As society increasingly recognizes the challenges faced by carers, the social welfare sector has expanded its services in recent years to provide diverse support. Most of these services aim to offer respite, alleviate feelings of isolation, and reduce stress for carers. However, statistics show that the vast majority of carers are women, highlighting a clear gendered division of labor. This raises the question of whether existing carer services have truly addressed the core issues at hand.
To explore this further, the Hong Kong Federation of Women's Centres and Saint Francis University are co-organizing a "Sharing on Carer Services with Gender Perspective". The event will present insights from the "CARE- Carer Mental Health Support Hotline Service", fostering industry discussions on "non-professional" service support for carers. It will also examine the potential and challenges of incorporating a gender perspective in carer support. The session aims to enhance collaboration within the social welfare sector and build a stronger, gender-sensitive support network for carers.
Guest Speakers:
- Dr. Fok Yuen-hung & Dr. Fung Ka-yee (Saint Francis University)
- Mr. Alan Chan & Ms. Susan Wong (Registered Social Workers, Jockey Club Tai Wo Centre, HKFWC)
- Volunteers and carers from the "CARE- Carer Mental Health Support Hotline Service"
Event Details:
Date: March 10 (Monday)
Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Venue: Room 103, 1/F, Duke of Windsor Social Service Building, 15 Hennessy Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
Free Admission
Register here: https://forms.gle/8AXrPsJZREN4QpwF6