Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) invited families from the Macau Autism Association (MAA) and the Association of Parents of People with Intellectual Disabilities of Macau (AFEDMM) for an enjoyable visit to the “Peppa Pig Happy Day Interactive Fun Fair – Macau” at the Broadway Macau, according to a recent GEG statement.
GEG also celebrated this year’s World Autism Awareness Day by arranging for volunteers to attend the “New Understanding of Autism” seminar co-organised by MAA and the Macau Science Centre. As a part of the GEG Volunteer Team’s “Empathy in Action” Training Series, the seminar gave volunteers the chance to learn more about autism from different angles and how to engage with autistic individuals.
Over 60 members and family members were invited from MAA and AFEDMM for the visit to the newly-opened “Peppa Pig Happy Day Interactive Fun Fair – Macau” exhibition at Broadway Macau, during which they played with the popular children’s cartoon characters. Joined by GEG volunteers, they assisted the participants with the games and photo-taking. They also took the opportunity to strengthen their interaction and friendship with people with autism and other special needs.
To help GEG volunteers better serve the community and understand the needs of different people, GEG launched the GEG Volunteer Team “Empathy in Action”. Training Series as part of its 10th anniversary celebration. The Training Series includes many training and simulation activities, such as the “New Understanding of Autism” seminar where GEG volunteers learnt from professionals the various challenges faced by autistic people and their families, as well as the strategies to handle problem behaviours. Moving forward, GEG will continue to work closely with local social service associations and help build a harmonious and inclusive Macau. – gegpr
