New Life E-Newsletter June 2025
New Life Chairman Awarded Honorary Doctorate
Professor Fanny CHEUNG Mui-ching, SBS, OBE, JP, New Life’s President, was conferred the Honorary Degree of Doctor of Social Science by Hang Seng University of Hong Kong. Joining Professor Fanny CHEUNG for celebration at the ceremony were Professor Annie TAM Kam-lan, GBS, JP (third from right), Chairperson of the Executive Committee, Mr. Thomas CHU Sai-ming (second from right), CEO, Ms. Cindy YIU Yan-yee (second from left), Head of Professional Service (Community Services), Ms. CHAN Tsz-shan (first from right), Head of Professional Services (Residential Services), and Ms. Chris WONG Kar-hing (first from left), Head of Professional Services, (Vocational Rehabilitation, Employment Services and Autism Spectrum Disorder Services).
Being an advocate for public education as a catalyst for cultural transformation, Professor Fanny CHEUNG has dedicated to establishing platforms for research-based discussions among citizens, government, professionals and the social welfare sector. Having witnessed Hong Kong's golden era, Professor Fanny CHEUNG firmly believes that serving others represents her highest purpose. The honorary doctorate recognises her distinguished achievement in psychology, her significant contribution to the society, as well as her lifetime commitment to public services.
HKIAPS "35th Anniversary Celebration Public Policy Forum Series”
On 30 May, Professor Annie TAM Kam-lan, GBS, JP (front row, fourth from right), Chairperson of the Executive Committee of New Life and Mr. Thomas CHU Sai-ming (back row, third from right), CEO, joined the "35th Anniversary Celebration Public Policy Forum Series”, organised by the Hong Kong Institute of Asia-Pacific Studies at The Chinese University of Hong Kong. The forum attracted over 50 attendees including policymakers, academics and community members, as well as 100+ online participants via live stream.
Professor Annie TAM (second from right) moderated a panel session, featuring Professor LAU Siu-kai (centre), Emeritus Professor of Department of Sociology at CUHK, Professor Anthony CHEUNG Bing-leung (third from right), Chair Professor and Advisor (Public Administration) of Department of Social Sciences and Policy Studies at The Education University of Hong Kong, and Mr. CHEUNG Chi-kong (first from left), Executive Director of the One Country Two Systems Research Institute. The discussion provided a multidisciplinary platform for policy exchange between government, academics and the public, enhanced understanding of "One Country, Two Systems" and its governance opportunities, and broadened policy perspectives for younger generations.
The Fifth Anniversary Of The Promulgation And Implementation Of The Hong Kong National Security Law Thematic Exhibition
Marking the fifth anniversary of the promulgation and implementation of the Hong Kong National Security Law, the Labour and Welfare Bureau, the Social Welfare Department, and the Connecting Hearts led senior management representatives from 179 NGOs operating subsidised welfare services on a visit to a thematic exhibition, which featured a "time tunnel” installation, with the Chinese slogan "not to forget, but yet to finish”.
Government officials joining the visit with Professor Annie TAM Kam-lan, GBS, JP (first from right), Chairperson of the Executive Committee of New Life and Vice Chairperson of the Connecting Hearts were: Mr. Chris SUN Yuk-han, JP (third from left), Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Ms. Alice LAU Yim, JP (third from right), Permanent Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr. Edward TO Wing-hang, JP (second from left), Director of Social Welfare, Ms. Maggie LEUNG Yee-lee - Deputy Director of Social Welfare (Services) and Ms. Nancy KWAN Shuk-yee, Deputy Director of Social Welfare (Administration).
Shown in the photo on the right, Mr. Thomas CHU Sai-ming (right), CEO of New Life, was also present to visit the exhibition, joining fellow professionals from other organisations in reflecting on Hong Kong's journey to advancing from stability to prosperity.
'The Dumpling Queen' Movie Screening
New Life took part in the movie screening of "The Dumpling Queen", organised by the Connecting Hearts and the Connecting Hearts Academy. The event attracted over 250 attendees, including service users and their family members from various social welfare organisations, who gathered at Broadway PREMIERE ELEMENTS cinema to enjoy the movie.
In his opening remarks, the Guest of Honour, Mr. Chris SUN Yuk-han, JP, Secretary for Labour and Welfare, shared his personal connection with dumplings and praised the movie's inspirational message.
Professor Annie TAM Kam-lan, GBS, JP, Chairperson of the Executive Committee of New Life and Vice Chairperson of the Connecting Hearts, attended the event alongside New Life’s CEO Mr. Thomas CHU Sai-ming. Professor Annie TAM reaffirmed the organisation's commitment to organising more community activities aimed at enhancing public wellbeing.
Jockey Club End-of-Life Community Care Project: Unison Launches
With generous funding from The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, the five-year Jockey Club End-of-Life Community Care Project: Unison" has officially commenced. The launch ceremony was successfully held on 16 June. As a key partner, New Life will deliver specialised palliative and end-of-life care for persons with disabilities (including physical/intellectual impairments) and persons in recovery, enhancing the quality of life for both service users and their caregivers.
On top of its core services, the programme will also conduct community workshops on death literacy, awareness campaigns to demystify palliative care as well as other initiatives highlighting end-of-life care needs of people with disabilities.
