Online Briefing for the Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse Ordinance
12 . 11 . 2025
The Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse Ordinance, which will come into effect on 20 January 2026, introduces mandatory reporting requirements. The briefings aim to enhance participants’ understanding of the requirements and equip healthcare professionals with the knowledge to identify and respond appropriately to suspected child abuse cases.
Details of the Briefing Sessions:
| Date | Session 1: 28 November 2025 (Friday) Session 2: 5 December 2025 (Friday) |
| Time | 1.00 p.m. to 2.00 p.m. |
| Format | Webinar |
| Content | Overview of the Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse Ordinance, practical tips for identifying child abuse and enhancing cross-sector collaboration, and the reporting platform. |
| Fee | Free of Charge |
| Language | Cantonese |
| Registration Link | Session 1 (28 November 2025) https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Qx5Nu98ARnKmrHEQ1Wu_wA Session 2 (5 December 2025) https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Mqy16W4BQly_BHQAPuqVPw |
Notes:
- The online briefing is open for enrollment on 7 November 2025 (first-come-first-served basis). Please register through the Zoom link by 25 November 2025 (for Session 1) and 3 December 2025 (for Session 2) respectively. Confirmation details will be sent to all successful registrants prior to the event.
- Each registrant may enrol in one session.
Accreditation for Healthcare Professionals
Continuing Medical Education (CME)
| The Hong Kong College of Anaesthesiologists: | 1pt (PP-NA) |
| Hong Kong College of Community Medicine: | 1pt (PP-PP) |
| The College of Dental Surgeons of Hong Kong: | 1pt (cat. B) |
| Hong Kong College of Emergency Medicine: | 1pt (CME-PP) |
| The Hong Kong College of Family Physicians: | Pending |
| The Hong Kong College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists: | 1pt (PP-PN) |
| The College of Ophthalmologists of Hong Kong: | 1pt (CME-PP) |
| The Hong Kong College of Orthopaedic Surgeons: | Pending |
| The Hong Kong College of Otorhinolaryngologists: | Pending |
| Hong Kong College of Paediatricians: | Pending |
| The Hong Kong College of Pathologists: | 1pt (CME-OT) |
| Hong Kong College of Physicians: | 0.5pt (PP-PP) |
| The Hong Kong College of Psychiatrists: | Pending |
| Hong Kong College of Radiologists: | Pending |
| The College of Surgeons of Hong Kong: | Pending |
| MCHK CME for non-specialists: | 1pt |
Arrangements in case of inclement weather
- If the Hong Kong Observatory has hoisted or is still hoisting the tropical cyclone warning signal of No. 8 or above, or a black rainstorm warning / “Extreme Condition” within two hours before the scheduled briefing session, the briefing session will be postponed.
Enquiry: [email protected].