Social and cultural policy dialogue highlights childcare pressures on young families

Around 100 residents participated in the regular dialogue session organized by the social and cultural policy team, during which young attendees raised concerns about fertility, parenting pressures, and the need for more family-friendly policies – including proposals for government-led evening nursery extensions and community-based emergency childcare on a daily or hourly fee basis. Participants highlighted that the current 6:30 p.m. closing time of most nurseries creates significant difficulties for dual-earner couples with irregular work schedules, particularly when domestic workers leave unexpectedly or extended family support is unavailable. In response, Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) director Hon Wai confirmed that 21 of […]

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