Solidifying
Professionalism
Co-Creating
A Bright Future
Grace Chan
Legislative Council Member (Social Welfare Functional Constituency)
Chief Executive of Hong Kong Council of Social Service
Registered Social Worker
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Solidifying
Professionalism
Co-Creating
A Bright Future
Welcome to The Honourable
Ms Grace Chan Man-yee’s Official Website
Dear Colleagues,
The work of the Legislative Council carries great responsibility and has a profound impact on the lives of every citizen. As the representative of the Social Welfare functional constituency, I firmly believe that social work is not only about serving people — it is a powerful force for driving social progress.
I am committed to bringing this professional spirit into the Council, upholding the core values of fairness, compassion, and social justice. Through cross-sector collaboration, I will advocate for policies that truly reflect the needs of our community and work tirelessly to build a caring, inclusive, and sustainable Hong Kong.
This is a journey we must take together. Let us join hands to create a better future for generations to come.
Personal Profile
Current Roles
- Member of the 8th Legislative Council (Social Welfare Functional Constituency)
- Chief Executive, Hong Kong Council of Social Service
Professional Background:
- Registered Social Worker with over 30 years of experience in social services and management
Education
- Master’s Degree in Social Work, The University of Hong Kong
- Deakin University, Australia – Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences, major in Disability Studies
Areas of Expertise
- Cross-sectoral collaboration
- Innovative social services
- Caregiving and elderly care
- Age-friendly cities and communities
- Elderly participation, lifelong learning, and gerontechnology
Public Service
- Elderly Commission
- Advisory Committee on Mental Health
- Community Care Fund Task Force
- Innovation and Technology Commission - Innovation and Technology Fund - General Support Programme Vetting Committee
- Social Workers Registration Board
International Engagement
- International Federation on Aging (IFA)
- WHO Global Network for Age-friendly Cities and Communities – Strategic Advisory Group
Awards
- Ageing Asia Global Ageing Influencer Award (2019)
- JESSICA Most Success Women Award (2022)
Four Core Missions
Grounded in the Community, Listening to People
1
Solidifying Professionalism for Effective Service Support
2
Breaking Through Hurdles for Innovation
3
Realising Practice in Policy for the People
4
In the face of complex social challenges, we cannot work in isolation. We must unite the strength of the sector, stakeholders, and the community to advance social progress. I am committed to: (1) Listening to frontline voices and citizens’ real needs, and transforming them into policy action; (2) Building a robust professional development system to ensure services are forward-looking and effective; (3) Promoting cross-sector collaboration and technology integration to create an ecosystem for joint innovation and well-being; and (4) Translating collective efforts into actionable policies and measures, and ensuring implementation for the well-being of Hong Kong, going beyond legislative adovacy.
Five Strategic
Goals
1.
Leveraging Technology for Service Innovation
Expand gerontechnology, remote health management, and smart care networks; establish dedicated funds to support digital transformation in social services.
2.
Enhancing Service Systems with Professional Insight
Strengthen support for children, youth, the elderly, persons with disabilities, and individuals with mental health needs; promote deep integration of primary healthcare and social services to foster inclusive communities.
3.
Listening to the Community and Fostering Funding Mechanisms Reform
Drive reformation of the Lump Sum Grant; establish flexible funding and performance evaluation systems; review assistance schemes, enhance retirement protection, and strengthen grassroots support.
4.
Promoting International Exchange, Elevating Professional Standing
Absorb and share advanced social service practices; reinforce Hong Kong’s international role; foster philanthropy systems and best practices.
5.
Promoting Social Service Collaboration in the Greater Bay Area
Establish cross-border service coordination mechanisms; implement
professional standards and service continuity; jointly raise social service
development across the region and the country.
Grace Chan: “I sincerely call on all colleagues in the social welfare sector to stand with me—cast your vote and let us move forward together. Hand in hand, we will build on the past, embrace the future, and create a society of well-being for all.”
