HKSWA Chapter on Ethnically Diverse Social Work

HKSWA Chapter on Ethnically Diverse Social Work Chapter on Ethnically Diverse Social Work officially launched under HKSWA on 25, Feb 2022.

Formed by a group of Ethnically Diverse Social Workers in October, 2020 Chapter on Ethnically Diverse Social Work officially launched under HKSWA on 25, Feb 2022. Chapter's Objectives:
- To enhance the professional development for Ethnically Diverse Social Workers.
- To raise the public’s concerns and awareness on the needs of the ethnically diverse population in Hong Kong.
- To empower the Ethnically Diverse communities by addressing the barriers to equal opportunities.
- To provide information and resources required to thrive in the community.
- To reduce the usage of the term Ethnic Minority

We need consensus to replace the *EM* naming — it only takes 3 rounds of 1.5 mins voting to state your position! Please ...
16/09/2026

We need consensus to replace the *EM* naming — it only takes 3 rounds of 1.5 mins voting to state your position! Please participate and share widely!
我們需要共識取代EM命名，只需3次分半鐘表態！請參與並廣傳!
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/m32yX8UXBT

19/08/2026

📣 *Announcement* 📣

Connecting Passion with Purpose: The Ethnically Diverse Social Work Student Gathering🤝✨

To all *current and incoming Ethnically Diverse Social Work students* (September 2026 intake)—this is for you!

The presence of ethnically diverse professionals in Hong Kong’s social welfare sector is growing, and we couldn't be prouder. We know the path isn't always easy, but your passion is vital to our community. We want to celebrate you and accelerate your success.

Join us for an interactive afternoon of networking, community building, and insider insights.
*When:* 30 August 2026 (Sunday)
*Where:* Diversity Hub
*Time:* 2pm to 5pm

Vibe - interactive, insightful and a chance to get the real scoop of working in Hong Kong’s social welfare sector✨

📲 Register via the form (https://forms.gle/ba6BrCMYMjKV8Fzv5) to secure your spot today!

*Deadline to register: 21 August 2026*, please DM if you have any questions or contact the email on the poster.

We look forward to welcoming you 🌸

🎓 *Educational Milestone (EM) Scholarship at SFU*🌟Are you an ethnic minority student interesting in the field of social ...
25/06/2026

🎓 *Educational Milestone (EM) Scholarship at SFU*🌟
Are you an ethnic minority student interesting in the field of social work? The EM Scholarship, proudly sponsored by the Lee Hysan Foundation, is here to support YOUR journey to success! 💼📚
🧡 *What’s Included?*
✅ *Full Tuition Fee Coverage*
✅ *Subsistence Allowance*
🌟 *Why Apply?*
This scholarship is designed to award ethnic diversity students who are / have:
i) successfully admitted to any social work programmes at SFU
ii) demonstrated determination to become a committed social worker for
serving related fields after graduation 💪✨
📅 *Application Deadline:* 3 August 2026
📩 *How to Apply:*
Send your completed application form with the supporting documents to the *School of Social Sciences* via email ([email protected]).
🔗 *Scan the QR Code* for more details or visit our website to learn more!
https://www.sfu.edu.hk/en/schools-and-offices/schools-and-departments/felizberta-lo-padilla-tong-school-of-social-sciences/programmes-offered/index.html
👩‍🎓👨‍🎓 Apply now and take the first step toward creating a brighter future for yourself and your community. 🌍

🙌 Invitation to Participate in a Research Study 🙌 💰💰💰 Chance to receive up to HKD 100 ParknShop e-voucher! (limited vouc...
17/06/2026

🙌 Invitation to Participate in a Research Study 🙌

💰💰💰 Chance to receive up to HKD 100 ParknShop e-voucher! (limited vouchers available on a first-come, first-served basis) 💰💰💰

Start the survey here 🔗: https://bit.ly/hkmhs

Who can participate?
* South Asian or local Hong Kong Chinese individuals, and
* Those who have experience using alcohol🍺, tobacco🚬, or drugs💊, or know someone who does.

What to expect?
* A quick 1-2 minute eligibility questionnaire.
* If eligible, you will proceed directly to a 10-minute formal survey.
* Upon completion of formal survey, you can securely provide your contact details on a separate page to arrange your voucher via WhatsApp or email.

⚠️ This study is fully anonymized. No names or contact details will appear in any of our reports.

Enquiries:
Mr. Haoming Zhang (📞 4712 0597 | 📧 [email protected])
Miss Danyun Xiao (📞 4717 7459 | 📧 [email protected])

The Felizberta Lo Padilla Tong School of Social Sciences warmly invites you to join our sharing session:*Revisiting Soci...
13/05/2026

The Felizberta Lo Padilla Tong School of Social Sciences warmly invites you to join our sharing session:
*Revisiting Social Work Practice: How Master’s-level Education in Social Work Equips Future Practitioners*

If you are:
• Passionate about helping others
• Exploring whether social work is the right career path for you
• Considering a Master’s programme in social work
Come join us for an engaging session with Professor Tsui Ming-sum, who will share insights on how postgraduate education nurtures thoughtful, capable, and compassionate social work practitioners.