New Life Awarded Gold At 2025 Privacy-Friendly Awards
New Life is proud to announce that it has been honoured with the Gold Award at the 2025 Privacy-Friendly Awards, organised by the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data.
This year's awards, themed "Safeguarding Data Security: Marching towards a New Digital Era", recognises organisations with outstanding commitment to protecting personal data protection. The campaign also aims to promote excellence in implementing privacy best practices and uplift organisations’ awareness of maintaining good data governance.
New Life remains dedicated to the highest standards of data governance and continuously improving our data security protocols.
New Life Honoured At 2024-25 Digital Accessibility Awards
New Life has been recognised with two accolades at the 2025 Digital Accessibility Recognition Scheme awards ceremony, organised by the Hong Kong Internet Registration Corporation Limited, and co-organised by the Digital Policy Office, and Independently advised by the Equal Opportunities Commission
We received the Gold Award in the website category and the Age-Friendly Recognition Award. Going forward, New Life will remain dedicated to fostering digital accessibility across our services and building a digitally inclusive society through collaborative efforts.
Siu Lam Long Stay Care Home × Meiriki Japan Joint Volunteer Activity
On 12 June, the volunteer event with participants from Meiriki Japan at the Siu Lam Long Stay Care Home was concluded successfully. The event, themed "Active Living", featured a series of soft food experience activities, including the preparation of soft meals, mindful eating exercises, and a guided tour of the facility. These immersive experiences helped volunteers better understand the daily needs of persons in recovery, fostering meaningful business-social inclusion.
The event was attended by Mr. Thomas CHU Sai-ming (second from left), CEO of New Life, Ms. Chan Tsz-shan (first from left), Head of Professional Services (Residential Services) and Ms. Ophelia LIN (first from right), Managing Director of Meiriki Japan.
We appreciate Meiriki Japan for its support and look forward to establishing partnerships with more companies and organisations to introduce New Life's services through volunteer initiatives.
drinks330 In SOGO Supermarket Exhibition Sale
In celebration of SOGO Department Store’s 40th anniversary, drinks330 was once again invited to take part in its supermarket exhibition sale. Customers had the opportunity to taste our signature O’Bean soy milk, gaining insight into our social enterprise products and holistic wellbeing services.
We thank SOGO for generously donating 10% of the promotional period’s proceeds to support our wellbeing initiatives.
Mother’s Day Charity Sale
Various vocational rehabilitation service units under New Life were invited by Hyatt Regency Tsim Sha Tsui to participate in its Mother’s Day Charity Sale initiative.
During the event, our service users showcased and promoted a range of handcrafted products, health food, and eco-friendly home care items made by persons in recovery. This meaningful engagement raised awareness of mental health in the community through promoting our social enterprise brands and their mission-driven products.
New Life Farm At ‘Love Green Love Tung Chung’ Event
New Life Farm joined the " Love Green Love Tung Chung" event, sponsored by MTR Corporation and co-organised by multiple community partners, setting up a booth at the "Green Market" to distribute organic potted plants as gifts to visitors, introduce the organic farming methods and benefits to the public and promote home gardening as an eco-conscious practice. Through hands-on experiences, we encouraged participants to share the joys of urban cultivation and enhance their holistic wellbeing.
Local Organic Watermelon Festival 2025
New Life Farm has joined the Local Organic Watermelon Festival 2025, organised by the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department at the atrium of Maritime Square (Phase 1).
At the event, our staff showcased the premium local organic produce, including organic watermelons, organic eggplants, sweet potatoes and pumpkins. The participation aimed to promote awareness of mental wellbeing alongside sustainable agriculture.
ECF Project Concludes Successfully
Since 2015, Kwai Shing Workshop has implemented the ECF Food Sharing Project, supported by the Environment and Conservation Fund, recycling surplus food to provide assistance to low-income individuals, elderly and people with disabilities. Over its decade-long operation, the project has recovered over 900 tonnes of surplus food, and benefitted nearly 300,000 people. In 2021, the project developed an extended service: Community Fridges to enhance its operation flexibility.
Once again we extend our gratitude to our partners for their invaluable support, including volunteers from Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation, My Care Healthcare Ltd., Business Lady Association and Vocational Training Council. These organisations not only participated in volunteer activities at our workshop, but also generously donated food for distribution to project members, spreading warmth throughout the community.
On 31 May 2025, the project has concluded with substantial outcomes. We sincerely appreciate all supporting organisations and look forward to future collaborations to continue serving our community together.
The upcoming event
【Register Now】Become a Volunteer in 2025-26 Territory-Wide Flag Day
New Life has always been committed to care, innovation, continuous pursuit of excellence, and upholding professionalism. The Association strives to develop and provide community mental health services that are "people-centred", "recovery-oriented" and "evidence-based".
Approved by the Social Welfare Department, New Life’s Flag Day will take place on 10 January, 2026 (Saturday). Funds raised will support New Life’s innovative, self-financed services for social inclusion, support for persons in mental recovery, as well as mental health and holistic well-being advocacy.
Businesses and organisations interested in participating in New Life's 2025-26 Territory-wide Flag Day are now invited to register here.
Registration form: https://forms.office.com/r/dPM4EW5VSV
See you on the Flag Day!
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(corporate-affairs@nlpra.org.hk / 2332 4343)。