As social services become more diversified, the social service sector has recently ventured into new areas, particularly in housing and its management. Similarly, property management companies have increasingly collaborated with social welfare organisations, integrating some of their services into residential communities, especially private estates and public housing estates. This not only benefits residents but also brings social services closer to the public.
The emergence of transitional social housing has provided accommodation for neighbours living in inadequate housing. Social welfare organisations, as operational units, address the social needs of the community, build community ties, and navigate everyday life alongside residents. The involvement of property management companies has become a new partnership for social welfare organisations, helping to maintain the operations of transitional social housing. From minor repairs to major projects, property management companies leverage their expertise to assist social welfare organisations in managing transitional social housing more effectively.
As the first point of daily contact for residents in estates or housing complexes, property management companies have recently introduced social services to enhance and meet the diverse needs of residents, particularly in areas such as elderly technology, home care for seniors, and even environmental recycling, to cater to the varying needs of society and households.
This sharing session will showcase and summarise successful examples of collaboration between social services and property management, allowing professionals from both sectors to understand the characteristics, effects, and challenges of this cross-sector, cross-professional cooperation. The session aims to encourage more organisations and companies to collaborate providing a better and more suitable living environment for citizens, and enhancing the sense of well-being. We also hope to inspire peers from both sectors to start paying attention to and collectively caring for the community, beginning at the level of daily life and households. It also serves as a model for the operation of simplified public housing organisations and companies.
This session welcomes professionals from the social welfare sector, property management industry, and related fields, including social workers, community organisers, property managers, and housing professionals. It is also suitable for those interested in innovative social service models and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Key Objectives:
- Showcasing successful case studies of collaboration between social services and property management.
- Analysing the impact, challenges, and best practices of cross-sector cooperation.
- Encouraging partnerships to create better living environments and enhance community well-being.
- Inspiring professionals to integrate social service elements into housing management.
- Serving as a reference for simplified public housing operations.
