Photo Gallery
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung (first right), visits the Labour Department's Tung Chung Job Centre. Picture shows Mr Cheung chatting with participants of the Employment Services Ambassador Programme for Ethinic Minorities to understand their employment needs.
Mr Cheung (fifth right) is pictured with staff of the Labour Department and participants of the Employment Services Ambassador Programme for Ethinic Minorities in Tung Chung Job Centre. Third left is the Under Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Stephen Sui.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, delivered a speech at the opening ceremony of the Community Investment and Inclusion Fund (CIIF) Forum 2014.
Speaking at the opening of the Forum, Mr Cheung pointed out that the CIIF has been adopting a people-oriented and responsive approach in meeting society's needs.
The Chief Secretary for Administration, Mrs Carrie Lam, addressed the Social Capital Builder Award Presentation Ceremony.
Mrs Lam (centre), presenting the Outstanding Social Capital Partnership Award to representatives of an enterprise awardee at the Social Capital Builder Award Presentation Ceremony.
Mr Cheung (centre), presents the Outstanding Project Award to representatives of a project awardee.
Mrs Lam (front row, centre) and Mr Cheung (front row, fourth left) in a group photo with the Permanent Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Miss Annie Tam (front row, third left); the Chairman of the CIIF Committee, Dr Lam Ching-choi (front row, fourth right); the Vice-chairman, Professor Joe Leung (front row, third right); and winning individuals and representatives of enterprises.
Accompanied by Dr Lam (front row, first right), Mrs Lam (front row, third right) and Mr Cheung (front row, second right) toured the Project Expo before the award presentation ceremony and observed participants of a CIIF-funded project taking part in an activity.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung (third left), attends the HSBC Living Business Awards Presentation Ceremony 2014. Mr Cheung is pictured with HSBC's Head of Commercial Banking Hong Kong, Mr Albert Chan (third right), the Chief Executive Officer of Business Environment Council, Ms Agnes Li (second left), the Chief Executive of The Hong Kong Council of Social Service, Mr Chua Hoi-wai (second right), the President of Hong Kong Institute of Human Resource Management, Mr David Li (first left), and Managing Director of Dunwell Industrial (Holdings) Limited (a winner of the award in its first programme year), Mr Daniel Cheng (first right), as they officiate at the ceremony. The awards recognise small and medium-sized enterprises with a strong commitment in environmental protection, community engagement and people management.
Mr Cheung (fourth left, front row) is pictured with participating guests and representatives of winning organisations at the ceremony.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung (left), meets Consul-General of Ireland in Hong Kong, Mr Peter Ryan.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung (middle), meets with visiting Regional Director for International Labour Organization Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific, Mr Yoshiteru Uramoto (left), and the Country Director for International Labour Organization Country Office for China and Mongolia, Mr Tim De Meyer (right), to exchange views on a range of labour matters.
Mr Cheung (right) was pictured with Mr Yoshiteru Uramoto.
Other senior officials joining the exchange meeting include the Permanent Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Miss Annie Tam (third left), the Under Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Stephen Sui (first left), the Commissioner for Labour, Mr Donald Tong (second right), Deputy Commissioner for Labour (Labour Administration), Mr Byron Ng (second left), and Deputy Commissioner for Labour (Occupational Safety and Health), Mr David Leung (first right).
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung (centre), Executive Director and Head of Retail Banking and Wealth Management of Hang Seng Bank, Mr Nixon Chan (left), and Chairperson of the Hong Kong Council of Social Service, Mr Bernard Chan (right), officiate at the launch ceremony of the Hang Seng-HKCSS Youth Career Exploration Programme, which encourages young people to plan ahead for their future career.
Mr Cheung (front row, centre), Mr Nixon Chan (front row, fifth left), and Mr Bernard Chan (front row, fifth right), pictured with other guests and student awardees.
Speaking at the opening ceremony of the Stargaze Camp for All & the Blind 2014, the Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, emphasises that the Government is dedicated to support persons with disabilities with a view to promoting a caring and inclusive society.
Mr Cheung (first left) is pictured with the visually impaired, volunteers and guide dogs in the Camp.