Details:
📅 Date: 18 May 2026 (Monday)
🕒 Time: 2:30 – 4:00 pm
📍 Venue: CBCC Rm301, 18 Chui Ling Lane, TKO
🔗 Register here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/vN2gD47RBZ

*Certificate Course on Ethnically Diverse Social Work*🫱🏻‍🫲🏿 Build cultural competence for contemporary social work setti...
28/04/2026

*Certificate Course on Ethnically Diverse Social Work*
🫱🏻‍🫲🏿 Build cultural competence for contemporary social work settings
🫱🏻‍🫲🏿 Strengthen the capacity of both ethnically diverse and Chinese social workers to serve effectively in local and multicultural contexts
🫱🏻‍🫲🏿Address shared challenges in serving multicultural communities

Enroll NOW📣
https://forms.gle/CgigTH5XA9trFRET8

🗓 Date: May - Dec, 2026
📍Venue: HKSWA Jordan Centre
(9/F Breakthrough Centre, 191 Woosung Street, Jordan, Kowloon, Hong Kong)
💲FREE💲
CPD points: 3 per module

📣 *MTR “EmpowerZ” Youth Placement Pilot Programme for Diverse Talents – Now Accepting Applications* 🌠👤*Recruitment Targe...
16/04/2026

📣 *MTR “EmpowerZ” Youth Placement Pilot Programme for Diverse Talents – Now Accepting Applications* 🌠

👤*Recruitment Target*:
• People from ethnically diverse backgrounds (especially non-Chinese), or
• People with disabilities (including special education needs), and
• Have a degree / associate degree, and
• Have no more than 3 years’ work experience

📅 *Employment Period*: August 2026 to August 2027

🌻 *Programme Features*:
• A one-year full-time work opportunity to enhance your professional competence
• An inclusive and supportive work environment to empower you to unleash your potential

🔎 *Job Categories*: IT, Innovation or Data Analytics / Finance / Customer Service / Administrative Support

⏰ *Application Deadline*: 29 April 2026 23:59

📄 For More Details: https://www.mtr.com.hk/en/customer/community/empowerz.html

🌐 Link to Apply: https://careers.mtr.com.hk/careersection/mtr_external/jobdetail.ftl?job=260000AQ&lang=en

📣 *港鐵「EmpowerZ」多元人才 · 青年就業先導計劃 － 現正接受申請* 🌠

👤*招募對象*：
• 來自多元族裔的人士（尤其是非華裔）或
• 殘疾人士（包括特殊學習需要人士）及
• 持有學士學位/副學士學位及
• 工作經驗不超過3年

📅 *就業期*：2026年8月至2027年8月

🌻*計劃特點*：
• 爲期1年的全職工作機會，讓你培養職場技能
• 共融互助的工作環境，讓你發揮個人潛能

🔎 *職位類別*：資訊科技 、 創新或數據分析／財務／客戶服務／行政支援

⏰*申請截止日期*：2026年4月29日 23:59

📄 更多詳情：https://www.mtr.com.hk/ch/customer/community/empowerz.html

🌐 申請連結：https://careers.mtr.com.hk/careersection/mtr_external/jobdetail.ftl?job=260000AQ&lang=zh_TW

Want to do something cool with a friend? 🎯Join Career Crew – a new project by Caritas Caine Road x HKU!Here's what you g...
31/03/2026

Want to do something cool with a friend? 🎯

Join Career Crew – a new project by Caritas Caine Road x HKU!

Here's what you get:
📖 Pick your dream careers (interior design, game design, social entrepreneurship, eco-tourism, content creation & more!)
🎨 Create a display that'll be shown in a real library for 2 weeks
🤝 Network with HKU students
🚀 Get exposure to exciting careers you've never heard of

Open to: Ethnically Diverse teens ages 14–18
Only 8-12 spots – first come, first served!

Sign up here 👇
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeUfD9ak_pfwt6jB3hJH9fE8vQmk5LeOtUEqUxcCodrA3_E2Q/viewform?usp=dialog

24 hours Ethnic minority language mental health support hotline- Hindi: 24 घंटे अल्पसंख्यक भाषा मानसिक स्वास्थ्य सहायता ...
19/03/2026

24 hours Ethnic minority language mental health support hotline

- Hindi: 24 घंटे अल्पसंख्यक भाषा मानसिक स्वास्थ्य सहायता हॉटलाइन
(24 ghante alpsankhyak bhasha maansik svaasthy sahaayata hotline)

- Urdu: 24 گھنٹے نسلی اقلیت زبان نفسیاتی صحت معاون ہاٹ لائن
(24 ghante nasli aqalliyat zuban nafsiati sehat muawin hotline)

- Punjabi: 24 ਘੰਟੇ ਨਸਲੀ ਘੱਟਾਂ ਵੱਲੋਂ ਭਾਸ਼ਾ ਵਿੱਚ ਮਾਨਸਿਕ ਸਿਹਤ ਸਹਾਇਤਾ ਹਾਟਲਾਈਨ
(24 ghante nasli ghattān valloṅ bhāshā vich mānsik sihat sahāitā hotline)

Call 18111

The 18111 Mental Health Support Hotline now supports 12 languages. In addition to the original Cantonese, Mandarin, and English, the Hotline has expanded to support nine ethnic minority languages, namely Hindi, Nepali, Urdu, Punjabi, Bahasa Indonesia, Tagalog, Vietnamese, Bengali, and Thai. This enhancement improves service accessibility, enabling people using different languages to receive the support they need.

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