The social work profession plays a significant role in building social cohesion, enhancing the well-being of the local community, and serving the weak, the disadvantaged and the marginalised in society. To foster a high standard of professional practice and ethics of social work, the Hong Kong Social Workers Association has been operating since 1949. To celebrate its 70th anniversary in 2019, the Association is joining hands with the Social Work and Social Administration Department of The University of Hong Kong (HKU) to co-host an International Conference on “Change and Innovation for a Better World: the Future of Social Work Profession” on 27-28 June 2019 at the Lee Shau Kee Lecture Centre, Centennial Campus of HKU. Other co-organisers include the social work department of fives local universities, Hong Kong Association of Schools of Social Work and the Hong Kong Council of Social Service.

The conference will explore different themes, including family and child protection, health and mental health, and diversity and social inclusion. Submission of abstract is now open until 31 January 2019.