【慶國慶 75 週年迎回歸 25 週年：2024 年亞太特殊社群健康研討會】9 月 25-26 日於澳門倫敦人舉辦，維護特殊社群健康福祉
26 九月 2024
由澳門特殊奧運會和澳門醫務界聯合總會共同主辦、金沙中國有限公司協辦、澳門基金會資助、澳門皇冠假日酒店支持的「慶國慶 75 週年迎回歸 25 週年：2024 年亞太特殊社群健康研討會」於25 日至 26 日在澳門倫敦人 4 樓宴會廳舉行。特奧會希望透過舉辦是次會議提升大眾對特殊社群健康議題的認識，並關注在醫療和康復方面的需要。
開幕儀式於第一日9時進行，出席的主禮嘉賓包括：社會文化司司長代表體育局局長張子軒先生、中聯辦社會工作部三級調研員陳鍵先生、教青局代副局長蔡敏芝女士、立法會議員羅彩燕女士、金沙中國企業傳訊及社會事務副總裁江慧賢女士、社會工作局康復服務處處長余家偉先生、澳門皇冠假日酒店營運總監楊煜帆先生、澳門醫務界聯合總會副會長黃駿傑醫生，以及澳門特奧會理事長施達明博士。
特奧會理事長施達明表示：「是次研討會集結各方持份者就有關特殊社群不同範疇的健康資訊作分享，包括提升特殊人士及其照顧者精神健康發展等社會關注的議題，冀望社會在醫療、康復和教育等方面投放更多資源，為特殊人士提供更有針對性的服務，從而構建以共融為本的社會。」
同場亦舉行金沙中國支票捐贈儀式，金沙中國自 2004 年起資助特奧會的「健康運動員計劃」，並成立健康基金，至今已資助超過 720 名智障人士進行後續醫療的跟進，本次金沙中國捐贈澳門幣 273,500 元以支持該計劃的運作。
是次研討會內容十分豐富，包括主題演講、分組會議、特奧東亞區臨床健康總監實踐認證培訓、「健康運動員計劃」健康檢查和工作坊，集結海內外學者、醫務從業員、社服人員和家長等持份者，就如何藉助創新科技、運動，藝術治療和調整飲食及生活型態來提升特殊人士及其照顧者身體及精神健康作經驗分享和想法交流。
“Building Inclusive Health in Asia Special Olympics Community Forum 2024”
held at The Londoner Macao, aiming to maintain the health and well-being of Special Olympics Community
Co-organized by Macau Special Olympics (MSO) and Macau Medical and Health Federation, sponsored by Sands China Ltd., funded by Macao Foundation and supported by the Crowne Plaza Macau, “Building Inclusive Health in Asia Special Olympics Community Forum 2024 took place from 25th to 26th at the Londoner Macao. The organizers aim to enhance public awareness of health issues concerning Special Olympics community and their needs in healthcare and rehabilitation.
The opening ceremony of the Forum started at 9 a.m. on the first day. Yesterday’s morning, the officiating guests included:
- Mr. Luís Gomes, representative of the Office of the Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture, Director of Sports Bureau of Macao SAR
- Mr. Chen Jian, representative of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the Macau Special Administrative Region
- Ms. Choi Man Chi, acting Deputy Director of DSEDJ
- Ms. Lo Choi In, Member of Legislative Assembly
- Ms. Catherine Kong, Vice-president of Cooperate Communication and Community Affairs, Sands China Ltd.
- Mr. U Ka Wai, Head of Rehabilitation Service Division of Social Welfare Bureau
- Mr. Julian Ieong, Director of Operations, Crowne Plaza Macau
- Dr. Jerry Wong, Vice-president of Macau Medical and Health Federation
- Dr. Sze Tat Ming, Chairman of Macau Special Olympics
The Chairman of MSO stated: “This Forum brought various stakeholders together to share information on different aspects concerning the health of community with intellectual disabilities, including issues of public concern about the mental health development of the abovementioned community and their caregivers. We hope that our society devotes more resources in the aspects of healthcare, rehabilitation and education to provide more relevant services for individuals with special needs, and our ultimate goal is to build up a more inclusive environment in local community.
The Cheque Presentation Ceremony by Sands China Ltd. for “Healthy Athletes Program” Donation was held during the event. Sands China Ltd. has been financially supporting the program since 2004 and even established a Health Fund to proceed medical care follow- up for over 720 individuals with intellectual disabilities. In the Ceremony, Sands China Ltd. donated totally MOP 273,500 to support the operation of this program.
The Forum includes keynote speech, breakout session, Special Olympics East Asia Clinical Director Training Practicum, Healthy Athletes – Medical Disciplines Screening and workshop. Speakers come from different sectors, including scholars, medical practitioners and representatives of rehabilitation organizations and share experiences and ideas on how to promote physical and mental health of individuals with special needs and their caregivers through innovative technology, sports, art therapy, and dietary and lifestyle strategies.
