Photo Gallery
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung (third right, front row), presents certificates to graduates of the Institute.
Mr Cheung (third right, front row) presents commendation awards to the volunteer tutors of the Institute for their selfless education and sharing of knowledge.
Mr Cheung (centre, back row), the Director of Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui Welfare Council, Dr Jane Lee (seventh right, back row) and other officiating guests are pictured with graduates of the Institute.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung (right), meets Consul-General of Austria to Hong Kong and Macao, Dr Claudia Reinprecht, to exchange views on matters of mutual interest.
Mr Cheung (second right) and Dr Reinprecht (second left) are pictured with Assistant Commissioner (Policy Support) of Labour Department, Mr Nicholas Chan Chun-tak (first left), and the Austrian Trade Commissioner for Hong Kong, Macao & South China, Mr Christian Schierer (first right).
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, visited the Children's Residential Home of the Hong Kong Society for the Protection of Children (HKSPC). Photograph shows Mr Cheung (centre) with the Director of the HKSPC, Ms Susan So (second right); Service Director of the HKSPC Mr Mak Kang-ying (first right); the Superintendent of the Children's Residential Home, Ms Shirley Chui (second left); and Chief Social Work Officer of the Social Welfare Department Ms Ip Siu-ming (first left) with four children.
Mr Cheung (second left) plays with a baby while visiting the childcare facilities of the home.
Mr Cheung (second right) plays with a baby while visiting the childcare facilities of the home.
During a Christmas party at the Children's Residential Home, Mr Cheung (centre) presents mini teddy bears and cupcakes to the children as Christmas presents.
Accompanied by Kwun Tong District Council members and volunteers, the Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung (first right), visits elderly people in Kwun Tong and presents them with gift packs.
Mr Cheung (centre) visits the Po Leung Kuk Lau Chan Siu Po District Elderly Community Centre to show his care for the elderly.
Accompanied by Chief Executive Officer of St James' Settlement, Mrs Cynthia Luk (third right), and Manager (Service for Street Sleepers), Mr Wong Hung-sang (first right), the Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung (third left), chats with volunteers of the Integrated Service Team for Street Sleepers of the organisation to learn about their work.
Mr Cheung (second right) inspects the warm clothing and sundry supplies for street sleepers.
Mr Cheung (first left) distributing blankets to street sleepers.
Mr Cheung (first right) helping a street sleeper to put on a scarf.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung (fourth left), visited Wong Tai Sin. Photo shows Mr Cheung (fourth left), accompanied by the District Officer (Wong Tai Sin), Mrs Angel Choi (second left), touring the Ho Chui District Community Centre for Senior Citizens operated by Sik Sik Yuen and watching balloon twisting demonstrations by elderly members of the centre.
Accompanied by Mrs Choi (fourth left) and the Chairman of Sik Sik Yuen, Mr Wong Kam-choi (fifth left), Mr Cheung (third left) practices sign language with the demonstrator at the centre's sign language class.
Elderly people are pleased to hear from Mr Cheung (second right) that the Government will propose to increase the standard payment rates of the Comprehensive Social Security Assistance Scheme and various allowances under the Social Security Allowance Scheme in accordance with the movement of the Social Security Assistance Index of Prices.
Mr Cheung (centre) chats with children attending the Choi Wan Rhenish Integrated Children and Youth Services Centre's after-school care.
Mr Cheung (first left) shares with youngsters his experience in career development at the Choi Wan Rhenish Integrated Children and Youth Services Centre and encourages them to endeavour for better prospects.
Mr Cheung (second right) participates in a voice recording session by youngsters in the Choi Wan Rhenish Integrated Children and Youth Services Centre.
Mr Cheung (centre) observes elderly people preparing Christmas gifts at Choi Wan Rhenish Integrated Children and Youth Services Centre.
Mr Cheung (first right) meets with South Asian parents in the Choi Wan Rhenish Integrated Children and Youth Services Centre to hear them share their experience in integrating into the community.
Mr Cheung (front row, fourth right) meets with the Chairman of the Wong Tai Sin District Council, Mr Li Tak-hong (front row, fourth left), and other District Council members to exchange views on local needs and concerns.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung (right), meets the British Consul General to Hong Kong and Macao, Ms Caroline Wilson, at Central Government Offices, Tamar to announce the establishment of the Working Holiday Scheme between Hong Kong and the United Kingdom.