Mr Cheung (eighth right) is pictured with persons with disabilities and volunteers in the Camp.
Parade of camps at the Stargaze Camp site – a familiar yet different scene.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung (third right) meets with the delegation of the Department of Social Welfare and Development of the Philippines to exchange views on matters of mutual interest. On the third left and second left are respectively the Secretary of Department of Social Welfare and Development of the Philippines, Ms Corazon Juliano Soliman, and the Consul General of the Philippine Consulate General in Hong Kong, Ms Bernardita L. Catalla.
Mr Cheung is pictured with Ms Corazon Juliano Soliman.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung (second right), visited St James' Settlement Child Care Centre (Kennedy Road) in Wan Chai this afternoon to see the child care and support services provided by the centre. Picture shows Mr Cheung observing a class together with the centre's Headmistress, Ms Cheng Ka-yee (second left).
Mr Cheung (back row, left) was briefed by the Chief Executive Officer of St James' Settlement, Mrs Cynthia Luk (back row, centre) on the centre's child care services. He expressed thanks to child care centres in the Wan Chai and Central and Western districts which had remained open to provide essential support to parents in need during the recent class suspension of all kindergartens in the two districts.
Accompanied by Mrs Cynthia Luk (second left), Mr Cheung (first left) paid a visit to a sheltered workshop of St James' Settlement to better understand the daily training environment for persons with disabilities.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, officiated at the Elder Academy High Table Dinner organised by the New Territories West Elder Academies Cluster at The University of Hong Kong. Picture shows Mr Cheung delivering a speech before the dinner.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, officiated at the launching of an after-school counselling programme organised by the Hong Kong and Macao Lions Beacon for Youth Foundation. Picture shows Mr Cheung (seventh right) chatting with children participating in the programme and their parents after the ceremony.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, visited Kwai Tsing District. Photo shows Mr Cheung (back row, centre), accompanied by the District Officer (Kwai Tsing), Mr Alan Lo (back row, second right), exchanging views with the Kwai Tsing District Council Chairman, Mr Fong Ping (back row, second left), and over 20 members of the Council on district needs and issues of concern.
Mr Cheung (front row, fifth right) with the Chairman and members of Kwai Tsing District Council.
Accompanied by the Chairman of Yan Chai Hospital's Board of Directors, Mrs Susan So (second right), Mr Cheung (second left) visited Yan Chai Hospital Tung Pak Ying Kindergarten/Child Care Centre to learn more about the school's operation and the school life of the newly arrived students, as briefed by the school's principal, Ms Decky Wong (first right).
Mr Cheung (second row, third left) is pictured with Mrs So (second row, second right), Ms Wong (back row, sixth left), Mr Alan Lo (second row, second left), and staff of Yan Chai Hospital Tung Pak Ying Kindergarten/Child Care Centre.
The Labour and Welfare Bureau (LWB) and Radio Television Hong Kong (RTHK) jointly held an award presentation ceremony of the 2013-14 Talent-Wise Employment Charter and Inclusive Organisations Recognition Scheme cum television variety show to let participating organisations and employees share their experience in promoting employment of persons with disabilities as well as to commend outstanding employers who have been active in implementing the Charter. Picture shows the Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, delivering a speech at the ceremony.
At the ceremony, Mr Cheung (centre) presented the Inclusive Organisation Logo to representatives of organisations participating in the Scheme to underline the community's concerted efforts to promote the Scheme.
Mr Cheung (front right) presented an award of recognition to Supreme Inclusive Organisation to an employer organisation.
Mr Cheung (front row, centre) officiated at the opening ceremony of the television variety show with other officiating guests, including the Chairman of the Hong Kong Joint Council for People with Disabilities, Mr Cheung Kin-fai (front row, first left); the Permanent Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Miss Annie Tam (front row, second left) ; the Chairman of the Rehabilitation Advisory Committee, Mr Herman Hui (front row, third left) ; the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Council of Social Service, Mr Chua Hoi-wai (front row, third right) ; Deputy Director of Broadcasting Mr Tai Keen-man (front row, second right); and the Chairperson of the Rehabilitation Advisory Committee Sub-committee on Employment, Ms Deborah Wan (front row, first right) .
