Jockey Club Centre for Positive Ageing hosts a 25th anniversary exhibition to raise public awareness of dementia

This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Jockey Club Centre for Positive Ageing (JCCPA). To enhance public awareness of brain health, JCCPA will host a ten-day interactive exhibition named “Echoes of Memory: An Interactive Journey” from 1 October to 10 October. Through engaging and accessible interactive activities, the exhibition aims to promote knowledge about dementia and its associated risk factors to the public in an easy and approachable manner.

Guests attending the opening ceremony of the JCCPA 25th Anniversary Presents: Echoes of Memory: An Interactive Journey exhibition included HKSAR Government Secretary for Labour and Welfare Chris Sun (3rd left), Club Steward Bernard Chan (3rd right), Chairman of the Advisory Committee on Mental Health Dr Lam Ching-choi (2nd left), and other guests.

The opening ceremony of the exhibition was held today (30 September). Officiating were HKSAR Government Secretary for Labour and Welfare Chris Sun, Club Steward Bernard Chan, Chairman of the Advisory Committee on Mental Health Dr Lam Ching-choi, and other guests.

Club Steward Bernard Chan delivers a speech at the opening ceremony of the JCCPA 25th Anniversary Presents: Echoes of Memory: An Interactive Journey exhibition.

At the ceremony, Club Steward Bernard Chan said that Health and Older Adults are two key priorities of the Club's charities strategy. With dementia being one of the major challenges brought about by an ageing population, the Club took the initiative to establish the JCCPA in collaboration with The Chinese University of Hong Kong and the Hospital Authority 25 years ago. This pioneering effort resulted in Hong Kong's first comprehensive one-stop service centre dedicated to providing holistic care for dementia patients. Employing new standards of care and support, JCCPA empowers individuals with dementia and their caregivers to navigate the challenges of the disease as it progresses, while providing professional training, evidence-based research opportunities and public education to foster a dementia-friendly community in Hong Kong. Since its establishment, JCCPA has provided nearly 400,000 residential, respite and day care services to individuals with dementia.

HKSAR Government Secretary for Labour and Welfare Chris Sun (centre), Club Steward Bernard Chan (2nd left) and other guests tour the JCCPA 25th Anniversary Presents: Echoes of Memory: An Interactive Journey exhibition.

The Club endeavours to promote innovative service models not only to address immediate needs of older adults, but also to drive transformations in elderly care, enabling older adults to age actively with dignity. Over the years, the Club has supported more than 30 dementia-related projects, including the Jockey Club “Brain Health” Dementia Screening and Community Support Project currently implemented across the territory. A collaboration of JCCPA and seven NGOs, the project offers early diagnosis and support services to those suspected of mild cognitive impairment or early-stage dementia through medical-social collaboration in primary healthcare settings. It is expected that approximately 9,600 individuals with these conditions and their caregivers will benefit from this three-and-a-half-year initiative.

Club Steward Bernard Chan tours the JCCPA 25th Anniversary Presents: Echoes of Memory: An Interactive Journey exhibition.

The exhibition at D•PARK in Tsuen Wan features five interactive experience zones and invites the public to participate in all activities free of charge. In addition to revisiting the 25-year development of the JCCPA, visitors can learn about brain functions and 14 risk factors associated with dementia through interactive activities. By engaging in simulated scenarios and sensory experiences, participants gain firsthand insight into the daily challenges faced by individuals with dementia, fostering a deeper understanding of their needs.

JCCPA 25th Anniversary Presents: Echoes of Memory: An Interactive Journey exhibition enables the public to gain a deeper understanding of dementia and its associated risk factors through interactive experience activities.

The Club's support for the Jockey Club Centre for Positive Ageing, like all its charity and community contributions, is made possible by its unique integrated business model through which racing and responsible sports wagering generate substantial tax contributions, charity support and employment opportunities for Hong Kong.

The Jockey Club SCENES Building was officially opened today (28 June). The building, alongside the newly built Lo Koon Wing Building and refurbished Bradbury Building, is part of the enhancement works at Tai Tam Scout Centre campsite to support The Scout Association of Hong Kong’s nature and environmental programmes. The project is funded by a donation of nearly HK$100 million from The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust.

The Jockey Club SCENES Building at the Tai Tam Scout Centre.

The new building incorporates green elements such as solar panels, and adopts low-carbon, sustainable architectural design principles, including nature-responsive features that optimise natural daylight, energy efficiency, and thermal comfort. The project has also achieved a provisional BEAM Plus Gold rating, showcasing sustainable building principles in practice. As the third Scout Centre of Excellence for Nature, Environment and Sustainability (SCENES) in Asia and the first of its kind in Hong Kong, the Tai Tam Scout Centre will benefit from the facilities upgrade. The improvements enhance the campsite’s sustainability and help it leverage Hong Kong's unique role as a regional hub for environmental education to nurture environmental stewardship while empowering young people to become responsible future leaders. The centre is expected to welcome more school groups, NGOs and youth organisations, with capacity to serve up to 60,000 visitors annually.

The Jockey Club SCENES Building at the Tai Tam Scout Centre.

Officiating at the opening ceremony were Alice Mak, Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs of the HKSAR Government; Imelda Chan, Head of Charities (Health & Older Adults Cluster) of The Hong Kong Jockey Club; Dr Wilson Lai, Chief Commissioner of Scout Association of Hong Kong; David Yip, Chairman of the Executive Committee of Scout Association of Hong Kong and other guests.

Imelda Chan, Head of Charities (Health & Older Adults Cluster) of The Hong Kong Jockey Club, said this project demonstrates the long-standing partnership between the Club and The Scout Association of Hong Kong. Over the years, the Club has actively supported social welfare organisations in reducing carbon emissions, protecting biodiversity, and strengthening community resilience to climate change through multi-sector collaboration and innovative thinking. This project reflects the Club’s commitment to promoting sustainability as one of its key impact programmes.

Imelda Chan, Head of Charities (Health & Older Adults Cluster) of The Hong Kong Jockey Club delivers a speech at the opening ceremony.

The Jockey Club SCENES Building, redeveloped from a former administration office, addresses the limitations of ageing facilities while enhancing the capacity and functionality of the Tai Tam Scout Centre. The sustainability features will also help reduce the campsite’s impact on the environment, while strengthening its ability to meet the international standards of SCENES, accredited by the World Organisation of the Scout Movement (WOSM).

The Trust’s donation also supports new or upgraded facilities at the Lo Koon Wing Building and the Bradbury Building. These include multi-purpose learning spaces, lecture rooms, workshops, laboratories, eco-friendly accommodation and barrier-free access, creating a more inclusive and enriched learning environment. Beyond serving local communities, the enhancements also foster knowledge exchange and collaboration with parties outside Hong Kong.

Alice Mak, Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs of the HKSAR Government (4th left); Imelda Chan, Head of Charities (Health & Older Adults Cluster) of The Hong Kong Jockey Club (4th right); Dr Wilson Lai, Chief Commissioner of Scout Association of Hong Kong (3rd left); and David Yip, Chairman of the Executive Committee of Scout Association of Hong Kong (3rd right) and other guests officiate at the opening ceremony of the Jockey Club SCENES Building.

The Club’s support for the Jockey Club SCENES Building, like all its charity and community donations, is made possible by its unique integrated business model through which racing and responsible sports wagering generate substantial tax contributions, charity support and employment opportunities for Hong Kong.

Guests at the Jockey Club SCENES Building.