Mr Cheung (right) and Ms Wilson exchange official letters on the agreement to establish the Working Holiday Scheme.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung (left), meets Consul-General of the State of Israel in Hong Kong, Mr Sagi Karni, to exchange views on matters of mutual interest.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung (back row, fourth left), officiates at the premiere of the charity film "When C goes with G7" and is pictured with the Executive Director of Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups (HKFYG), Dr Rosanna Wong (back row, fourth left), the Chairman of The Dragon Foundation, Sir Yang Ti-liang (back row, fifth left), the Director of The Dragon Foundation, Ms Shelley Lee (back row, third right) as well as the actors and guests. "When C goes with G7", a locally originated film, is produced by the HKFYG and sponsored by The Dragon Foundation.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung (second right), joins the visiting Queen of the Belgians, Her Majesty Queen Mathilde (fourth right), to visit Benji's Centre. Photo shows them watching a singing performance by children undergoing speech therapy in the centre. First and fifth right are the founders of Benji's Centre, Mrs Viola Wong and Mr Raymond Wong. Other guests joining the visit are the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade and European Affairs of Belgium, Mr Didier Reynders (third right); the Consul General of Belgium to Hong Kong, Mr Evert Maréchal (sixth right); and the Deputy Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Ms Doris Cheung (seventh right).
Mr Cheung speaks to guests in the centre.
Mr Cheung accompanies Her Majesty Queen Mathilde to observe a child receiving speech training in the centre.
Her Majesty Queen Mathilde (front row, fifth left) and Mr Cheung (front row, sixth left) are pictured with guests in the centre.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung (eighth left), meets with participants of "Meridian 2013 - Leadership Insight" to share his experience in serving the community through his career in the Administration.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung (fourth left); the Director of Social Welfare, Ms Carol Yip (third right); and other officiating guests launch the Stargaze Camp for All & the Blind 2013.
Mr Cheung is pictured with other officiating guests, volunteers and participants of the Camp.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung officiated at the launching of Mental Health Month 2013 and the annual Mental Health Walk at Victoria Park in Causeway Bay to commence a five-month programme of public education activities. Picture shows Mr Cheung (fourth right, front row) kicks off Mental Health Month 2013 with the Chairman of the Rehabilitation Advisory Committee, Mr Herman Hui (third right, front row); the Chairman of the Organising Committee of Mental Health Month, Dr Fung Cheung-tim (second right, front row); the Deputy Secretary for Labour and Welfare (Welfare), Ms Doris Cheung (fifth left, front row); as well as the Mental Health Ambassadors, Dr Peter Cheung (third left, front row) and Ms Eugina Lau (fourth left, front row).
Mr Cheung (centre) officiates at the starting ceremony of the Mental Health Walk with other officiating guests and the Mental Health Ambassadors.
Mr Cheung with other officiating guests and the Mental Health Ambassadors leads the participants of the Mental Health Walk to start off from the soccer pitch at Victoria Park.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung (middle), meets with an alliance on the rights of elderly and elderly carers and a number of Legislative Council members to listen to their views on the provision of welfare services and support for the elderly and their carers.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung (seventh right) meets with heads of European Union diplomatic missions to exchange views on the setting of the poverty line and future directions and strategies for poverty alleviation efforts in Hong Kong.
Accompanied by the Associate Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences of the University of Hong Kong, Professor Cecilia Chan (first left), and the Director of Sau Po Centre on Ageing, Dr Terry Lum (second left), the Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung (third right), and the Director of Social Welfare, Ms Carol Yip (second right), visit the Centre to understand its latest researches on long term care as well as health and mental health policy.
Mr Cheung (seventh right) and Ms Carol Yip (seventh left) are pictured with Dr Lum (sixth right) and the research staff of Sau Po Centre on Ageing.
Mr Cheung (second left) and Ms Carol Yip (first left) being briefed by the Director of The Hong Kong Jockey Club Centre for Suicide Research and Prevention, Dr Paul Yip (first right), on the Centre’s research on suicide prevention.
Mr Cheung (right) is pictured with Dr Paul Yip.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung (right), is briefed by a representative of the Mass Transit Railway Corporation Limited on the various safety measures implemented at a construction site of the Express Rail Link.