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, respectively met with three former hidden youths in Yuen Long and Tuen Mun. Picture shows Mr Cheung (first left) chatting with a former hidden youth (first right) to understand how he stepped out of his solitary past under the assistance of social workers from Hong Kong Christian Service.
Mr Cheung (first right) chats with another former hidden youth (first left). On the second left is the social worker of the Hong Kong Christian Service.
Picture shows Mr Cheung (second left) paying home visit to one of the former hidden youth (second right). On the first left is the social worker of the Hong Kong Christian Service.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung (second left), meets with the delegation of the Japan-Hong Kong Parliamentarian League to exchange views on matters of mutual interest.
Mr Cheung (front row, second right) is pictured with the Vice-Chairman of the Japan-Hong Kong Parliamentarian League, Mr Yuichiro Hata (front row, first right), Consul-General of Japan in Hong Kong (Ambassador), Mr Hitoshi Noda (front row, second left), other members of the delegation and the Principal Hong Kong Economic and Trade Representative, Ms Sally Wong (back row, first right).
The Labour Department held an encouragement session for the trainees of the Employment Services Ambassador Programme for Ethnic Minorities. Photo shows the Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung (back row, fifth left); the Assistant Commissioner for Labour (Employment Services), Mrs Tonia Leung (back row, fourth left); and the Chief Executive Officer of Baptist Oi Kwan Social Service, Mr Johnny Tsang (back row, eighth left), with the trainees.
Mr Cheung (first left) chats with the trainees of the Employment Services Ambassador Programme for Ethnic Minorities to learn more about their employment needs.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung (second row, seventh right), officiates at the appreciation ceremony of CLP Subsidy Programme for Energy Efficient Electrical Appliances. Mr Cheung is pictured with the Managing Director of CLP, Mr Paul Poon (second row, eighth left), Chief Corporate Development Officer, Ms Quince Chong (second row, sixth right) and other officiating guests and volunteers.
Mr Cheung (centre) visits a beneficiary of the subsidy programme with Mr Poon (second right) and Ms Chong (first left), and demonstrates the use of the new appliances.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, officiated at the International KamCha Competition 2014 (Hong Kong-Style Milk Tea) Hong Kong Final, during which he demonstrated milk tea brewing.
Mr Cheung (right) demonstrates milk tea brewing with contestants from the Society for the Aid and Rehabilitation of Drug Abusers.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, visited young trainees working in two elderly homes. Picture shows Mr Cheung (first right) talking with trainees of the Pilot Project on Multi-skills Workers Training at the Hiu Kwong (To Kwa Wan) Nursing Centre in To Kwa Wan to better understand their daily work. On first left is the Executive Director of Hiu Kwong Nursing Service Limited, Mr Henry Shie.
Mr Cheung (fourth right) in a group photo with trainees of the Pilot Project on Multi-skills Workers Training at the Hiu Kwong (To Kwa Wan) Nursing Centre.
Mr Cheung (first left) observes how a trainee serves elderly people at the Oasis Nursing Home in Tsz Wan Shan.
Mr Cheung (front right) chats with a trainee to learn more about his daily work.
Mr Cheung (centre) is pictured with trainees of the Pilot Project on Multi-skills Workers Training at the Oasis Nursing Home. He encouraged them to grasp the opportunities of an ageing population to realise their career aspirations in the elderly service industry.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, visited the Youth Employment Start (Y.E.S.) in Kwai Fong. Picture shows Mr Cheung (first left); the Commissioner for Labour, Mr Donald Tong (first right); and the Deputy Commissioner for Labour (Labour Administration), Mr Byron Ng (second right), touring the Y.E.S. Business Members' Corner to see how registered members make use of the free facilities to print promotional materials.
Mr Cheung (third left) chats with Business Members to understand how they benefit from the centre's services to develop their own businesses.
