Hong Kong Housing Society Annual Report 2014
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Social Responsibilities
社會責任
The Housing Society is a non-governmental organisation which puts its
social objectives first. The innovative housing schemes it has introduced
are designed to serve the particular needs of the community, especially in
the provision of housing for the aged.
From time to time, the Housing Society takes on non-revenue-generating
activities like providing help and advice on building maintenance to
those in need, and assuming responsibility for city revitalisation, all as
contributions to the community.
Internally to its staff, the Housing Society seeks to be a good employer,
caring for its employees and putting special emphasis on health and
work-life balance.
Still, the Housing Society has to do more in order to be a responsible
corporate citizen. Wherever we can, we strive to contribute to the
community, the industry we belong, professional development,
occupational safety and health, and environmental protection.
Supporting the Industry
The Hong Kong Housing Society Academy (HS Academy) was
established within the Housing Society to foster knowledge exchange and
experience sharing with the outside. It coordinates activities in promoting
professional development of the housing-related industry, academic
exchange, student internship, scholarship, bursary and the sponsoring of
professional research and activities.
In October 2013, the Housing Society hosted an International Conference
entitled ‘Housing in an Ageing Community’ to mark its 65
th
Anniversary.
The conference was opened by the Chief Secretary for Administration
and attended by over 400 participants from Government, professional
and academic circles, both locally and overseas. Attendees shared
views and experiences in elderly housing and some paid site visits to
familiarise themselves with the ‘Ageing-in-Place’ initiative of the Housing
Society afterwards.
By sharing knowledge and experience, the Housing Society helps
to promote professional development. Very often, our Chairman and
senior management are invited to give speeches and exchange views in
conferences and seminars.
房協作為一個非政府機構，以履行社會責任
為先，所推出的創新房屋計劃，均切合社區
的不同需要，尤其是為長者提供的房屋。
房協不時推行非盈利的項目，例如為有需要
的人士提供樓宇維修方面的支援及意見，並
為活化市區出一分力，藉以回饋社會。
至於對內方面，我們亦致力做一個良好的僱
主，照顧員工的需要，並特別重視他們的身
心健康和工作與生活平衡。
作為負責任的企業公民，房協在社區、房屋
業界、專業發展、職業安全及健康，以及保
護環境方面，盡力作出更多貢獻。
支持業界
房協成立「香港房屋協會專業發展中心」
（「專業發展中心」），目的為促進對外的知識
交流及經驗分享，包括統籌各項推動與房屋
相關的專業發展活動、促進學術交流、提供
實習機會、設立獎助學金，並贊助專業研究
及活動。
為慶祝房協六十五周年，我們於二零一三年
十月舉辦以「面對社會人口老化，房屋發展
何去何從？」為題的國際會議。該會議由政
務司司長蒞臨揭幕，並有四百多名本地及海
外的政府官員、專業及學術界人士出席，共
同探討長者房屋的課題及分享經驗。部分與
會者更實地參觀，了解房協推行的「樂得耆
所」計劃。
房協亦透過知識及經驗交流，協助推動專業
發展。我們的主席及高層管理人員更不時應
邀出席研討會及講座，發表演說及交流。
