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CIFA Regional Symposium 2026 – Registration Open!

2026-05-18

We are delighted to invite you to join the CIFA Regional Symposium 2026, to be held on 18-20 November 2026 at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia, jointly organised by the Consortium of Institutes on Family in the Asian Region (CIFA) and the National Coalition for Mental Wellbeing (NCMW), Malaysia.

Date: 18-20 November 2026 (Wednesday – Friday)
Venues: Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK), Kuching, Sarawak, and
                  Waterfront Hotel, Kuching, Sarawak

The theme of the Symposium is “Building Bridges: Mental Health and Resilience Across Generations in the AI Era” An exciting programme has been drawn up, including keynote speeches, plenary and concurrent sessions, Final Round Adjudication and Award Presentation Ceremony of the 3A Project 2026, and post-symposium agency visits and workshops. For details, please refer to the Programme-At-A-Glance at the Symposium website: https://ncmw.com.my/cifa2026/index.php.

Registration is now open on a first-come, first-served basis. REGISTER NOW to reserve your seats and enjoy the special rate by 31 August 2026. For CIFA members, a 10% discount will be given, up to a maximum of 10 staff members. A discount code will be provided to facilitate your registration.

Abstract submissions are cordially invited from researchers, clinicians, practitioners and scholars interested in sharing their experiences, insights and practices regarding family well-being. The full list of sub-themes and more details are available on the Symposium 2026 website. Please note that the abstract submission deadline is 15 July 2026.

For enquiries, please email the Symposium Secretariat at info@nd.com.my or the CIFA Secretariat at cifasecretariat@gmail.com.

We look forward to welcoming you in November at Kuching.

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International Day of Families observance on 15 May at 10-11:30am, CR8, UNHQ New York

2026-05-08

You are cordially invited to the 2026 Annual Observance of the International Day of Families.

The event will be webcast on UN Web TV (No registration needed): https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1x/k1xss7ig0y

More information, including Background Note, Programme and Bios of Speakers at: https://social.desa.un.org/issues/family/events/international-day-of-families-2026-families-inequalities-and-child-wellbeing.

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1st CIFA Webinar on Skills of Helping Asian Families under Stress on 15 June 2022 (Wed) at 9:30am – 12:00pm (Hong Kong time)

2024-03-25

 

 

CIFA is organising quarterly Webinars with the view to provide opportunities for professional learning and exchange among family practitioners, researchers, policy makers and University students from the Asian regions and beyond! The Webinars will be hosted by Vice Chairpersons from various regions/countries in Asia, together with invited speakers to cover family related issues and stimulate our thoughts on how we can provide evidence-based practice and formulate policies for the well-being of families. You are cordially invited to attend the 1st CIFA Webinar with the theme on Skills of Helping Asian Families under Stress to be held on 15th June 2022 (Wednesday) at 9:30am – 12:00pm (Hong Kong time).

Program rundown of the Webinar
9:30 am – 9:35 am     Welcoming remark by CIFA Chairperson, Mrs. Patricia CHU
9:35 am – 9:45 am     A short video introducing CIFA
9:45 am – 10:30 am   1st Presentation
                                   “Couples Communication”
                                   Ms. Bawany CHINAPAN
                                   Vice-chairperson of Malaysia & Singapore, CIFA
                                   Senior Lecturer, Psychology Department
                                   HELP University, Malaysia
10:30 am -10:45 am   Q & A
10:45 am – 11:00 am  Break
11:00 am -11:45 am   2nd Presentation

                               “Application of Mindfulness-based Intervention in Supporting Families Across Family Life Cycle”
                                   Dr. Herman Hay-Ming LO
                                   Associate Professor
                                   The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong
11:45 am – 12 :00 noon Q & A
12:00 noon                    End

Registration Fee: Free
Please register by filling the Google Form at https://forms.gle/M9vRn5oFs96PV4Cx6.
Zoom link will be provided upon successful registration. Please contact CIFA Secretariat at cifasecretariat@gmail.com for any enquiries.

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Grief and Bereavement Conference 2021 organised by Singapore Hospice Council

2024-03-24

 

 

Organised by the Singapore Hospice Council and following the success of the inaugural local Grief and Bereavement Conference (GBC) in 2018, the 2nd conference is back. The virtual conference will start with a 2-day pre-conference workshop on 20 and 21 September 2021 and followed by the main conference from 22 to 24 September. The theme Tapestries of Grief reflects the uniqueness and universality of individual and collective grief of the local community, and rallies multiple stakeholders from relevant sectors who interface with those touched by death to share, learn and explore how bereavement care can be better woven to form a compassionate network to hold the space for grief. There will be 3 workshop tracks on Healthcare, Community, Practice.
 
Learning Outcomes:
• Consider the repertoire of appropriate responses to the needs of the grieving and bereaved
• Build knowledge on grief and bereavement work
• Increase their capability to deliver grief and bereavement care
• Expand their network of service partners across the care continuum in delivering grief, bereavement and death-related services
 
For more information, please visit GBC website at https://gbc.singaporehospice.org.sg.
Register from now until 20 August 2021 to enjoy early bird pricing!

 

Grief and Bereavement Conference 2021 organised by Singapore Hospice Council
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UNFPA’s Facebook event: “What’s Next? Expanding Choices Through Family-Friendly Policies” on Thursday, 27 May at 2-4 p.m. CEST

2024-03-24
1. Increase understanding of the link between gender-responsive family policies and gender equality, women’s rights, and fertility choices for families.
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2. Raise awareness of the solutions available for families, businesses and government for reconciling unpaid care responsibilities and work responsibilities in a gender-responsive and inclusive way.
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3. Advocate for greater investment in gender-responsive family policies in the private sector and at national level
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Please RSVP to the Facebook event and add the event to your calendar.
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