Mr Cheung (third left) inspects the underground working environment inside a tunnel to see for himself the occupational safety measures implemented in the mega infrastructure project as well as the efforts made by the Administration to improve occupational safety and health for construction workers.
Mr Cheung (left) is briefed by an engineer on the safety measures implemented at a medical lock.
Mr Cheung (fourth right) is briefed by the Contract Project Director, Dragages Hong Kong, Mr Alain Hervio (left), on the operation of the on-site model of the tunnel boring machine cutter head, which is used for training workers.
Mr Cheung (left) urges construction workers to take appropriate safety measures to prevent work accidents. He impressed upon both the contractors and workers that occupational health and safety should be a shared responsibility.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung (left), meets the visiting Minister of Labour and Transmigration of The Republic of Indonesia, Mr Muhaimin Iskandar, to exchange views on labour issues of mutual interest.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung (first right), visited the Yan Chai Hospital (YCH) Healthy Herbal Packs Centre, where he was briefed by the Vice-Chairman of the YCH Board of Directors, Mrs Susan So (second right), on the Centre's self-reliance scheme.
Mr Cheung (second left) observes elderly people taking part in a drawing class at the YCH Fong Yock Yee Neighbourhood Elderly Centre.
Mr Cheung (right) encourages elderly volunteers of the Elderly Centre to make good use of the $2 Scheme while serving the community.
Mr Cheung chats with some youth members at the Hong Kong Children and Youth Services Jockey Club Belvedere Garden Integrated Children and Youth Services Centre.
Mr Cheung (second right) meets with young South Asian people at the Services Centre to understand more about their adaption to Hong Kong life.
Mr Cheung (fifth left) meets with the Tsuen Wan District Council Chairman, Mr Chan Iu-seng (sixth left), and District Council members to exchange views on labour and welfare issues.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung (third left), officiates at the opening ceremony of the HOME Market in Choi Hung Estate. The HOME Market is established by the New Home Association in partnership with the business sector which sells food and daily necessities to grassroot families in low prices.
Mr Cheung (fifth right, middle row) is pictured with other officiating guests and staff of the HOME Market at the opening ceremony.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung (second right), presents a gift pack to an elderly person residing in the Hong Kong Jockey Club Helping Hand Zhaoqing Home for the Elderly in Zhaoqing, Guangdong.
Mr Cheung (front row, second left); the Director of Social Welfare, Ms Carol Yip (back row, second left); and the Chairman of the Executive Committee of Helping Hand, Mrs Johanna Arculli (front row, first left), are pictured with a 100-year-old resident in the aged home.
Mr Cheung (second right) and Ms Yip (first left) watch two elderly people play chess at the aged home.
Mr Cheung (left) introduces to an elderly person the Guangdong Scheme, which will be implemented on October 1.
Accompanied by the head of the Gaoyao People's Hospital, Mr Cheung (second right) visits the Chinese medicine unit of the hospital.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung (third right), presents souvenirs to participating artistes on behalf of Po Leung Kuk. Joining him are Po Leung Kuk Chairman, Dr Eric Cheng (third left), and Vice-chairman, Miss Abbie Chan (first right).
Mr Cheung and other guests practising a set of special exercise designed for the elderly with demonstration by elderly members of Po Leung Kuk Fong Tam Yuen Leung Health Enhancement Centre for the Senior at the ceremony.
Mr Cheung (third left), together with Dr Cheng (third right) and others visiting the home of an elderly and present a festive gift pack to her.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, visits the Society for Community Organization (SoCO) to exchange views with its Director, Mr Ho Hei-wah, and his fellow community organisers on poverty alleviation and support for the underprivileged. Photo shows Mr Cheung (back row, fourth left) pictured with Mr Ho (back row, third left) and the community organisers at SoCO headquarter office.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, speaks at "Seminar on Good People Management and Family-friendly Employment Practices" held by the Labour Department.
Mr Cheung (centre), pictured with speakers at the seminar. They are the Administrative Head of the Department of Business Administration, Hong Kong Shue Yan University, Dr Ricky Szeto (second left); Senior Human Resources Manager, New Territories East Cluster, Hospital Authority, Mr Peter Leung (first left); General Manager - Human Resources, MTR Corporation Limited, Ms Alison Wong (second right); and Country Manager, Pfizer Corporation Hong Kong Limited, Mr Stephen Leung (first right).