Mr Cheung (first right) is briefed on the career consultation services provided to young people and chats with secondary students taking part in a Junior Career Planner Contest.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, visited two care and attention homes run by the Asia Women's League Limited (AWL). Picture shows Mr Cheung (third right) chatting with an elderly resident at one of the care and attention homes. On first right and fifth right are respectively AWL's Permanent President, Mrs Chan Chan Sau-ying, and its Chairman, Mrs Fok Tsang Shou-ying.
Mr Cheung (second right) chats with an elderly resident in a physiotherapy session.
Mr Cheung (sixth right) is pictured with care and attention home staff and elderly residents.
Mr Cheung (front row, right) is pictured with a 107-year-old resident (front row, left) and care and attention home staff.
Mr Cheung (third right) participates in a word game with residents of the two care and attention homes.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, visited the secretariats of the Standard Working Hours Committee and the Minimum Wage Commission. Picture shows Mr Cheung (fifth right) speaking with staff of the Standard Working Hours Committee secretariat to better understand their daily work. On fourth right is the Assistant Commissioner for Labour (Policy Support), Mr Nicholas Chan.
Mr Cheung (first left) talks with staff of the Minimum Wage Commission secretariat and encourages them to keep up their good work.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung (second right), visited the Medical Social Services Units (MSSUs) in Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital to see for himself the work of front-line medical social workers. Photo shows Mr Cheung being briefed on the daily operation of an MSSU by the officer-in-charge, Ms Li Kwai-yin (first left). On the first right is the District Social Welfare Officer (Eastern and Wan Chai), Mr Ngan Man-por.
Mr Cheung (first right) talks with the officer-in-charge of an MSSU, Mr Eric Yeung (second left), in the Psychiatric Department of Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital on the work of medical social workers in the Psychiatric Department.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung (first right), visits the Volunteer Action Centre of the Agency for Volunteer Service (AVS) and speaks with volunteers. Accompanying Mr Cheung is the Chairman of the AVS, Mr Lee Jark-pui (first left).
Mr Cheung (fourth left) chats with volunteers.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung (front row, third left) officiates at the graduation ceremony of Elder Academy of The Open University of Hong Kong. Mr Cheung is pictured with the President of the Open University of Hong Kong, Prof. Wong Yuk-shan (front row, second left), the President of BCT Third Age Academy, Ms Lau Ka-shi (front row, second right), the Director of Li Ka Shing Institute of Professional and Continuing Education, Prof. Lui Yu-hon (front row, first left), the Vice-chairman of Elderly Commission, Dr Lam Ching-choi (front row, third right), and other participating guests and graduating students.
During his speech at the ceremony, Mr Cheung calls for the continuous community support to the Government's effort in promoting life-long learning and social participation of the elderly, so as to promote the concept of active ageing.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung (second left), visited the Yau Ma Tei Integrated Family Service Centre of the Social Welfare Department (SWD)'s Kowloon City & Yau Tsim Mong District Social Welfare Office. Photo shows Mr Cheung, accompanied by the officer-in-charge of the Yau Ma Tei Integrated Family Service Centre, Ms Scarlett Tam (first right), visiting a painting class for ethnic minority children.
Mr Cheung (fourth left), accompanied by the District Social Welfare Officer (Kowloon City/Yau Tsim Mong) of the SWD, Ms Wong Yin-yee (fifth left), and Ms Tam (second left), listens as a voluntary tutor (third left) talks about her experiences in teaching English classes for new arrivals and retirees in the past 10 years.
Mr Cheung (back row, second left) chats with participants in a parent-child cooking activity organised by the centre.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung (centre), Steward of The Hong Kong Jockey Club, Mr Anthony Chow (second left), the Chairman of Elderly Commission, Prof Alfred Chan (first right), the President of Open University of Hong Kong, Prof Wong Yuk-shan (second right) and Deputy Director of Social Welfare Department, Mr Lam Ka-tai (first left), officiate at the launch ceremony of the Jockey Club Home Health Watch Programme.
