey Club “age at home” Gerontech Education and Rental Service provide support on assessment, support, assembly, cleaning & warranty, provide a worry-free experience on using Gerontechnology Products.   Details of the event： Date：24th May, 2023 (Wednesday)Time：3pm to 5pmSpeaker：Jockey Club “age at home” Gerontech Education and Rental Service & Occupational TherapistTarget audience：PublicThe event will be conducted in Zoom   Link for enrollment：https://forms.office.com/r/aPFwgppJ75

Carers will face a lot of rise & fall in their caring journey. Carers can enhance their self-understanding & their power on caring with these experience. Some Carers may even share their caring stories and interact with others, to enrich their caring life by being a Carer Peer.   Course Content： Module 1：Programme's objective (3rd March, 2023)-Carers' Role & needs, Concept of Peer Support Module 2：Understanding Yourself & Others (10th & 17th March, 2023) -Personal development & Team Building ActivitiesModule 3：Community Resources (24th March, 2023)-Carer peer ambassadors' sharing on social resources and supporting services   Course Information： Time：7pm - 5pm Venue： Unit 401-404, 4/F, Rightful Centre, 11-12 Tak Hing Street, Jordan, Kowloon (Jordan Elderly Centre)   Target Audience：On-the-job carers who are willing to join the Carer Peer Service The tuition fee is free of charge   Our staff will confirm your eligibility once you completed your enrollment.   *Participants can join our Carer Peer Volunteer Service & collaborate on the Carer Promotion Volunteer Service after completing the course

【2023 Carer Online Discussion Forum】Pressure-relieving devices X physical restraint items   Carers would use different assistance tools to assist them in daily care. Occupational Therapist will introduce the precautions of using pressure-relieving devices & physical restraint items in this online event, aims to help carers use assistance tools smartly.   Event details：   Date：28th, February, 2023 (Tuesday) Time：3pm-5pm Speaker：Occupational Therapist Target Audience：Public Format：Online event via Zoom (Broadcast link will be sent via email two days before the event) Fee：Free   Registration link：https://forms.office.com/r/DhAVGaCbTu   Please feel free to contact us by 3188 1633 if you have any inquiries.