New Life E-Newsletter March 2024
Joint Launch Ceremony Cum Open Week Of "Connecting Hearts” Integrated Community Centres For Mental Wellness Successfully Held
On 2 March, a joint launch ceremony cum open week of Integrated Community Centres for Mental Wellness (ICCMWs) was successfully held by Hong Kong SAR Government's Labour and Welfare Bureau and Social Welfare Department, Connecting Hearts, as well as 11 NGOs that operate these community centres, including New Life. Mr Chris Sun, JP, Secretary for Labour and Welfare, was the guest of honour at the event.
The ceremony was attended by over 500 guests and participants, including members from the Executive Council, the Legislative Council, and the District Council; officials from the Social Welfare Department, the Hong Kong Housing Authority, and the Home Affairs Department; representatives from the Hong Kong Housing Authority and other public organisations. Other participants included representatives and staff from NGOs that operate ICCMWs, social welfare organisations, private institutions, and schools.
At the event, booths were set up by ICCMWs' operating organisations to provide participants with more information about the services offered at the centres.
The 24 ICCMWs across different districts held a joint open week from 5 to 18 March, with various activities organised to showcase the services offered and raise public awareness about mental health.
New Life operates seven ICCMWs across different districts in Hong Kong, including Islands District, Yau Tsim Mong, Sham Shui Po, Kwai Tsing, Sha Tin, Yuen Long, and Tuen Mun.
Throughout the open week, our ICCMWs hosted various activities, including workshops, booths, guided tours, sharing sessions, and performances. These events aimed to help the public better understand the community mental wellness support services provided by the centre. Members of the public are encouraged to seek assistance from the centre, thus promoting a mental health-friendly city.
Artworks By People In Recovery Showcased At "Unleashing Creativity in Sham Shui Po"
New Life joined hands with the Hong Kong Design Centre to hold an "Unleashing Creativity in Sham Shui Po" exhibition to showcase the gift330 artworks and the soft clay works created by Autistic Artist Lo Yip-nang.
Complementary workshops on floral art, soft clay arts, and aromatherapy stones were conducted for participants to encourage them to leverage arts as a resource to relieve their stress.
Sale Of New Life Products At Tailgate Market
New Life partnered with Toyota Hong Kong to host a "Tailgate Market” at Kai Tak’s Airside Mall. New Life’s organic healthy products, as well as craft items made by people in recovery, including organic bean products, lemongrass tea, and organic snacks, were available for sale at the market. The event aimed to raise awareness of New Life’s services among the community and participants, while also sharing mental health tips. New Life is committed to promoting holistic well-being through various occasions.
New Life Recognised As "Wellness & Recovery Center Of Excellence”
New Life’s ongoing commitment to raising public awareness of body, mind and spirit well-being, was recognised by the Copeland Centre for Wellness and Recovery with its "Wellness & Recovery Center Of Excellence” certificate. This recognition signifies New Life’s long-term dedication to promoting holistic well-being.
New Life will continue to work with different institutions to advocate the importance of maintaining mental health and fostering a positive mindset in the community.
Latest Updates from New Life:
drinks330 Promotion Event At HKUST Mental Health Day
drinks330 was invited by the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) to join the university’s Mental Health Day. drinks330’s soy milk and herbal tea were supplied to participants. Our staff also promoted the "dayday330 Well-being & Sports Carnival @ Cyberport” event, and encouraged more people to acquire more information about achieving holistic wellbeing by joining New Life’s
Kwai Shing Sheltered Workshop: ECF Food Sharing Project X CUHK Social Work Students
Over a dozen students majoring in social work from CUHK visited the Kwai Shing Sheltered Workshop and participated in food distribution. Students were able to acquire first-hand experience in providing community-aid, and insights on the needs of the underprivileged and the challenges faced by community social services. New Life hopes this experience will further encourage them to be more involved in community volunteering, hence contributing to a more harmonious and sustainable society.
Final Call For "dayday330 Well-being & Sports Carnival @ Cyberport”
On 30 March, New Life will organise the "dayday330 Well-being & Sports Carnival @ Cyberport”. This carnival combines sports, creativity, and holistic well-being, encouraging everyone to be mindful of their physical and mental states through sports activities, and to foster their body, mind and spirit well-being.
Event attractions:
- Over 20 activities that integrate sports with elements of mental health, including games, workshops, seminars, performances and an Easter egg design competition.
- Free shuttle buses are available.
- A chance to win prizes, trophies, and certificates.
Register now:https://www.330day2024.hk
Activities available at "dayday330 Well-being & Sports Carnival @ Cyberport”
A limited spots are still available, register now!
Register now:https://www.330day2024.hk
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