Casual chat: Acting Chief Executive Donald Tsang visits the Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui Chuk Yuen Canon Martin District Elderly Community Centre at Chuk Yuen (North) Estate.

To realise our vision of a caring society, the Government will provide specialised support services to those in need, Acting Chief Executive Donald Tsang says, adding it will continue its efforts to create an environment in which all people can develop their potential.

He made the comments after visiting the Hong Kong Bank Foundation Hong Chi Fung Tak Centre and the Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui Chuk Yuen Canon Martin District Elderly Community Centre in Wong Tai Sin today.  

He said both the Government and people working in the social welfare sector spare no effort in providing the elderly and less fortunate members of the community with a physical and social environment that helps them become self-reliant and integrate into our community.

Remarkable job

"Faced with economic restructuring and social change, those in the social welfare sector, whether they work in the Government or the non-government organisation sector, are doing a remarkable job in achieving these goals under enormous pressure," he said.

"Their contributions in providing services to citizens in need and fostering a harmonious society in Hong Kong are greatly appreciated. The Government will continue to support them while consolidating our partnership with the NGO sector."

Before concluding his visit, Mr Tsang visited an 82-year-old woman in Chuk Yeun (North) Estate. She is an experienced volunteer of the Chuk Yuen Canon Martin District Elderly Community Centre's Support Team for the Elderly.

"I am heartened to learn that despite her advanced age, she remains very active in helping and visiting other senior citizens. She and other elderly volunteers have made valuable contributions in fostering mutual care and support in the community. They deserve our deep respect," Mr Tsang said.