The government forced citizens to enter multiple places to use "Travel with peace of mind." The Hong Kong Jockey Club announced that it would donate 27 million Hong Kong dollars through its charitable trust fund, and, in conjunction with 12 social welfare organizations and 4 local mobile communication network operators, distributed 20,000 units to support " A smart phone that allows you to travel with peace of mind.
The head of the Hong Kong Jockey Club's Charity Affairs Department (fund-led project), Leung Shu-yee, said on the Hong Kong and Taiwan program "Millenniums" today (22) that the distribution of mobile phones to the first batch of elders began yesterday, and the distribution will be based on the proportion of elders in the 18 districts.
She pointed out that the elderly cases that the cooperating community organizations are following up will benefit first, and the elderly in need can also make enquiries through the hotline or in person at the community center.
Starting from December 9th, citizens must use the Safe Travel app in most public places and all licensed restaurants.
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The head of the Hong Kong Jockey Club's Charity Affairs Department (fund-led project) Leung Suk-yee pointed out that 20,000 mobile phones are not distributed at one time, and the first batch of mobile phones have been distributed to eligible senior citizens yesterday.
She pointed out that the 12 social welfare agencies co-operating with more than 70 community centres for the elderly, accounting for one-third of Hong Kong.
The plan is to distribute mobile phones in at least one community center in each of the 18 districts. The number of mobile phones available in each district will be based on the elderly population and the proportion of poor households. More resources.
Contact the elderly case that is being followed up first
The social welfare agency will first contact the elderly who are in follow-up and needy cases, and other qualified elderly who have not been followed up by social workers can use the hotline or go to the Neighbourhood Elderly Centre and the Community Centre for enquiries.
She said that due to the limited number, she had a "headache" when considering the beneficiaries.
She said that in addition to considering the need to use "travel with peace of mind", she also hopes to connect grassroots elders with the digital world through the plan in the long run.
The Jockey Club, in collaboration with social welfare organizations and local mobile communication network operators, distributed smartphones that support safe travel to approximately 20,000 grassroots elders, while also providing guidance to the elders.
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The organization has employees on duty to teach the elderly to use smartphones
Aberdeen Fong Association Social Services Elderly Services Department Service Director Leung Bitin pointed out that since the announcement of the plan yesterday, elderly people have come to the center to apply and inquire.
She pointed out that the organization will first contact the case being followed up, and other eligible elderly can also apply at the Neighbourhood Elderly Centre, which will refer the case to the organization.
When the organization processes the application, it will first obtain the basic information through the phone and remind them to bring the required documents. If the organization has a mobile phone, it will be distributed on the spot, otherwise the elderly can pick up the mobile phone within two weeks.
She pointed out that the supplier will provide training for employees and volunteers of the organization, and the center will also have someone on duty to teach the elderly to use smartphones.
District councilors approve of checkpoints and fail to take care of all the needy
The chairman of the Tsuen Wan District Council, Chen Wanchen, criticized that the plan did not include a large number of elderly people who have financial needs but did not receive CSSA, and that the homeless in society also need them. The person distributed, "Is it easy to understand?" He pointed out that many elderly people are unable to drink tea in restaurants or go to the market because they do not have smartphones, and social life has changed.
Some listeners called the program and pointed out that their parents are over 80 years old, and the two have dementia and eye surgery. Even if they are eligible to fill in personal information instead of using "Travel with peace of mind", it will be difficult for them.
In addition, because they are not eligible for CSSA, and their family members are unemployed due to the epidemic, they are financially unable to buy smartphones for their parents.
The Jockey Club, in collaboration with social welfare organizations and local mobile communication network operators, distributed smartphones that support safe travel to approximately 20,000 grassroots elders, while also providing guidance to the elders.
(Provided by The Hong Kong Jockey Club)
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