New Life E-Newsletter Sep 2025
New Life Participates in GBA Symposium on Mental Health Challenges and Opportunities
New Life took part in a GBA Symposium on mental health challenges and opportunities, jointly organised by Tung Wah Group of Hospitals and Guangzhou Qi Chuang Social Work Service Centre. The event was successfully held at the Crowne Plaza Shenzhen Futian, with the opening ceremony officiated by guests-of-honour: Mr. HO Kai-ming, Under Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr. ZHOU He, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Social Affairs of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the HKSAR, Ms. ZHAO Bing from Shenzhen Municipal Committee Social Work Department, Mr. LEE Kwong-yee, Fourth Vice Chairman of Tung Wah Group of Hospitals, and Professor Annie TAM Kam-lan, GBS, JP (second from left), Chairperson of the Executive Committee of New Life and Vice Chairperson of Connecting Hearts.
New Life's Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Thomas CHU Sai-ming (fifth from right in the photo on the left), also participated in the symposium, exchanging views with other mental health service experts, scholars, and practitioners on the comprehensive development of mental health services in the Greater Bay Area.
The symposium featured multiple expert-led workshops on topics such as music, arts, drama, exercise, aromatherapy, and mindfulness, allowing participants to gain first-hand experience of various methods for enhancing mental wellbeing. An interactive exhibition was also set up at the venue, with New Life taking part to help attendees learn about the diverse service developments among mental health service units in the Greater Bay Area.
New Life Attends Dementia Treatment Training Kit Launch Event and Application Workshop
New Life attended an event celebrating the launch of a dementia treatment training kit, held by The Salvation Army at K11 ATELIER CTF Life. Professor Annie TAM Kam-lan, GBS, JP, Chairperson of the Executive Committee of New Life and Vice Chairperson of Connecting Hearts (third from left), joined other guests in officiating the launch ceremony.
The event attracted over 250 enthusiastic participants, both in person and online. This first-of-its-kind training kit in Hong Kong includes 40 activities specifically designed for both group and individual use. It aims to encourage participation amongst elderly individuals with dementia, thereby helping them improve their emotion management, social skills, and communication abilities, and is recognised for its high practical value.
New Life has remained committed to developing community mental health services that are "recovery-oriented", "people-focused" and "evidence-based". As the Association marks its 60th anniversary, New Life will actively strengthen collaborations with other social service organisations, promote cross-sector cooperation, and make optimal use of resources to foster a more caring and inclusive society.
dayday330 Participates in MTR ‘Station Rail Voyage’ Inclusion Day
dayday330 was invited to take part in the MTR "Station Rail Voyage” Inclusion Day, organised by Sprouts Foundation Hong Kong and sponsored by MTR. Through a "Mindful Parenting Workshop”, dayday330 helped parents recognise parental stress and learn to use mindfulness skills to better observe their emotions and physical state.
Twenty-one families with children who have special educational needs participated in the event. New Life’s staff guided attendees through an on-the-spot "Three-Minute Breathing Space” exercise and introduced dayday330’s "330 micro-break”, the [330] Wellbeing Index, and five ways to holistic wellbeing. Parents were reminded that while caring for their children, it is equally important to pay appropriate attention to their own wellbeing and needs.
Hang Seng Bank ‘Mind & Body • Inclusive Journey’ Staff Event
New Life's occupational rehabilitation service units and dayday330 were invited by Hang Seng Bank to participate in its internal staff wellness event: "Mind & Body • Inclusive Journey", held at the Bank's Central and Mong Kok headquarters.
During the event, New Life promoted a range of handmade crafts, health food, and household cleaning products made by persons in mental recovery. Through interactive games and specially designed "mood drinks", Hang Seng Bank’s staff enjoyed moments of relaxation and mental rejuvenation. The two-day event attracted enthusiastic participation from over a thousand staff members, reflecting the company's commitment to supporting its employees' holistic wellbeing.
New Life X Kowloon Flour Mill Launches gift330 Strawberry Cookie Baking Kit
Service users of New Life recently visited the Kowloon Flour Mill to learn about its facilities, history, and flour production process. They also took part in a cookie-baking experience and contributed to the creation of the "gift330 Strawberry Cookie Baking Kit", which was later showcased at the Towngas Cooking Centre market in Causeway Bay. New Life’s service users further demonstrated their creativity and talents by creating artwork that illustrates the story of Kowloon Flour Mill.
Café330 X Mindbrew: Putting ESG into Action by Caring for the Underprivileged
New Life’s social enterprise Café330 has partnered with Mindbrew – a social enterprise established by Mind HK and Jardine Restaurant Group – to operate a pop-up coffee shop at the Kowloon Bay office of Gammon Construction Limited. The initiative provides Gammon employees with a range of high-quality coffee options, alongside wellness activities and pop-up events.
The collaboration supports the employment and training of persons in mental recovery, allowing the company’s staff to enjoy premium coffee while also contributing to social inclusion and showing care for vulnerable groups.
New Life Participates in Charity Sale and Exhibition
New Life’s occupational rehabilitation service units recently partnered with the Jardine Matheson Group to organise a visit for the Association’s service users to the Maxim’s Group headquarters in Cheung Sha Wan. The programme offered participants an in-depth understanding of Maxim’s corporate culture, as well as diverse interactive experiences to enhance their knowledge of the food and beverage industry.
Volunteers from Maxim’s joined New Life’s service users throughout the tour. Under the guidance of professional chefs, participants worked together to make innovative snacks using surplus edible ingredients, experiencing the joy of baking while putting eco-friendly practices into action. Participants were highly engaged and enjoyed the experience thoroughly, contributing to a lively and positive atmosphere.
Kwai Shing Sheltered Workshop Conducts Aroma Stone Candle Holder Workshop for Hang Lung Group
Kwai Shing Sheltered Workshop was invited to conduct an aroma stone candle holder workshop for employees of Hang Lung Group. Under the guidance of the workshop's instructors, participants created their own unique, handmade aroma stone candle holders.
New Life’s staff took the opportunity to introduce the Association's services and led a "mindful eating" exercise on-site, promoting the health and wellness message of dayday330.
If you are interested in joining aroma stone candle holder workshops at Kwai Shing Sheltered Workshop and taking time to care for your body, mind and spirit wellbeing, please do not hesitate to contact us!
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【New Life Juice】 New Life Farm x 7-Eleven: Tastes with Purpose
New Life has partnered with 7-Eleven to launch a coffee grounds recycling initiative, which involves upcycling coffee grounds generated daily by 7CAFÉ into a natural farming fertiliser, giving them a new lease of life.
The fertiliser is then used at the Association’s New Life Farm to grow fresh, healthy seasonal produce, which is ultimately turned into the flavour-rich 7-SELECT juice, bringing the sustainable "farm-to-table" concept to life.
The initiative not only brings environmental benefits, but also creates meaningful vocational training opportunities for persons in mental recovery, helping them build confidence and skills through the work process. New Life extends its sincere gratitude to 7-Eleven for their trust, and looks forward to collaborating with more companies and organisations on meaningful campaigns that raise public awareness of New Life’s services.
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【Sign up now】Be a volunteer for New Life’s 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 wellbeing 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
Join us now and save the day!
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