18 Districts Caring Employers 2016 Award

Date: 03/12/2016

Pui Oi School received the Certificate of Merit in the “18 Districts Caring Employers 2016 Award” which was organised by Labour & Welfare Bureau, Rehabilitation Advisory Committee, Hong Kong Joint Council for People with Disabilities and The Hong Kong Council of Social Service. It was the first time the school received the award in appreciation of the dedication and effort in promoting and mobilising employment and mutual inclusion of the disabled.

Staff are assigned to duties based on their special needs and with professional advices from paramedics. Girdles, wristers and patient hoists are provided. They would also receive occupational trainings and advices from time to time. Furthermore, there is a working guideline which school will flexibly adjust their duties and deploy extra manpower when necessary to support these colleagues. We offer 24-hours free Employee Assistance Service to promote mental health.

The school makes use of the strength of the disabled so that they could have satisfaction and dignity at work. The Principal thanked every staff of the school for the mutual support and encouragement to one another to convey the message of mutual inclusion, equality and respect.