Mr Cheung chats with the home-carers and volunteers of the Programme and encourages them to apply what they learnt to support those in need in the community.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, addresses at the 20th anniversary ceremony of the "Uncle Long Legs' Letter Box" service programme of Evangelical Lutheran Church Social Service - HK
Mr Cheung (left) chats with two children during the ceremony. He also read out a reply letter he wrote in the name of "Uncle Long Legs".
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung (seventh left, front row), attends the premiere of Television Broadcasts Limited's docudrama series "Shades of Life". Photo shows Mr Cheung pictured with Television Broadcasts Limited's Assistant General Manager, Mr Peter Au (sixth right, front row), director of drama production, Ms Catherine Tsang (sixth left, front row), chief producer of the "Shades of Life" series, Mr Franklin Wong (fifth right, front row), and other participating artistes and guests.
Mr Cheung (second left, front row), Mr Au (second right, front row), Ms Tsang (first left, front row) and Mr Wong (first right, front row) officiated at the opening ceremony of the premiere.
During his speech at the premiere, Mr Cheung appealed to the participants to sympathise with those around them and care for the community.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung, attended the launching ceremony of the Community Intern Program organised by Citi and the Hong Kong Council of Social Service. During his speech, Mr Cheung reminded the interns to fully utilise the programme and equip themselves well for their next stage of life.
Mr Cheung (centre) is pictured with the Country Business Manager for Hong Kong and Macau of Citi, Mr Weber Lo (left) and the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Council of Social Service, Mr Chua Hoi-wai (right).
Mr Cheung (eighth left, front row) is pictured with Mr Lo (seventh right, front row), Mr Chua (seventh left, front row) and other participating guests and interns.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung (eighth right), attended the opening ceremony of the 10th International Conference on Grief and Bereavement in Contemporary Society. Photo shows Mr Cheung pictured with the President and Vice-Chancellor of The University of Hong Kong, Professor Peter Mathieson (ninth left), the Chairman of the Board of Stewards of The Hong Kong Jockey Club, Mr Brian Stevenson (seventh right), the Dean of Social Sciences of The University of Hong Kong, Professor John Burns (eighth left), the Chairperson of the Conference's Organising Committee, Professor Cecilia Chan (fifth right) and other participating guests after watching a lion dance performance.
During his speech at the ceremony, Mr Cheung said that the Administration will continue to promote the continuum-of-care concept in caring for frail elderly persons, and adopt an integrated and family-based approach to assist families of the deceased cope with grief and mourning.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung (centre), officiates at the WorldSkills Hong Kong Competition 2014 Launch Ceremony. Other officiating guests include Chairman of the Standing Committee on Youth Skills Competition, Mr Herman Hui (second right), Chairman of Vocational Training Council, Dr Clement Chen (second left), Chairman of Construction Industry Council, Mr Lee Shing-see (first right) and Executive Director of Clothing Industry Training Authority, Professor Philip Yeung (first left).
Mr Cheung (second left) chats with contestants of WorldSkills Hong Kong Competition 2014.
Mr Cheung (second right) joins the "Have-a-Go activities".
Mr Cheung (sixth left, back row) is pictured with Mr Herman Hui (seventh left, back row), Dr Clement Chen (eighth left, back row), Mr Lee Shing-see (fifth left, back row), the Executive Director of Vocational Training Council, Mrs Carrie Yau (second left, back row) and other participating guests and contestants.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-Chung (second left) visited elderly singletons in Wong Tai Sin with Member of Legislative Council, Ms Chan Yuen-han (first right) and the President of Hong Kong Economic and Trade Association, Dr Eddy Li (second right). They showed their concern to the elderly people by giving them electrical appliances and rice dumplings.
Mr Cheung (second left), Ms Chan (first right) and Dr Li (first left) chatted with an elderly person.
Speaking at the “Say YES to Work” Youth Employment cum Summer Job Recruitment Expo 2014, the Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, advises youngsters to grasp opportunities and better equip themselves for joining the labour market.
Mr Cheung (third left), the Chairman of the Central & Western District Council, Mr Yip Wing-shing (second left), the President of Hong Kong Young Women’s Christian Association, Mrs Patricia Ling (first left), and other officiating guests are pictured at the opening ceremony of the Recruitment Expo.
