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Expat & Social Groups<\/h2>\n

American Women’s Association<\/strong>
\nRuns a welcome program for expatriate women to help them get settled. Also offers various educational and social activities, including tours of Hong Kong, mother and toddler playgroups and volunteer community programs. Membership is not restricted to Americans; there are over 700 members representing some 30 different nationalities.
\nTel: 2527 2961
\nhttp:\/\/www.awa.org.hk<\/a><\/p>\n

Australian Association of Hong Kong<\/strong>
\nThe club aims to promote fellowship among Australians living in Hong Kong, and hosts a number of social events for its members and their families. Regular events include picnics, sports games, hikes and mahjong sessions. Membership also includes discounts at certain shops, restaurants and hotels.
\nTel: 2530 4461
\nhttp:\/\/www.ozhongkong.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Women’s Corona Society<\/strong>
\nAn informal group of English-speaking women from all corners of the world who help each other get settled. The group meets in Tsim Sha Tsui every Monday morning, and organizes cultural, culinary and sightseeing tours every month. There are also weekly activities such as badminton games, and book and film clubs.
\nTel: 2812 6653
\nhttp:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Womens-Corona-Society-Hong-Kong-Branch\/131580488961
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YWCA<\/strong>
\nHolds an informal six-week course on Monday mornings (repeated on Tuesday evenings) aimed at assisting newcomers in making friends and finding out about Hong Kong. Members also receive a monthly newsletter with details of various courses and activities.
\nTel: 2522 3101
\nhttp:\/\/www.ywca.org.hk<\/a><\/p>\n

The Hong Kong St. Andrew’s Society<\/strong>
\nClub for Scottish men and women, as well as those who have a strong interest in or close connection with Scotland. Regular sports events and functions are organized for members.
\nTel: 90394472
\nhttp:\/\/www.standrewshk.org<\/a><\/p>\n

Canadian Club of Hong Kong<\/strong>
\nThe club has a 55-year history serving as a bridge between Hong Kong and Canada. It provides assistance to tourists and helps Hong Kongers beginning a new life in Canada<\/a>. Its Canadian Club Charity Fund helps support local charities.
\nTel: 2240 6396<\/p>\n

Dutch Association
\n<\/strong>Founded in 1950, the association’s aim is to be a social center for the Dutch community in Hong Kong. It organizes various activities such as a Dutch social evening every month and the annual Orange Ball to celebrate the queen’s birthday. Membership is open to anyone living in Hong Kong and China.
\nhttp:\/\/www.nedverhk.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Swiss Association of Hong Kong<\/strong>
\nThe Swiss Association is a non-profit organization that provides information for residing or visiting Swiss nationals. It holds monthly luncheons, organizes occasional golf tournaments and hosts events in conjunction with the Swiss Business Council and the Swiss Rifle Association.
\nhttp:\/\/www.swiss-hk.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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Business and Networking Groups<\/h3>\n

American Chamber of Commerce\u00a0<\/strong>
\nThe largest international chamber in Hong Kong and one of the most influential business organizations in the Asia-Pacific region, the American Chamber of Commerce aims to foster commerce between the US and Hong Kong.
\nTel: 2526 0165
\nhttp:\/\/www.amcham.org.hk<\/a><\/p>\n

Australian Chamber of Commerce<\/strong>
\nAn essential, interactive forum for Australian-related business and Australians in business in Hong Kong and Macau.
\nTel: 2522 5054
\nhttp:\/\/www.austcham.com.hk<\/a><\/p>\n

British Chamber of Commerce<\/strong>
\nRepresents the business interests of a broad spectrum of British, Hong Kong and international companies in the region.
\nTel: 2824 2211
\nhttp:\/\/www.britcham.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Canadian Chamber of Commerce\u00a0<\/strong>
\nThe largest Canadian business association outside Canada, the chamber represents more than 1,200 members with business interests in the region.
\nTel: 2110 8700
\nhttp:\/\/www.cancham.org<\/a><\/p>\n

