As COVID-19 continues to have a tremendous effect on the lives and work of everyone and due to the ongoing restrictions and limitations created by the pandemic, the WFOT Executive have made the difficult decision to cancel the face to face meeting in Hong Kong. In accordance with WFOT statutes, WFOT will now host the Council Meeting 2020 online, in January 2021. We will provide further updates in due course.
Your patience and understanding is appreciated during these challenging circumstances, WFOT Executive Team
World Federation of
Occupational Therapists
Council Meeting 2020
early 2021
Hong Kong
Dear Delegates, Alternates, and Observers,
It is with great pleasure that the World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT), in collaboration with the Hong Kong Occupational Therapy Association (HKOTA) invites you to the 34th WFOT Council Meeting 2020 to be held in Hong Kong. The Council Meeting will be held in early 2021.
WFOT is partnering with HKOTA and its team of occupational therapists in Hong Kong to infuse passion, commitment and a taste of the Hong Kong culture into our meetings and events. We are confident that the Council Meeting 2020 will be filled with productive sessions, opportunities for learning more about occupational therapy in Hong Kong and Asia, and many wider opportunities to network with Delegates and colleagues from around the world.
We hope the information in this website is helpful as you plan your trip to our 34th Council Meeting. Here you will find important official information (including general information, meeting and event schedules, agenda and related papers), and the meeting registration portal for all delegates to access. Please review the website regularly for updated information.
We look forward to meeting you in Hong Kong in early 2021.
Marilyn Pattison, President WFOT
Ritchard Ledgerd, Executive Director WFOT
The Hong Kong Occupational Therapy Association would like to extend our warm welcome to WFOT Delegates from all over the world. The Hong Kong Special Administration Region (HKSAR) is a small city but you will be amazed to see the richness in culture. Occupational Therapy Service in Hong Kong was started in 1950s. Over the past years, there is tremendous development of the service in hospitals, clinics, non-government organisations, social welfare settings, schools and private market. We are anticipating service development in the coming District Health Center with main focus on health promotion and primary prevention.
Following the WFOT Council Meeting 2020, the Hong Kong Occupational Therapy Association would like to extend our warm welcome to Occupational Therapists from all over the world to join the HKOTA Occupational Therapy Conference 2020. Theme of the conference is “Momentum for Change in a New Era”. Please go to the Conference website at HKOTA Occupational Therapy Conference 2020 for full details.
We look forward to sharing with you and learning from you in the coming WFOT Council Meeting 2020!
Stella Cheng, Chairperson HKOTA, WFOT Delegate, Hong Kong
The recent demonstrations in Hong Kong have been widely reported in the international press. This remains an ongoing situation and subject to change. WFOT will continue to monitor travel advisories and liaise with the Hong Kong Occupational Therapy Association (HKOTA). The Association have advised that the areas affected are localised to the area of the demonstration at the time of event and that daily life and security remain normal.
As always, travel insurance is recommended for those who attend international events and should cover individuals for any unforeseen changes and cancellations that may occur. WFOT is not liable for any costs associated with changes to the venue or location of the Council Meeting. Please consider this when making any travel arrangements.
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