With the active support of HKPCA members and potential members, AGM 2015 was held in great success on August 13, 2015. We were honoured to invite Dr. C.K. LAW , associate professor, Department of Social Work & Social Administration, HKU and First Registrar of Social Worker Registration Board, to be our guest speaker to share with us his precious experience in “Professionalism and Certification in Counselling- from the Experience of Social Work Professional
Development:”. A total of 78 members/potential members joined the meeting, with 84.42% attendant rate. A buffet dinner was held after the meeting providing a good chance for members to socialize and have more informal sharing.
- A total of 8 master degree programs offered by 7 tertiary institutions in Hong Kong have been accredited. Among them, 6 programs
offered by 5 institutions recently passed the three-year review (HKU, CUHK, PolyU, CityU, BU) with 1 program (Bethel Bible Seminary) undergoing its final review. Vice
President Dr. Annis FUNG had further elaborated the background and latest progress report. - A total of 8 motions were passed in the meeting and details are listed in our official website www.hkpca.org.hk
- In order to further promote the counselling development in Hong Kong, a Professional Development/ Research committee will soon be formed to perform researches on related issues.
- The President has reported an increase of general membership of below % compared with 2013:
General Membership +2%
Professional Membership +14%
Approved Counseling Supervisor +27%
Membership Statistics
At the end of December 2014 compared with 2013 (net total), the membership distribution was as follows. 2015 statistics will be shared at next issue.
5. Programme Committee Activity highlights:
In 2014-2015, the Association has offered 7 different professional trainings to our members.