TOUCH – Support Service Centre for Ethnic Minorities
Contact Us and Service Objectives
Contact Us
Address:Left Wing G/F & 1/F, Block A, 15 Tung Chung Waterfront Road, Tung Chung, Lantau Island, New Territories
Tel:2988 1422
E-mail:scem@naac.org.hk
Service Type:
Support Service Centre for Ethnic Minorities
Service Hours:
Friday to Wednesday: 9:00 am – 9:00 pm
Thursday & Public Holidays – closed
Service Objectives
With the concept of “our strength plus the community”, to provide life skill training to raise individual’s ability and strength; to empower the strength of different minority groups to create more resources in the community so that a more positive relationship can be created among different minority groups; as a result, a harmonised community with social cohesion can be achieved; to raise a sense of belonging. This can help positively change the feelings of the ethnic minorities and let them feel they are being respected, cared and supported.
Target Group and Scopes of Service
Target Group
People of all ethnic minorities
Scopes of Service
Language Class: to provide English class on elementary, intermediate and advance level to adult learners.
Academic Enhancement: to provide Mathematics and Chinese class to lower secondary students and primary school students.
Tutorial: to give tutorial class to lower secondary students and primary school students.
Services Enquiries: to raise the knowledge about the public services available in Hong Kong.
Women’s Health Programme: to provide women with the latest health information and to raise their health awareness.
Employment Service: to provide assistance in job hunting through employment development programme and counselling.
Volunteer Service: to encourage participation in volunteer activities so as to make contribution to the society.
Interactive Group and Community Ambassador Network: to build a hoarmonised society.
Social Integration and Culture Appreciation Programme: to integrate into the society and appreciate the culture.
Know the Local Culture Programme: to know the local culture and development in Hong Kong so as to cultivate a sense of belonging.
Personal Development Programme: exercising, leadership training, interest group, cultural activities.
Communication: to provide activity information in the centre and share opinion, interest and experience.
Apart from setting up a task force on children and youth, specialised programmes are designed for the youth.
Facilities and Fees
Facilities
Dance studio, activity room, gathering room, youth area and pantry.
Fees
Free of charge
Application Procedures and Withdrawal Procedures
Application Procedures
Applicants can visit the centre in person or make a call to the centre.
Applicants can be referred by government departments, the Social Welfare Department, hospitals, non-government organisations, local groups and individuals.
Withdrawal Procedure
Visit the centre in person or make a call or write to the centre.
Centre Information
Centre Information