The Academy of Family Therapy was launched on 2nd May, 2012 with Mr Paul Tang, Permanent
Secretary for Labour & Welfare being the officiating guest. The event was attended by over 400
professionals and representatives from various disciplines and advisory committees. Apart from the
launching ceremony, the AFT’s website was introduced.

The CIFA AGM 2012 was held on 27th April, 2012 at Tsan Yuk Hospital where the report by the
chairperson, financial statement and Auditor’s Report were received and endorsed. Mrs. Patricia Chu,
Chairperson and Ms. Agnes Ng, the Honorary Secretary took the opportunity to brief members of
upcoming events and the development of CIFA in 2012/2013, especially the plan regarding the
celebration of the 5th Anniversary of CIFA in 2013. Members also enjoyed the Nocturne for the Left
Hand Alone by Scriabin played by Dr. Julie Bees, CIFA’s new strategic partner. The AGM was followed by
a dinner when members enjoyed delicious food and company.

Right or wrong, black or white, does it matter?

Is black better?
Is white better?

What about both?

Take a break from the worldly life,
observe stars at night.
Enjoy a respite with the stars.

Savour even the faintest note in strong
tea, you’ll feel good anywhere.
Tea? Strong or light? Or leave?

A bottle holds contentment,
peace in a cup of tea.
Alcohol made me wailing and
laughing, not tea.

To learn life’s lesson from water:
It’s tender and it is forceful, it is round and
angular.
To be still, to be mobile, to be versatile, to be
embracing – water does it

Mrs. Patricia Chu, Chairperson of CIFA, Ms. Agnes Ng, Convenor of Working Group and Ms. Eliza Cheng,
Service Director of ELCHK Life Angel Education Center, Bronze Award winning team of 3A Project 2010
were invited to attend the radio programme “政好星期天” hosted by Mr. Law Fai and Ms. May Chan at
Commercial Radio Hong Kong 1 on 22nd January, 2012 to promote the work of CIFA, further publicize the
3A Project 2012 and appeal for support from interested organizations.

In response to enquiries from interested organizations, a briefing session was organized on 11th January
2012 to provide details of 3A Project 2012. Representatives of the Gold and Bronze Award winning
teams of 3A Project 2010 shared their experience with over 40 participants attending the Session,
including those from the private sector (who had participated in the Family-Friendly Employers Award
Scheme 2011 of the Family Council), SWD and NGOs.