The Danish Chamber of Commerce<\/strong>
\nThis organization provides a forum for Danish interests in Hong Kong and the Greater Pearl River Delta.
\nhttp:\/\/www.dcc.hk<\/a><\/p>\n

The Women’s Forum<\/strong>
\nA networking organization for women living in Hong Kong, bringing women together both socially and professionally whether it is for the purpose of promoting their businesses, products or services, seeking employment or meeting new friends.
\nTel: 6680 4225<\/p>\n

Foreign Correspondents Club<\/strong>
\nPrivate club for members of the diplomatic, media and business community. Its facilities include a bar, health club, restaurants and a library.
\nTel: 2521 1511
\nhttp:\/\/www.fcchk.org<\/a><\/p>\n

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Recreational\/Private Clubs<\/h3>\n

The Hong Kong Jockey Club<\/strong>
\nA highly exclusive club with excellent facilities including swimming pools, tennis and squash courts, billiards room, putting green, croquet lawn and aerobics studio. There are indoor and outdoor playgrounds for children, as well as courses and classes from scuba diving to horse riding and culinary workshops.
\nLocations in Happy Valley and Shatin
\nTel: 2966 1333
\nhttp:\/\/www.hongkongjockeyclub.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Ladies Recreation Club<\/strong>
\nA club offering sports, recreation, social and dining facilities for families. Open to both women and men, whether as single members or families.
\n10 Old Peak Rd
\nMid-Levels, Central
\nTel: 2522 0151
\nhttp:\/\/www.lrc.com.hk<\/a><\/p>\n

American Club<\/strong>
\nOne of the city’s most prestigious and exclusive clubs, the American Club offers a town club in Central and a country club in Tai Tam. There are extensive recreational facilities for families, and various social and business activities are organized for members.
\nExchange Square Two
\nCentral
\nTel: 2842 7400
\nhttp:\/\/www.americanclubhk.com<\/a><\/p>\n

The Aberdeen Marina Club\u00a0<\/strong>
\nMembers of the Aberdeen Marina Club enjoy resort-style health and beauty facilities, sports facilities, six restaurants, family activity areas and the most comprehensive marina facility in Hong Kong with 230 wet berthing spaces and 210 dry berthing spaces.
\n8 Shum Wan Road
\nAberdeen
\nTel: 2555 8321
\nhttp:\/\/www.aberdeenmarinaclub.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club<\/strong>
\nOne of the oldest and most prestigious clubs in Hong Kong, the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club offers a comprehensive range of facilities, both afloat and ashore. There are sailing and rowing courses at various levels for both members and non-members.
\nKellett Island
\nCauseway Bay
\nTel: 2832 2817
\nhttp:\/\/www.rhkyc.org.hk<\/a><\/p>\n

The Clearwater Bay Golf and Country Club<\/strong>
\nThe Clearwater Bay Golf & Country Club is a private club that provides premier golf, yachting, recreation, and dining services for its members. This club which was established in 1982 and has 3000 members of all nationalities.
\nhttp:\/\/www.cwbgolf.org\/public\/index.aspx<\/a><\/p>\n

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Community Services<\/h3>\n

The Hong Kong Cancer Fund\u00a0<\/strong>
\nHong Kong Cancer Fund was founded in 1987 to cope with limited resources that were available to support the needs of cancer patients and their families. The charity helps to provide support services in hospitals and the community, and organizes a number of public education campaigns and sponsorship towards cancer research.
\nTel: 3667 6300
\nhttp:\/\/www.cancer-fund.org<\/a><\/p>\n

Children’s Heart Foundation<\/strong>
\nSet up by a group of parents with children suffering from congenital heart conditions, the foundation helps patients with financial support, purchase of medical equipment, providing overnight accommodation for parents of hospitalized children, and organizes regular educational, recreational and supporting activities for members.
\nTel: 2553 0331
\nhttp:\/\/www.childheart.org.hk<\/a><\/p>\n

Friends of the Earth<\/strong>
\nOne of Hong Kong’s most prominent green groups, Friends of the Earth is dedicated to protecting the environment by promoting solutions to create environmentally sustainable public policies, business practices and lifestyles.
\nTel: 2528 5588
\nhttp:\/\/www.foe.org.hk<\/a><\/p>\n