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, visits the Oxfam Hong Kong to share with its Director General, Mr Stephen Fisher, and senior staff on poverty alleviation work. Photo shows Mr Cheung (left) pictured with Mr Fisher (right) and a staff member of Oxfam Hong Kong at its headquarter office.
Mr Cheung (second right) and Mr Fisher (first right) pictured with officers from Labour and Welfare Bureau (first and second from left) and senior staff of Oxfam Hong Kong.
Addressing at the charity dinner organised by Love Your Neighbour Charity Fund, the Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, introduced to the guests the Government's measures to help the underprivileged groups.
Mr Cheung (sixth left) is pictured with Love Your Neighbour Awardees.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung (centre); and the Chairman of Lantau Development Alliance and the Chief Executive Officer of AsiaWorld-Expo Management Limited, Mr Allen Ha (fourth right), launch the "Lantau Youth Ambassador Programme" Training Project with representatives of the participating enterprises.
Mr Cheung (back row, sixth right), Mr Ha (back row, fifth right), and representatives of the participating enterprises are pictured with trainees of the Project.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung (seventh left), attends a sharing session with directors and members of Entrepreneurs’ Organization Hong Kong to brief them on the latest development on various labour and welfare policies.
Mr Cheung (front row, fifth right) is pictured with directors and members of the Organization after the sharing session.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung (fifth left), together with senior officials from the Labour and Welfare Bureau and Social Welfare Department, exchange views with the Chairman, Dr Ina Chan (fifth right), directors and other representatives of Tung Wah Group of Hospitals on welfare issues during a luncheon meeting.
Mr Cheung (centre, middle row), the Permanent Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Miss Annie Tam (sixth left, middle row), the Director of Social Welfare, Ms Carol Yip (fifth right, middle row), and other officials of the Labour and Welfare Bureau and Social Welfare Department are pictured with the Chairman, Dr Ina Chan (seventh left, middle row), directors and other representatives of Tung Wah Group of Hospitals. People in front row wearing orange uniform are staff of the i-bakery.
While speaking at a film premiere, the Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, encourages youngsters to take advantage of the thriving job market and try jobs in different types of industries.
Mr Cheung (centre) is pictured with the Chairman of Hong Kong Association of Youth Development, Mr Bunny Chan (third left), and other officiating guests.
Addressing at the Award Ceremony of Most Improved Trainees of the Youth Employment and Training Programme (YETP) 2013, the Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, said that YETP will continue to provide youngsters with diversified training and employment support services to meet their employment need.
Mr Cheung (front row, sixth left) is pictured with the Most Improved Trainees of the Youth Employment and Training Programme as well as representatives of the employers and training organisations.
Mr Cheung (first left) encourages youngsters to try and look towards different types of industries when pursuing dreams in their career path.
Mr Cheung (centre) is pictured with some of the most improved trainees of YETP.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, attends a special meeting with representatives of persons with disabilities and chronic illness concern groups to exchange views on employment of people with disabilities.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung (centre), called on the International Labour Organisation (ILO) Beijing Office. On the right is the Director of the ILO Beijing Office, Ms Ann Herbert, and on the left is the Deputy Director, Ms Guan Jinghe.
Mr Cheung (first right) in a meeting with the ILO Beijing Office to exchange views on international labour issues.
Mr Cheung (right) is pictured with the Minister of Human Resources and Social Security, Mr Yin Weimin (left).
Mr Cheung (second left) meets with officials of the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security to brief them on the latest labour market situation and developments on the labour relations front in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, called on the Ministry of Civil Affairs. Photo shows Mr Cheung (right) with the Vice Minister of Civil Affairs, Mr Gong Puguang.
Mr Cheung (first right) briefs Mr Gong (first left) and other officials of the Ministry of Civil Affairs on the welfare policy agenda of the current-term Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government.
Mr Cheung (left) pictured with the Minister of the State Administration of Work Safety, Mr Yang Dongliang.
Mr Cheung (left) exchanges views with Mr Yang on construction safety and other occupational safety and health issues.
Mr Cheung (left) visits the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council and exchanges views with the Deputy Director, Mr Xu Ze, on various labour and welfare issues.
Mr Cheung (left) meets Mr Xu.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung (fourth right), meets representatives of various grassroots groups to listen to their views and the difficulties they face in daily life. He also takes the opportunity to explain to the groups the government policy directives.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, visited Sham Shui Po. Accompanied by the New Life Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association's Chief Executive Officer, Ms Sania Yau (fourth left), Mr Cheung (second left) toured around the sheltered workshop at the New Life Building.
