Family Well-Being Expo
29 / 12 / 2024, Sunday
11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Lecture Hall II, Lee Shau Kee Lecture Centre,
LG/F, Centennial Campus, The University of Hong Kong
Open to public
The Asian Family Summit (AFS) is one of the programmes organised by the Consortium of Institutes on Family in the Asian Region (CIFA) to echo the call of the United Nations to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the International Year of the Family (IYF+30) 2024. The AFS, along with other programmes of the “Jockey Club Professional Development Initiatives on Family Services”, are sponsored by the Jockey Club SMART Family-Link Project which is initiated and funded by The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust.
Family well-being is vital to thriving societies. Family is a basic social unit and plays a significant role in the sustainable development of society. Families play an important role in the care of loved ones by providing support and assistance, and by creating a nurturing environment for loved ones.
To echo the theme this year “Towards a Better Tomorrow for Families: Partnership, Collaboration & Action for Sustainable Development” and the four megatrends of the Summit, the Family Well-Being Expo will be held again to offer family members a day of joy and excitement.
A series of booth games, performances, and workshops will be conducted to enhance family well-being and raise awareness about the megatrends of New Technologies, Urbanisation and Migration, Climate Change, and Demographic Changes, all of which will shape our world over the next 75 years and are closely related to the well-being of the family.
How do four megatrends relate to Asian family well-being
New Technologies
The pandemic has accelerated technological changes that had already been under way both in society and at work, including the expanded use of digital platforms and related technological innovations like cloud computing and the use of big data and algorithms. Technology is seen as a vehicle through which to assist parents and families with learning how to effectively use and choose technology for their children.


Urbanisation and Migration
Increased international migration and a rise in urbanisation are undertaken to improve the economic and social situation of individuals and families. They have profound impacts on family life: individuals leave behind social networks and cultural capitals and literally rebuild their lives in new and sometimes completely foreign settings.
Climate Change
Climate change negatively impacts family well-being, causing forced displacement and lower incomes due to extreme weather events, as well as contributing to skin diseases. Furthermore, reliance on imported, highly processed foods and meat-heavy diets harms health and the environment, increasing the risks of cancer, chronic respiratory diseases, and cardiovascular diseases.


Demographic Changes
Demographic changes related to declining fertility rates and the aging human populations. More and more families are considering having no children or just one. In the future, it places enormous strains on the labour market as well as increasing care responsibilities for families and social protection plans. Health care systems, retirement funds and programs for the elderly will be stretched in many places far beyond what they are currently slated to support.

Jockey Club SMART Family-Link Project
The Jockey Club SMART Family-Link Project, initiated and funded by The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, was launched in 2018. The Project convenes multidisciplinary effort and collaboration to leverage advanced Information and Communication Technologies in support of more effective and innovative service delivery to promote family well-being and enhance the welfare sector’s capacity in the use of technology and data for family service innovations that can respond to emerging service needs.
Jockey Club SMART Family-Link Project:
Active SMART Family
Through the motion sensor activity interactive game, participants will enhance cooperation with family members.



The Social Welfare Department collaborated with the Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust to commission the Hong Kong Shue Yan University to develop and operate Information gateway for carers, which provides comprehensive and up-to-date information to carers of elderly persons, persons with disabilities and the public, and encourages them to seek help whenever needed.
Your E-Guide to Care Resources
This booth aims to promote the "Information Gateway for Carers" to enhance caregivers' ability to access valuable social resources and promote family health. By leveraging new technology, we strengthen the support network for caregivers in the community, ensuring that all families benefit from advanced information tools to improve caregiving quality and foster family harmony.


The Boys’ & Girls’ Clubs Association of Hong Kong
Founded in 1936, The Boys’ & Girls’ Clubs Association of Hong Kong (BGCA) is one of the longest serving local non-government organisations dedicated to the welfare of children and youth. Our mission to achieve a balanced and happy environment for the nurturing and growth of our young - physically, intellectually and emotionally - has never wavered in our focus of “Nurture the Young, Create the Future”.
Roblox IT Station
This booth aims to improve parents' negative impressions of technology by showcasing its positive role in enhancing parent-child interaction and communication through Roblox gaming experiences. Participants will engage in collaborative activities that strengthen family bonds and foster understanding, helping families adapt to the evolving technological landscape.