Mr Cheung (second left) chats with an employer representative (first left) when touring around the Recruitment Expo.
At the pledging ceremony of the 6th Cathay Pacific “I Can Fly” Programme, the Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung (third left), accompanied by the Chief Operating Officer of Cathay Pacific, Mr Rupert Hogg (second left), and the Director Corporate Affairs, Ms Chitty Cheung (first left), present to the participating members a boarding pass which signifies the launch of the Programme and the take-off of their flying path.
Mr Cheung (centre) leads programme participants to read out the pledge, encouraging them to aim high.
Mr Cheung (centre) is pictured with leaders and participants of the programme.
Mr Cheung (fourth left, second row) is pictured with Mr Rupert Hogg (fourth right, second row), Ms Chitty Cheung (third left, second row), the Chairman of the Working Group of the Bless Hong Kong Campaign, Ms Leonie Ki (second left, second row), the Deputy Director-General of Civil Aviation, Mr Colman Ng (third right, second row), and other participating guests, leaders and participants of the programme.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung (fourth left), meets with new immigrant women at the Sham Shui Po office of the Society for Community Organization (SoCO) to hear their views and needs for employment, training and child care services.
Mr Cheung (centre) receives submission from the new immigrant women.
During his speech at the kick-off cum certificate presentation ceremony for Child Development Fund (CDF) projects, the Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, said that the CDF had helped underprivileged children grow by providing them with guidance, widening their horizons and exposure, and encouraging them to plan for their future.
Mr Cheung (seventh left, front row), the Permanent Secretary for Labour and Welfare and Chairman of the Steering Committee on CDF, Miss Annie Tam (eighth left, front row), members of the Steering Committee on CDF and representatives of the supporting organisations officiate at the kick-off ceremony for the fourth batch of CDF projects.
Mr Cheung (fourth left, back row) is pictured with participating students, mentors and staff from one of the supporting organisations - Hong Kong Children & Youth Services after the ceremony.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, visited Kowloon City. Photo shows Mr Cheung (fifth left), accompanied by the principal of Po Leung Kuk Lam Man Chan English Primary School, Ms Man Sze-wing (fourth left), chatting with students of various nationalities to learn about how they take part in class.
Mr Cheung (third left), Ms Man (first left) and the District Officer (Kowloon City), Mr William Tsui (second left), watch a demonstration of Chinese calligraphy by a Filipino student of the school.
Accompanied by the Vicar of Sheng Kung Hui Holy Carpenter Church, the Venerable Mark Tang (first right), and its Service Director, Mr Shum Wai-chuen (first left), Mr Cheung (second right) tours the District Elderly Community Centre of the Church and talks with an elderly participant there.
Mr Cheung (back row, second right) meets with the Chairman of the Kowloon City District Council, Mr Lau Wai-wing (back row, first right), and other District Council members to learn about local needs and concerns.
Mr Cheung introduces the Government's labour and welfare policies to the Kowloon City District Council.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, delivers a speech in a plenary session of the 35th Asian Racing Conference to address how horse racing has brought social benefits to Hong Kong from the perspective of community investment, societal engagement and helping the needy.
Mr Cheung (fourth left), former Premier of the State of Victoria in Australia, Mr John Brumby (fourth right), Chairman of the Asian Racing Federation, Mr Koji Sato (second right), Chief Executive Officer of West Kowloon Cultural District Authority, Mr Michael Lynch (second left), and a number of The Hong Kong Jockey Club senior representatives are pictured at the Conference.
During his speech at the opening ceremony of Hong Kong Community Network, the Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, says that the Administration will continue to address the ethnic minorities’ need in education, employment and social networking so as to build a more cohesive society.
Mr Cheung (centre, back row), Chairman of Hong Kong Community Network, Professor Joe Leung Cho-bun (fourth right, back row), member of the Commission on Poverty, Dr Law Chi-kwong (third right, back row), Legislative Councillor, Ms Chan Yuen-han (third left, back row), and other officiating guests are pictured with the ethnic minority kids at the ceremony.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung (eighth right, middle row), the Chairman of Elderly Commission, Professor Alfred Chan (seventh right, middle row), the Managing Director of HK Electric, Mr Wan Chi-tin (ninth right, middle row), and the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Council of Social Service, Mr Chua Hoi-wai (tenth right, middle row) officiate at the Completion Ceremony for The University of 3rd Age Network of Hong Kong 2013-2014, and are pictured with participating students.