Mr Cheung (centre) is briefed by Ms Yau (first left) on the services offered in the sheltered workshop.
Mr Cheung (centre) visits a new arrival family of five at a cubicle apartment to hear the views of the grass roots.
Mr Cheung tours the HOME Centre of the New Home Association to understand the programmes and support services provided by the Centre to assist ethnic minorities to adapt to life in Hong Kong.
Mr Cheung (right) visits the HOME Market of the New Home Association where he is briefed by the Director of Loving Home Foundation Limited, Mr Suen Kwok-lam (left), on the convenience store's operation.
Mr Cheung (centre) meets with the Sham Shui Po District Council Chairman, Mr Jimmy Kwok (fifth left), and District Council members to exchange views on issues of concern.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung (second left), and Assistant Director of Social Welfare Department, Mr Lam Ka-tai (first left), meet with a number of Legislative Council members and representatives/parents of persons with disabilities to hear their views on the provision of day services for adults with disabilities.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, paid a visit to the Social Welfare Department's (SWD) Probation and Community Service Orders Office and Co-ordinating Office of Community Service Orders in Sha Tin to see the integrated community-based services provided by SWD to help offenders lead a new life and reintegrate into the community. Picture shows Mr Cheung (fourth left) meeting and hearing from an ex-probationer (fifth left) who has experienced a change in his attitude to life and successfully reintegrated into the community after serving the probation order, and was also actively providing volunteer support to help delinquent youths. Accompanying Mr Cheung was acting Assistant Director (Youth and Corrections), Ms Wendy Chau (third left).
Mr Cheung (right) looks at a mosaic picture done by those serving community service orders in Ma On Shan Ling Liang Primary School. Accompanying Mr Cheung was the school principal, Ms Chan May-kuen (second right).
Mr Cheung (second right) viewing the wall paintings done under a community service work project with placement opportunities offered by the school. Also present were the Deputy Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Ms Doris Cheung (left), and Ms Chan (second left).
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung (front row, second left), Director of Li Ka Shing Institute of Professional and Continuing Education, Professor Lui Yu-hon (front row, first left), President of BCT Third Age Academy, Ms Lau Ka-shi (front row, second right) and President of The Open University of Hong Kong, Professor John Leong Chi-yan (front row, first right) are pictured with the graduates of the Elder Academy.
Mr Cheung (front row, fifth right) and other officiating guests are pictured with the elder graduates to share their joy of graduation.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, visits a Social Welfare Department's (SWD) Social Security Field Unit to see how SWD's colleagues handle Old Age Living Allowance (OALA) applications.
An SWD officer explains to Mr Cheung the procedures of handling OALA application forms.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, conducted an inspection of a designated office specially set up by the Social Welfare Department in Sheung Shui to facilitate implementation of the Guangdong Scheme for the Old Age Allowance. Picture shows Mr Cheung (first left) and the Director of Social Welfare, Ms Carol Yip (first right), being briefed on the office's operation by the Assistant Director of Social Welfare (Social Security), Miss Maria Lau (second right).
Mr Cheung (second left) and Ms Yip (third left) are briefed on the interview arrangements for applicants for the scheme.
Mr Cheung (left) and Ms Yip with publicity leaflets of the scheme.
Mr Cheung announces to the media that the scheme will be launched on 1 October 2013.
Speaking at the closing ceremony of “Stand-by Me” – Teen Enhancement Scheme, one of the second batch Child Development Fund projects, the Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, compliments the youth participants for their efforts in drawing up personal development plans under the guidance of their mentors.
Mr Cheung (sixth right), President of Hong Kong Young Industrialists Council, Mr Alan Li (fifth right) and Chairperson of the Executive Committee of Hong Kong Children & Youth Services, Mrs Grace Tam (sixth left) are pictured with the youth participants.
Mr Cheung (centre) is pictured with other officiating guests, mentors and youth participants.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung (front row, centre), the award sponsors Mr Wong Yu-pok and his wife (front row, second and first left), and the Executive Director of the Hongkong Federation of Youth Groups, Dr Rosanna Wong (front row, third left) are pictured with the awardees of the 2013 HKFYG Felix Wong Youth Improvement Award.