Aberdeen Kai-fong Welfare Association Limited
Founded in 1950, the Aberdeen Kai-fong Welfare Association Limited (AKA) is a non-profit-making organisation rendering services to people living in the Southern District. AKA has 29 service units and an array of special projects, with service scope covering elderly, children and youth, family, community, education, health, social enterprise, etc., so as to provide diversified services for residents.
Building Blocks of People
Urbanisation and Migration may bring challenges to family dynamics and relationships. At this booth, we invite participants of all ages and backgrounds to connect through engaging games. Through simple games which facilitate communication and collaboration, people from different age and backgrounds are easily connected which helps to promote inclusion.


International Social Service Hong Kong Branch
Founded in 1924, International Social Service was established in Hong Kong as a headquarters delegation in 1958. International Social Service – Hong Kong Branch provides an array of social services for families, children and youths, elderly and migrant.
Henna's Beauty in the City of South Asia
This booth aims to enhance public understanding and appreciation of South Asian culture through Henna art experiences. It highlights the aesthetics of South Asian heritage while reflecting the South Asian culture's engagement into the urbanisation and it's connection with the metropolitan city as well as the contribution to the culture integration by the process of migration. By promoting cultural integration, it helps participants find a sense of belonging in a rapidly changing urban environment.


Christian Family Service Centre
Christian Family Service Centre was established in 1954. The Agency provides multi-services including: Children & Family Services, Youth & Education Services, Elderly Care Services, Services for People with Disabilities, Mental Health Services, Active Ageing Services, Primary Health Care Services, Opportunities & Inclusion for People with Disabilities, Environmental Protection & Green Living, Community Development Services and Employee Service Consultancy.
Cardiovascular Decoding: The Climate Connection
Climate change, along with rising temperatures, air pollution, and shifts in lifestyle, contributes to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. This booth underscores the vital link between climate change and heart health. By promoting early detection and effective prevention strategies, we aim to support families in safeguarding their cardiovascular well-being amidst environmental challenges.


S.K.H. St. Christopher's Home Limited
Sheng Kung Hui St. Christopher's Home, founded in 1935 by the late Bishop R.O. Hall in Taipo, began as an orphanage taking care of homeless children. Throughout the years, upholding the Home’s vision and mission, it has been developed to provide various child-focused social services in Hong Kong. Currently, the Home is the largest non-governmental organisation in Hong Kong that provides Small Group Homes. In meeting the society’s evolving needs, apart from providing solely residential homes, the Home has extended to provide Foster Care Service, Nursery, Child Care Center, Neighbourhood Support Child Care Project, Clinical Psychological Service, Family Support Service, Services for Children with Special Needs and Youth Co-living Program, with the mission to create and sustain a caring environment for children and youth to grow, to develop potentials and to live a life of fullness.
Green Leisure Park
This booth aims at promoting from the perspective of a family household, pledging to make their best endeavours of step up efforts in waste reduction and comsumption under the concept of 3R :
- Promote ways of environmental preservation
- Encourage domestic actions taken against climate changes


Established in 1963, Heep Hong Society is a leading education and rehabilitation organisation offering professional assessment, guidance, training and family support services. We are committed to helping children and young people of different abilities maximise their full potential, empower families and contribute to an inclusive society.
Our team of professionals includes psychologists, speech therapists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, nurses, social workers and teachers. We serve more than 23,000 children, young people and parents every year at our service units, as well as mainstream kindergartens, primary and secondary schools. As an innovative service provider, Heep Hong Society is dedicated to researching evidence-based treatment approaches and promoting the development of integrated education and the rehabilitation sector through research, training and publishing.
Parent-Child Adventure - Let's Build Up the Wonderful City
In the context of an aging population and declining birth rates, our booth aims to encourage everyone to view children from a perspective of appreciation, to discover and cultivate their strengths and abilities, and to emphasize the important contributions that children make to society.


The Hong Kong Anti-Cancer Society (HKACS) is the longest-standing non-profit cancer-fighting organisation in Hong Kong. For over 60 years, HKACS has committed to preventing, combating and treating cancer. HKACS walks hand in hand with patients and caregivers on their journey to battle cancer. For more information, please visit hkacs.org.hk.
Health Across Generations
Exercise helps reduce the risk of various cancers, including common ones like colon, lung, breast, and liver cancers. Numerous studies suggest that an unhealthy lifestyle may lead to cancer. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle and engaging in aerobic exercise
daily can help reduce the risk of cancer by nearly forty percent. Furthermore, exercise also triggers the release of dopamine in the body, promoting feelings of happiness and stress resistance, making it a beneficial habit for both body and mind.
