Civil Service Newsletter March 2024 Issue No.116

Civil Service Volunteer Service

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Civil Service Volunteer Teams actively participate in large-scale events
Civil Service Volunteer Teams support the Community Chest 55th Anniversary Walk for Millions

The Civil Service Volunteer Teams joined hands to support mega sports events

Civil Service Volunteer Teams partner with different organisations to promote diversified volunteer services
Extraordinary Horse Riding Fun for Children

A Happy Life for the Elderly with Innovative Technology

Civil servants united to support the District Council election

Explanation of WCAG 2.0 Level Double-A Conformance
A Happy Life for the Elderly with Innovative Technology

The Office of the Government Chief Information Officer

The Secretary for the Civil Service, Mrs Ingrid Yeung Ho Poi-yan (second row, fourth right), the Permanent Secretary for the Civil Service, Mr Clement Leung Cheuk-man (first row, third left), the Government Chief Information Officer, Mr Tony Wong Chi-kwong (first row, fourth right), the Chairman of the Y. Elites Association, Mr Lawrence Lam Chi-bun (second row, second right), the Legislative Council Member cum Deputy Secretary of the Y. Elites Association, the Hon Nixie Lam Lam (front row, centre), and the Chairman of NAAC, Mr Tai Keen-man (second row, centre), along with the participating guests and volunteer teams, took group picture in the digital outreach activity at the Spring Lantern Festival of the Lunar New Year.
The Secretary for the Civil Service, Mrs Ingrid Yeung Ho Poi-yan (second row, fourth right), the Permanent Secretary for the Civil Service, Mr Clement Leung Cheuk-man (first row, third left), the Government Chief Information Officer, Mr Tony Wong Chi-kwong (first row, fourth right), the Chairman of the Y. Elites Association, Mr Lawrence Lam Chi-bun (second row, second right), the Legislative Council Member cum Deputy Secretary of the Y. Elites Association, the Hon Nixie Lam Lam (front row, centre), and the Chairman of NAAC, Mr Tai Keen-man (second row, centre), along with the participating guests and volunteer teams, took group picture in the digital outreach activity at the Spring Lantern Festival of the Lunar New Year.
AT the Spring Lantern Festival of the Lunar New Year, the volunteer team of the Office of the Government Chief Information Officer (OGCIO) jointly organised a digital outreach activity for the elderly with the Neighbourhood Advice-Action Council (NAAC). During the event, there were also youth volunteers from the Home2 Youth Hostel helping the elderly in experiencing a variety of digital games that were both mentally and physically beneficial.

OGCIO volunteer team, the youth volunteers and the participating guests were all actively engaged in this activity. It started with a New Year’s greeting to all the participants from the robot funded by the OGCIO’s "ICT Outreach Programme for the Elderly". The robot, which was modified to resemble the God of Wealth, greeted participants and the elderly and brought them Chinese New Year blessings, making the festive day even more enjoyable.

The digital games arranged for that day were diversified. There were games where the elderly could use tablet computers to participate in the "Metaverse Lunar New Year Red Banners Wishing" activity, create their own couplets and instantly view their own and others' congratulatory messages on the digital wishing tree. Moreover, the elderly participated in ball games via interactive projection. Also, there were smart mirrors that could guide the elderly to do exercises, and a game booth that allowed the elderly to visit some local historical buildings as well as scenic spots in Zhangjiajie and Chengdu by wearing virtual reality glasses.

The Deputy Government Chief Information Officer, Mr Kingsley Wong King-man (first row, first right) guided the elderly to use smart mirror in doing exercise.
The Deputy Government Chief Information Officer, Mr Kingsley Wong King-man (first row, first right) guided the elderly to use smart mirror in doing exercise.
The Government Chief Information Officer, Mr Tony Wong (first row, first right) guided the elderly to use virtual reality technology to visit local historical building.
The Government Chief Information Officer, Mr Tony Wong (first row, first right) guided the elderly to use virtual reality technology to visit local historical building.
The Assistant Government Chief Information Officer, Ms Cari Wu Wa (first row, second right) and the elderly used tablets to create their own couplets.
The Assistant Government Chief Information Officer, Ms Cari Wu Wa (first row, second right) and the elderly used tablets to create their own couplets.

All the elderly participants learnt that using smartphones and innovative technologies not only brings convenience and facilitates their connection with their families and the community, but also helps them maintain both physical and mental health which is the key to a happy life. At the end of the activity, all the elderly left with joy.

The Volunteer Team of the Office of the Government Chief Information Officer (OGCIO)

The Volunteer Team of the OGCIO was established in 2001. In addition to serving the community through sharing the knowledge of information technology, the volunteer team also cooperates with various social welfare organisations to provide volunteer services to their service targets, such as visiting the elderly, making handicrafts with the elderly, arranging birthday parties for them, etc. In addition, the volunteer team has participated in various types of volunteer services, such as supporting major sports events, cultural and environmental protection activities, as well as cooperating with schools to share work experience with students in life planning activities. Last year, the volunteer team participated in more than 60 volunteer services.

“ICT Outreach Programme for the Elderly”

OGCIO has introduced several rounds of “ICT Outreach Programme for the Elderly” since 2014, providing funding support for non-profit-making organisations to help the elderly learn to use tablets and other mobile devices, and let them understand how digital technology could improve their quality of life. With the support of professional social workers and volunteers, the elderly are encouraged and assisted in adopting digital technology to broaden their social circles and integrate themselves into the digital society.