Mr Cheung speaks at the award ceremony and compliments the youth awardees for their brilliant abilities in facing up to adversities in life.
Mr Cheung congratulates the youth awardees and commends for their resilient spirit against adversity.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung (first right), in Guangzhou. Photo shows Mr Cheung exchanging views with the Director-General of the Department of Civil Affairs of Guangdong Province, Mr Liu Hong (second left), on issues of mutual interest. On Mr Cheung's right is the Acting Director of Social Welfare, Mr Fung Pak-yan.
Mr Cheung (left) meets Mr Liu (right) to introduce the progress of the Guangdong Scheme, which will be implemented no later than November 2013.
Mr Cheung (second left) and Mr Fung (centre) tour the first Hong Kong-run elderly care home under the Mainland and Hong Kong Closer Economic Partnership Arrangement in the Yuexiu District of Guangzhou, where they were briefed by the operators on its services.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung (second left); the Deputy Chief Executive of Bank of China (Hong Kong), Ms Zhu Yanlai (first left); the Chairman of the Hong Kong Productivity Council, Mr Clement Chen Cheng-jen (second right); and the Chairman of the Committee on the Promotion of Civic Education, Dr Joseph Lee Chung-tak (first right), launch the 4th Hong Kong Corporate Citizenship Programme.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung (right), meets Head of Office of the European Union Office to Hong Kong and Macao, Mr Vincent Piket.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung (middle); the Chairman of the Central & Western District Council, Mr Yip Wing-shing (fifth left); the President of Hong Kong Young Women’s Christian Association, Mrs Patricia Ling (fifth right); District Officer (Central & Western), Miss Cheryl Chow Ho-kiu (fourth left); and other officiating guests, are pictured at the opening ceremony.
Accompanied by Mrs Patricia Ling (first left) and Mr Yip (second left), Mr Cheung (third left) tours the Summer Job Expo.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, speaks at the Flag Presentation Ceremony for the Hong Kong Delegation. Mr Cheung says the biannual "WorldSkills Competition" provides a platform for the young participants to exchange experience which in turn can help raise the professional standards of various trades.
Representatives of the Hong Kong Delegation take an oath in the presence of Mr Cheung (sixth left) and other officiating guests. The delegates are the winners of the “WorldSkills Hong Kong Competition” jointly organised by the Vocational Training Council, Construction Industry Council, Clothing Industry Training Authority and the Industrial Centre of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University or representatives chosen by the trade experts.
Mr Cheung presents flag to the Hong Kong Delegation.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, speaks at the book launch ceremony organised by Kwun Tong Methodist Social Service.
Mr Cheung (front row, middle) is pictured with the organisers and other guests at the book launch ceremony.
Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, speaks at the opening ceremony of a forum entitled "Searching for a New Dimension for Hong Kong Women" organised by the Hong Kong Federation of Women.
Mr Cheung (front row, middle) is pictured with other guests of honour for the opening ceremony and guest speakers of the forum.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung (third right), presents merit certificate to three outstanding volunteers of Disney VoluntEARS in recognition of their remarkable contribution to volunteering work.
Mr Cheung is pictured with all the Disney VoluntEARS teams at the award ceremony.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, speaks at the HSBC Share-to-Care Volunteer Campaign Pledge Ceremony - an event under the theme of "Caring Hong Kong" of the "Hong Kong: Our Home" Campaign. More than 400 social services organisations and nearly 20 000 volunteers have signed up to support the volunteer campaign organised by the Agency for Volunteer Service.
Mr Cheung (centre), the Secretary for Civil Service, Mr Paul Tang (second left), the Director of Social Welfare, Mr Patrick Nip (second right), officiate along with other officiating guests at the pledging ceremony.
Mr Cheung (centre) is pictured with the officiating guests and over a thousand participants of the ceremony.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, presents prize to the winning teams of the 4th Hong Kong Games (HKG) Futsal Competition. HKG is one of the highlight events of the “Vibrant Hong Kong” theme under the “Hong Kong: Our Home” Campaign, showcasing the vitality of Hong Kong people.
Mr Cheung (seventh right, front row) is pictured with the winning teams and other guests at the prize presentation ceremony.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung (right), meets Consul-General of Japan in Hong Kong (Ambassador), Mr Hitoshi Noda to exchange views on matters of mutual interest.
