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Workshop

Re-exploring Gender: Sharing Session

Date:
25 Sep 2025 (Thu)
Time:
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Venue:
Room 5022, Dean of Students' Office, 5/F corridor between lifts 2 & 3, Academic Building
Language:
English
Guest / Speaker:
Representatives from Gender Empowerment and Rainbow Bird
Registration Quota:
25
Program Fee:
Free
Enquiry:
Tel: 2358 6696 / E-mail: counsel@ust.hk
Remarks:
This is a HMAW1905-recognized event in the "Personal Enrichment & Community Service' category under the "Self-directed Experience" of HMAW1905: Behavioral Foundations of University Education: Habits, Mindsets, and Wellness. To receive 1 hour, you must attend the event in full and miss no more than 10mins.

The sharing session aims to provide a safe platform for participants to listen to a live dialogue between a trans individual from the community and a student representative from Rainbow Bird who advocates for the LGBTQ+ community. They will discuss the challenges they face and the support they receive as they navigate university life.


Participants will gain a deeper understanding of trans individuals and LGBTQ+ community members, encouraging them to rethink the possible support they can offer their peers and promoting a more inclusive environment.


Gender Empowerment is a non-profit organization that supports the transgender community in Hong Kong. Rainbow Bird is a student group under the Dean of Students' Office (DSTO) that fosters a community for HKUST members to discuss LGBTQ+ issues and connect with like-minded individuals.

The sharing session aims to provide a safe platform for participants to listen to a live dialogue between a trans individual from the community and a student representative from Rainbow Bird who advocates for the LGBTQ+ community. They will discuss the challenges they face and the support they receive as they navigate university life.


Participants will gain a deeper understanding of trans individuals and LGBTQ+ community members, encouraging them to rethink the possible support they can offer their peers and promoting a more inclusive environment.


Gender Empowerment is a non-profit organization that supports the transgender community in Hong Kong. Rainbow Bird is a student group under the Dean of Students' Office (DSTO) that fosters a community for HKUST members to discuss LGBTQ+ issues and connect with like-minded individuals.

Training

Mental Health First-Aid (MHFA) Course for Students [Online]

Date:
24 Sep 2025 - 8 Oct 2025
Time:

24 Sep 2025 - 6 Oct 2025: 7 hours self-directed online learning AND 

8 Oct 2025: Instructor-led Zoom sessions (9:30 am - 12:00 nn & 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm)

Venue:
Zoom
Language:
Cantonese
Guest / Speaker:
Counselor
Registration Quota:
15
Program Fee:
HK$150 (Refundable)
Payment Method:
Please bring along a crossed cheque with Student ID card and register in person at the Counseling and Wellness Center (Room 5332, via Lift 3) during office hours
Certificate:
Official Certificate issued by The Mental Health Association of Hong Kong with the recognition by Mental Health First Aid, Australia upon successful completion of the training
Enquiry:
Tel: 2358 6696 / E-mail: counsel@ust.hk
URL:
http://www.mhfa.com.au/
Remarks:
1. All online learning materials are provided by the Mental Health Association of Hong Kong. Currently only Chinese/Cantonese is available as the medium of instruction.
2. Only participants who is currently in Hong Kong or Macau can access the online course materials.
3. The program fee of $150 will be refunded upon completion of 2 consecutive sessions.

The 12-hour MHFA online course will teach you how to provide initial support to people with mental health problem or people experiencing mental health crisis. It will cover: 

  • Basic knowledge of mood disorders, anxiety disorders, psychotic disorders and substance use disorders; 
  • Possible crisis arising from these mental health problems (e.g., suicidal behaviors, acute psychotic behaviors, acute stress reactions) and the necessary interventions;
  • Early intervention and appropriate support to the per…

The 12-hour MHFA online course will teach you how to provide initial support to people with mental health problem or people experiencing mental health crisis. It will cover: 

  • Basic knowledge of mood disorders, anxiety disorders, psychotic disorders and substance use disorders; 
  • Possible crisis arising from these mental health problems (e.g., suicidal behaviors, acute psychotic behaviors, acute stress reactions) and the necessary interventions;
  • Early intervention and appropriate support to the person in need before the situation gets worse; 
  • Community resources and professional services available in Hong Kong 


Quotes from past MHFA courses: 

  • “Very good training course in fundamental level for understanding mental health. Highly recommended.” 
  • “Have learnt more detailed information about different mental diseases, useful methods and ways to deal with different situations, very practical.” 
  • “The instructors are very professional and they have experience in dealing with students in mental health concerns. The videos are also very useful.”
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