Introduction
Helen Chau is an artist filled with passion and displays strengths in creating artwork with recycled materials, which won her multiple awards in the Waste Reuse Competition in several Hong Kong and International Abilympics. Helen is also fond of theatrical performance, where she presented her own story in a brand new way through the drama “A Complete Self-rescue Manual” which was publicly performed in Hong Kong and Taiwan in 2006 and 2008.
Being an active participant in the community, Helen pays frequent visits to social groups and organizations to share her experience, for which her contribution was complemented with the Outstanding Disabled Persons Award in 2000. Helen wishes to continue pursuing life-long learning, in the meantime she aspires to serve individuals and organisations that are in need with all her strengths and abilities.
Awards
2011
Champion, Waste Reuse Competition, “The 8th Hong Kong Abilympics”, The Hong Kong Council of Social Service (HKCSS)
2011
1st runner-up, Gift Wrapping Competition, “The 8th Hong Kong Abilympics”, HKCSS
2007
1st runner-up, “‘Caring without Boundary’ Inter-generational Healthy Life Scheme: Campaign for Collection of Healthy
Recipe” (Group of Nutrition), co-presented by Wan Chai District Council Community Building Committee Social Working Group, The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited, Wan Chai Methodist Centre For The Seniors, Ruttonjee & Tang Shiu Kin Hospitals, Tung Wah Eastern Hospital, Baptist Oi Kwan Social Service Integrated Family Service Centre, Buddhist Cheung Miu Yuen Neighbourhood Elderly Centre and Buddhist Ho Poon Yuet Ping Cultural and Service Centre for the Elderly
2003
3rd runner-up, Waste Reuse Competition, “The 6th International Abilympics”, India
2003
Champion, Waste Reuse Competition, “The 6th Hong Kong Abilympics”, HKCSS
2001
Champion, “Mental Health Month Writing Contest”, co-presented by Health, Welfare and Food Bureau and the New Life Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association
2000
1st runner-up, Waste Reuse Competition, “The 5th International Abilympics”, The Czech Public
2000
1st runner-up, Waste Reuse Competition, “The 5th Hong Kong Abilympics”, HKCSS
2000
“The Outstanding Disabled Persons Award”, co-presented by Rotary Club of Admiralty, The Hong Kong Joint Council for People with Disabilities and The Hong Kong Council of Social Service
1997
“The 2nd Ten Outstanding Warriors of Regeneration”, Regeneration Society
1996
Champion, “Waste Reuse Competition”, Baptist Oi Kwan Social Service
1996
2nd runner-up, “Waste Reuse Competition”, Sha Tin District Council
Experience
2011
Waste Reuse Competition, “The 8th International Abilympics”, Korea
2011
“The Love and Warmth in the Community” (Play: Fok Kee Store), Caritas Community Centre-Caine Road
2010-2011
Member, “Orange Peel Theatre”
2009-2010
“2009-2010 Jockey Club Arts for the Disabled Scheme: Train-the-Trainer Programme ‘Express Diversity!’” (Art facilitator on waste reuse and mixed media art creation), Arts with the Disabled Association Hong Kong
2008
“Sixth Senses in Performance Arts Festival” (“A Complete Self-rescue Manual”), Taiwan, Bodyphase Studio
2007
“Mosaic Art Wall Design Competition Award Presentation Ceremony cum 20th Anniversary Open Day”, The Mental Health Association of Hong Kong Lung Hang Centre
2006
“Why don't you go to hell – One-man Show Series” (“A Complete Self-rescue Manual”), Asian People’s Theatre Festival Society and Centre for Community Cultural Development
2005
Champion, “Central Western Mental Health Scheme for Young People: Life Snapshot and Mental Verse Competition”, presented by Central Western District Health Committee, organised by Central Western District Local Committee on Services for Young People
1996
Merit Award, “The 2nd Healthy Recipe Cooking Competition” (Group of Warm Family), co-presented by Caritas Community Centre - Caine Road and Queen Mary Hospital
Media Coverage
2010 / 6 / 29
【Lihpao Daily (Taiwan)】Sixth Sense in Performance Arts Festival
2008 / 4 / 21
【China Times Art (Taiwan)】9 attempted suicides in 4 years, Art is the answer for life
2006 / 6 / 14