Make-A-Wish Foundation<\/strong>
\nThe Make-A-Wish Foundation was set up to grant one special wish to children in Hong Kong who are suffering from serious or life-threatening illnesses. Wishes range from the small, like a toy, to the big, such as a trip abroad. Volunteers help to communicate with the family and plan the logistics of the wish.
\nTel: 2579 2402
\nhttp:\/\/www.makeawish.org.hk<\/a><\/p>\n

Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals\u00a0<\/strong>
\nThe first charity in Hong Kong to deal with all aspects of animal welfare, the SPCA aims to protect and to prevent cruelty to animals. It rescues abandoned, sick and injured animals, investigates complaints of cruelty and helps to re-home unwanted pets whenever possible. Volunteers help with a range of duties including dog walking, animal care support, public education and finding permanent homes for abandoned animals.
\nTel: 2232 5520
\nhttp:\/\/www.spca.org.hk<\/a><\/p>\n

Crossroads International<\/strong>
\nBased in an old British Army compound near Tuen Mun, Crossroads is a non-profit group, which takes quality second-hand goods and redistributes them to people in need, both locally and abroad. Volunteers are needed to fill many roles: sorting goods, doing repair work, fund-raising and so on.
\nTel: 2984 9309
\nhttp:\/\/www.crossroads.org.hk<\/a><\/p>\n

Oxfam Hong Kong<\/strong>
\nOxfam is an international humanitarian agency working against poverty and related injustice. It works to alleviate famine, poverty and suffering across the world, and needs volunteers to help with fund-raising, administrative work and organizing activities.
\nTel: 2520 2525
\nhttp:\/\/www.oxfam.org.hk<\/a><\/p>\n

Ho-Sum<\/strong>
\nOnline meeting place for charities and volunteers in Hong Kong allowing people to search and join various projects.
\nTel: 2549 2010
\nhttp:\/\/www.ho-sum.org<\/a><\/p>\n

AIDS Concern<\/strong>
\nAims to raise awareness about Aids in Hong Kong through outreach and prevention programs. Aids-related services are also provided for those in need.
\nTel: 2898 4411
\nhttp:\/\/www.aidsconcern.org.hk<\/a><\/p>\n

Changing Young Lives Foundation<\/strong>
\nWorks with children from disadvantaged families, and runs numerous programs to raise awareness of children’s welfare in the region and beyond.
\nTel: 2511 0505
\nhttp:\/\/www.changingyounglives.org.hk<\/a><\/p>\n

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Online Forums<\/h3>\n

GeoExpat<\/strong>
\nAn online forum where expats can get together to discuss issues in Hong Kong and arrange “Meet and Greet” sessions. The forum offers a range of services including classified advertisements, notice boards and job advertisements.
\nhttp:\/\/www.geoexpat.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Geobaby<\/strong>
\nA pregnancy, baby and parenting community where people can meet to discuss issues, arrange face to face meetings and seek advice.
\nhttp:\/\/www.geobaby.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Asiaxpat<\/strong>
\nAn online resource where expats can gain useful information on relocating to, and living in, Hong Kong. The website offers a job advertisement service, forums and a classified section.
\nhttp:\/\/hongkong.asiaxpat.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Lamma-Zine<\/strong>
\nNews stories and forums for residents of Lamma Island.
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01<\/td>\nThe majority of homes in Hong Kong do not have ovens, as most Chinese cooking is done on a hob. Check kitchen appliances before signing a lease.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
02<\/td>\nHong Kong is mainly hot but it does get cold between December and February. Homes don’t have heating so you will need your own heating appliances.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
03<\/td>\nAll residents need a Hong Kong ID card. Queues for registration are always huge so book an appointment in advance.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
04<\/td>\nRental prices are very high in Hong Kong and you will usually be expected to pay six weeks rent to the estate agent to pay for his or her services.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
05<\/td>\nTax is not automatically deducted from your salary in Hong Kong. You will need to ensure that you put aside enough money each month for tax purposes.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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