Mr Cheung (second right, front row), Professor Alfred Chan (first right, front row), Mr Wan Chi-tin (second left, front row), and Mr Chua Hoi-wai (first left, front row) are pictured with students who participated in a drama performance at the ceremony.
Mr Cheung speaks to guests and students at the ceremony.
When delivering a speech at the Youth New World Opening Ceremony, the Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, says that the Administration will continue to allocate resources to help children and youth of the grassroots families on their long-term development.
Picture shows Mr Cheung (third left), the Honorary Chairman of Chow Tai Fook Charity Foundation, Dr Henry Cheng Kar-shun (third right), the Chairman of Youth New World, Mr Tang Wing-chun (first right), the Vice-chairperson of the Societal Engagement Task Force of the Commission on Poverty, Miss Leonie Ki (second right) and other guests officiating at the Youth New World Opening Ceremony. The Youth New World aims to provide youths from grassroots families in Kwun Tong with diverse services ranging from academic guidance, talent development to leadership training.
Mr Cheung (third right, back row) is pictured with other officiating guests and young participants of Adversity Challengers.Mr Cheung (third right, back row) is pictured with other officiating guests and young participants of Adversity Challengers.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, delivers a speech on the Government's effort in improving the well-being of elderly people and promoting active ageing at the Microsoft CityNext Forum Series: A Better Third Age Through Technology organised by Microsoft.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung (third left), meets with the Alliance for Protection of Low-income Families to listen to their views on the Low-income Working Family Allowance (LIFA).
Mr Cheung (seventh right, front row) receiving the position paper on LIFA from the Alliance for Protection of Low-income Families.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung (second left), the Chairman of the Executive Committee of Heep Hong Society, Professor Daniel Shek (first right) and the Executive Director, Charities of The Hong Kong Jockey Club, Mr Douglas So (second right) officiate at the launch ceremony for redevelopment of Catherine Lo Centre of Heep Hong Society.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung (seventh right, front row) is pictured with the President of Rotary Club of Kowloon West, Dr Wing Leung (seventh left, front row), and other panel judges and guests at the prize-giving ceremony of a microfilm competition organised by Rotary Club of Kowloon West to show respect to the elderly.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung (sixth left) is pictured with the Chairman of SAHK, Professor Leung Nai-kong (seventh left, back row), Steward of The Hong Kong Jockey Club, Mr Anthony Chow (fifth left), and other officiating guests at the opening ceremony of Jockey Club Garden.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung (centre), Dr Aron Harilela (third right) and Mrs Harilela (second right), Chairman of Po Leung Kuk, Dr Eric Cheng (third left) and other officiating guests performing the ribbon-cutting ceremony of the Po Leung Kuk Padma and Hari Harilela Integrated Rehabilitation Centre.
Mr Cheung (first left), Dr Aron Harilela (third left) and Mrs Harilela (second left), observe a trainee creating a mosaic art piece.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung (eighth left), encourages both employers and employees to attach importance to occupational safety and health while speaking at the opening ceremony of a charity walk organised by The Hong Kong Federation of Trade Unions Occupational Safety and Health Association. On the third left is the Commissioner for Labour, Mr Donald Tong.
Mr Cheung (centre) officiates at the start of the charity walk with other officiating guests.
The Final of the 2nd Social Capital School Drama Competition, organised by the Community Investment and Inclusion Fund (CIIF), was successfully held at the Academic Community Hall, Hong Kong Baptist University. Picture shows the Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, delivering a speech at the event.
Mr Cheung (back row, eighth right) in a group photo with the Chairman of the CIIF Committee, Dr Lam Ching-choi (back row, ninth right), as well as other CIIF Committee members, judges and winning teams at the 2nd Social Capital School Drama Competition.