Hong Kong and France signed an agreement to mark the establishment of a bilateral working holiday scheme. Photo shows the Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung (centre), and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of France, Mr Laurent Fabius, signing the agreement in the presence of the Chief Executive, Mr C Y Leung (right).
Photo shows Mr Cheung (second right) with Mr Fabius (third left), after the agreement signing ceremony. Also attending the ceremony were Mr Leung (third right); the Commissioner for Labour, Mr Cheuk Wing Hing (first right); the French Ambassador to China, Mrs Sylvie Bermann (second left); and the Consul General of France in Hong Kong and Macau, Mr Arnaud Barthelemy (first left).
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung (fourth right), took part in the Territory-wide Cleansing Campaign in Kowloon City. Picture shows Mr Cheung with the Chairman of the Kowloon City District Council, Mr Lau Wai-wing (third right); Chairman of Food, Environment and Health Committee of the Kowloon City District Council, Dr Wong Yee-him (second right); District Officer (Kowloon City), Mr William Tsui (fourth left); and the District Council Members.
Mr Cheung (second right) distributes cleansing packs to the public, reminding them to maintain good personal and public hygiene.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, met the Canadian Minister of State for Seniors, the Honourable Alice Wong, to exchange views on old age security policy.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, pictured with the Canadian Minister of State for Seniors, the Honourable Alice Wong (third left) and her delegation. Accompanying Mr Cheung were officers of the Labour and Welfare Bureau.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung (back row, centre), visited North District to exchange views with District Councillors on labour and welfare issues as well as to discuss matters of local concern.
Mr Cheung tours the Jockey Club Fanling Integrated Children and Youth Services Centre operated by Hong Kong Children and Youth Services, where he was briefed on the after-school care programme offered by the centre.
Mr Cheung (left) observes coffee-making skills shown by youngsters participating in a development programme at the centre.
Mr Cheung (second left) shares views with youngsters regarding their studies, career aspirations and adaptation to Hong Kong life.
Mr Cheung chats with newly arrived women to understand their needs in retraining and other support services.
Mr Cheung chats with the children participating in the after-school care programme offered by the centre.
Mr Cheung pictures with the staff of the centre as well as youngsters of the North District.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, delivers a speech at the opening ceremony of the Po Leung Kuk Tai Kok Tsui Home for the Elderly cum Cherish Day Care Centre for the Elderly.
Mr Cheung is briefed on the facilities by the staff of the home for the elderly.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, delivers a speech at the opening ceremony of the Bliss District Elderly Community Centre, the first enhanced project under a $900 million Improvement Programme of Elderly Centres.
Mr Cheung (left) tours around the Bliss District Elderly Community Centre and encourages the centre users to make good use of the new fitness equipment there.
Mr Cheung chats with elderly band players in the centre and encourages them to develop interests and participate more in community activities.
Mr Cheung is pleased to see the elderly centre users participating in both traditional and digital-age activities.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, visited a nursing home cum day care centre in Kwai Chung to extend his Lunar New Year greetings to the elderly. Photo shows Mr Cheung presenting mandarins to the senior residents.
Mr Cheung chats with an elderly resident to gain a better understanding of the man's daily life.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, visited the Hang Ngai Workshop cum Hostel operated by the Tung Wah Group of Hospitals. Photo shows Mr Cheung (fifth right) with a group of service users.
Mr Cheung (fifth left) chatted with the persons with disabilities while they received training at the workshop and presented snack packs to them to celebrate the approach of the Lunar New Year.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, attends a dialogue session organised by the Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups to exchange views with youngsters on various labour and welfare issues. Photo shows Mr Cheung (fourth from left, front row) pictured with the forum participants.
Mr Cheung (centre) speaking at the dialogue session.
The Chief Secretary for Administration, Mrs Carrie Lam (second right), the Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung (middle) and the Permanent Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Miss Annie Tam (second left), accompanied by the Vice-chairman of the Employees Retraining Board (ERB), Mr William Leung Wing-cheung (first right) and the Executive Director of the ERB, Mr Ng Ka-kwong (first left), officiating at the ERB20 Closing Ceremony cum the 5th ERB 'Manpower Development Scheme' Award Presentation Ceremony.
Mr Cheung (sixth right) pictured with the awardees.
Mr Cheung and Miss Tam (front row, tenth and eleventh right) pictured with the awardees.