- Opportunities for the Elderly Project (OEP)

To take forward the Government's policy objective of 'Promoting a Sense of Worthiness among the Elders', the Social Welfare Department (SWD) launched the 'Opportunities for the Elderly Project' (OEP) in 1998-1999 with funding support from the Lotteries Fund. Since April 2003, the OEP has become regularised. Through subsidising various social service organisations, district organisations, and educational institutes, etc., to carry out a wide range of programmes, the OEP has been providing various opportunities for the elderly persons to unleash their potentials, further their contribution to society and cultivate a sense of self-worthiness. In order to enhance the project continuity and intensify the service outcome, the OEP has since 2012 adopted the biennial theme and extended the duration of projects from one year to two years.

The theme for 2018-20 is “Neighbourhood support warms the heart Generational ties please the soul”.  As part of our on-going effort, we will strive to foster mutual care and support in the neighbourhood, promote the development of an age-friendly community, and build an inclusive and caring society.  Elderly persons will then be encouraged to unleash their potential to contribute to society by playing a more active role in the community.  Meanwhile, we will strengthen inter-generational solidarity and promote respect and care for the elderly so that they will lead a meaningful life with a sense of security.

Booklet and application form of Opportunities for the Elderly Projects for 2019-20 can be downloaded here (in Chinese version only):
 

- Booklet for Opportunities for the Elderly Project

Theme Song of Opportunities for the Elderly Project (in Cantonese version only) can be downloaded here for non-commercial usage.

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To implement the OEP projects, concerned groups or organizations can download the logo of the 'Opportunities for the Elderly Project' for promotion and publicity purposes.

(Adobe Illustrator Document)  (JPEG Document)

Organizations granted Opportunities for the Elderly Project funding can download the following forms (in Chinese version only): 

(1) 1-year project ( 2019-20)

Appendix 2:  Application for change of programme plan /

Project Information can be downloaded here (in Chinese version only):

(1) 1-year Project (2019-20)   
 

    (Acrobat document)       (MS Excel document) 

(2) 2-year Project (2018-20)

Awards lists can be downloaded here (in Chinese version only)

Please contact the Opportunities for the Elderly Project Office, Social Welfare Department at 4/F Tai Po Complex, 8 Heung Sze Wui Street, Tai Po, New Territories.
Tel. no.: 3183 9099
Fax no.: 2350 0258
Email: oepenq@swd.gov.hk

Operating Hours: Monday to Friday 8:45am to 1:00pm and 2:00pm to 6:00pm (lunch break: 1:00pm to 2:00pm).  Closed on Saturday, Sunday and Public Holiday.