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Ka Yiu is a volunteer at SideBySide. She met the “Rehab” running team of HKRH on Flag Day. Since then, she has joined the running team for regular training. In 2019, she joined a team of 4 community volunteers and 14 ex-offenders to Singapore to participate in the 10km running race. To this day, Ka Yiu still participates in running team practice. She also tutors and shares the benefits of exercising with ex-offenders.   For more information, please click the link below for the full recording: RTHK《Healthpedia》Volunteer

家庭輔導服務社工，到善導會業務總監以至總幹事，開拓新服務及連串改革，十七年的深耕細作，李淑慧說是時候讓機構以至服務對象「被看見」，「他們都是弱勢中的弱勢，較少獲得社會關注。」她相信預防勝於治療，對準弱勢青年，讓他們不再認定自己只能成為「被告」，而是看到人生不同的可能性。   歡迎點擊閱讀相關報導： 改過的機會 善導會總幹事李淑慧 (星島日報)

On May 7th, our Chief Executive participated in a roundtable discussion on the "Mandatory reporting of child abuse mechanism legislation". As an organization that serves rehabilitated persons, their families, and disadvantage groups, we support mandatory reporting and approach the issue of child abuse from various perspectives, including the importance of promoting offender rehabilitation and family values restructuring, advocating for the prevention of repeat offenses through the study of crime causes, and rebuilding healthy families from the perspective and needs of children. These initiatives have been less mentioned in the legislative drafting process, but they are important considerations and supportive measures. We appreciate the invitation from the Hong Kong Society for the Protection of Children and look forward to working closely with all stakeholders to enable children to voice their needs and feelings and establish a comfortable and inclusive community.    For related reports, please click to read. RTHK3 Educators nervous about abuse reporting law (RTHK3) Audio link 強制舉報虐兒機制料年內交至立法會　民建聯倡加入探訪計劃(香港01) 《強制舉報虐兒機制立法》圓桌會議直播(YouTube葛珮帆EQ)

The groundbreaking ceremony for “Good Mansion” Transitional Housing Project (the project) was held on 9 May. The project is located on Hung Lok Road in Hung Hom and will consist of two four-story buildings near community facilities like the municipal building and sports field. Applications for residency will be accepted as early as the end of this year. The project will use modular construction and is expected to be completed in the second quarter of 2024. SideBySide thanks the Housing Bureau for funding the transitional housing project, which will provide short-term housing options for families in unsuitable living conditions.   Related news: 4層高預計明年第二季落成 善導會將建過渡性房屋 (頭條日報) 4層高預計明年第二季落成 善導會將建過渡性房屋 (星島頭條) 紅磡過渡屋今舉行動土禮 料供491伙年底接受申請 (東網) 紅磡「善匯」過渡屋 近500伙年底可申請 (東方日報)  

Thanks to the support of Edko Films Ltd., the movie producer of “A Guilty Conscience”, SideBySide hosted a movie-sharing session plus a brand launch event at the filming location - The Former North Kowloon Magistracy on 4th March. We were honoured to invite the Director, Mr Jack Ng, Actor Mr Adam Pak, Mr Mak Chi Wan, and legal consultant Ms Katy Chung, Barrister-at-law, to discuss judicial topics with our representatives at thepost-screening sharing session. A tour for participants to revisit the court stories was conducted and the participants looked forward to the first judicial education centre in Hong Kong.

Ms. Anthea LEE Shuk-wai, Chief Executive of SideBySide was interviewed by Metro Info《The good old things》, introducing "NK Future" development project which will transform former North Kowloon Magistracy to an universal judicial education centre to continue the judicial spirit and traditions of the North Kowloon Magistracy. The characteristics of the revitalisation scheme, financial plan, partners, expected results, etc. were shared in the interview, so that the public can learn more about the project.

Ms. May LEE Koon-mei, Senior Manager (Community Education & Volunteer Service) of SideBySide, was interviewed by RTHK TV 32 with one of the STAR Theatre actors, Sai Keung, introducing the concept of STAR Theatre established by SideBySide and promoting “So Uk” Musical Theatre. Also, Sai Keung shared his reborn process after joining STAR Theatre, transforming into an actor in life drama, and shining on stage.

Ms. Priscilla KO Wai-kam, Senior Manager (Mental Health Service II) of SideBySide, was interviewed by RTHK with our service user, Siu Fong, introducing Integrated Community Centres for Mental Wellness (ICCMW) which provide one-stop, district-based and accessible community mental health support service from early prevention to risk management in the serving districts. Moreover, Siu Fong shared her mental recovery experience in Vitality Place, such as regaining interests and developing talents by sewing clothes.

Dr. Eric CHEUNG Fuk-chi, Vice Chairperson of SRACP Executive Committee and Ms. Karen CHONG Ka-lai from Vitality Place, were interviewed by HOY TV ”Wish” with Mace who is a Person of Recovery. When Mace was diagnosed with Bipolar Affective Disorder, she was hitting the rock bottom in life. Later, she was referred to Vitality Place and tried to participate in art therapy activities. Gradually, her tension was relieved, and she became a Human Library sharer, encouraging people with similar situation by sharing own experience.