Mr Cheung (front row, third right) with students of Baptist Lui Ming Choi Secondary School who won the Overall Championship of the 2nd Social Capital School Drama Competition
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung (back row, fifth left), officiates at the "Grant-in-aid" Brightens Children's Lives Charity Project Wing Hang Bank Walk for Charity 2014 organised by St. James' Settlement. Photo shows Mr Cheung pictured with Vice Chairman of the Executive Committee of St. James' Settlement, Mr Michael Leung Kai-hung (back row, fourth left), Chief Executive Officer of St. James' Settlement, Mrs Cynthia Luk Ho Kam-wan (back row, fifth right), Chairman of Wing Hang Bank Corporate Social Responsibility Committee and Executive Director & Senior General Manager of Wing Hang Bank, Mr Michael Fung Yuk-sing (back row, sixth left), and other participating guests and students.
Mr Cheung (back row, fifth right) and other guests are pictured with students joining the Walk.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, attends International Conference: Overcoming Challenges in Active Ageing 2014 organised by the Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong to deliver a keynote address on the Government's policy and measures in promoting active ageing.
Mr Cheung (centre) is pictured with Executive Director of the Vocational Training Council, Mrs Carrie Yau (second right), President of the Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong, Professor David Lim (first right), Professor of the Faculty of Science and Technology of the Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong, Professor Kris Wong (first left), and Project Manager of the Supportive Work-team for Active-ageing Network Office of the Vocational Training Council, Ms Yang Shun-lai (second left).
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung (right), attends a career talk organised by the School of Professional Education and Executive Development of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University to share his insight on how to leverage on one’s advantages to enter the job market. On the left is the Director of the School, Dr Jack Lo.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, visits the Salvation Army Hoi Tai Residence for Senior Citizens in Mong Kok to extend his Lunar New Year greetings to the elderly. Photo shows Mr Cheung (left) presenting mandarins to the senior residents.
Mr Cheung visits the Salvation Army Hoi Tai Residence for Senior Citizens in Mong Kok to extend his Lunar New Year greetings to the elderly. Photo shows Mr Cheung (right) presenting mandarins to the senior residents.
Mr Cheung (front row, third left) is pictured with elderly residents and staff members of the elderly home.
Mr Cheung (left) expresses warm regards and well wishes to an elderly resident.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, visited the Tung Wah Group of Hospitals Jockey Club Rehabilitation Complex to celebrate the advent of the Lunar New Year. Photo shows Mr Cheung (first right) presenting candies to residents in a vocational rehabilitation training class.
Mr Cheung (centre) exchanges Lunar New Year well wishes with a resident who is a Chinese calligraphy lover.
Mr Cheung (centre) extends Lunar New Year greetings to a resident and expresses his appreciation of the talented man's artworks.
Mr Cheung presents a little gift to a resident with severe disabilities at the Jockey Club Kin Lok Home.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, elaborates about those initiatives on care for the elderly and support for the disadvantaged in the 2014 Policy Address at a press conference.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung (right), visited the Hong Kong Society for the Aged Tsuen Wan District Elderly Community Centre. After watching a mini-film, "Stage for the Aged", recently produced by the Steering Committee on Population Policy, with the elderly members, Mr Cheung encouraged them to actively express their views in the Population Policy Public Engagement Exercise before the consultation period ends on February 23, 2014.
Mr Cheung (left) enjoys a drama performance by elderly members.
Mr Cheung (right) chats with members of the centre's drama club and praises them for fully demonstrating the spirit of "fostering a sense of worth among the elders" and "active ageing".
Mr Cheung (third left) plays a song with elderly members using tablet computers.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung (third right, front row), together with members of the Rehabilitation Advisory Committee (RAC) and colleagues of the Labour and Welfare Bureau, met representatives of the Social Development Division of the UN ESCAP to exchange views on the development of rehabilitation policies and services. On third left, front row is the Director, Social Development Division of UN ESCAP, Ms Nanda Krairiksh and on first right, front row is the Chairman of RAC, Mr Herman Hui Chung-shing.