Community Projects

Overview

The Department of Rehabilitation Sciences at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University is dedicated to enhancing the well-being of our community through innovative and impactful projects. Our latest community project aims to provide comprehensive rehabilitation services and support to underserved populations.

Project Goals

• Improve Access to Rehabilitation Services: Ensure that individuals in need have access to high-quality rehabilitation services.
• Promote Health and Well-being: Foster a healthier community through education, prevention, and intervention programs.
• Support Vulnerable Populations: Provide targeted support to vulnerable groups, including the elderly, individuals with disabilities, and low-income families.

Activities

Sarcopenia Project

PolyU Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, in collaboration with Sik Sik Yuen Humanitarian Community Caring Project for the Elderly launched a project themed around sarcopenia. This meaningful initiative not only provided health support for the elderly but also gave students the opportunity to step into the community, transforming classroom knowledge into hands-on practice. By engaging in rehabilitation services, students gained valuable experience and grew through service.

“We Care We Share” Campaign

The PolyU We Care We Share (WCWS) programme was founded in response to the 2014 Yunnan Ludian earthquake and has since grown into a major driver of community rehabilitation efforts across China. With expertise from faculty in the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences and backing from PolyU alumni in mainland China, the initiative addresses the urgent need for accessible community-based rehabilitation services—a cornerstone of healthcare development nationwide.

The Keswick Foundation has been a long-term partner in this work, helping WCWS expand its reach and build lasting rehab networks. In 2025, WCWS will celebrate its 10th anniversary with new funding from the Foundation to launch the We Care We Share – Community Tele-Rehabilitation Programme across mainland China. This expansion will bring the successful Yunnan model to northwestern and northeastern regions, connecting more people to rehab services nationwide

“Better Ageing in Community Campaign”

The Better Ageing in Community Campaign aims to promote healthier ageing, with a particular emphasis on the importance of fall prevention among the elderly. Utilising AI technology developed by the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences and other tools, the experienced research and teaching team will supervise physiotherapy and occupational therapy students who volunteer to conduct comprehensive assessments for 2,500 elderly individuals aged 60 or above. The assessments will focus on fall risk.
https://www.polyu.edu.hk/rs/news-and-events/news/2025/2025-01-17-better-ageing-in-community-campaign/

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