What: Complimentary hearing clinic
When: Friday, July 12th from 9am to 12pm
Where: No Frills Pharmacy, located at 310 West Broadway in Vancouver

Please note that each hearing screening will take 15 minutes.

To register: Book your appointment by calling: 604-708-8084.

The Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada is hosting Vancouver Information Day on June 22nd as part of Brain Tumour Info Days 2013.

Saturday, June 22, 2013
9:00 am – 12:00 Noon
Children’s & Women’s Health Centre of BC
Chan Centre Auditorium
4480 Oak Street, Vancouver, BC

Featuring:

 Lost in Transition: Finding Your Way Amidst Constant Change: Susara Joubert, MSW, RSW

This presentation will highlight the brain tumour journey from diagnosis through survivorship and the obstacles and successes in between.

1. Defining transitions, specifically as it relates to the brain tumour journey.
2. Looking at current research; we will identify obstacles and successes in transition period.

Effective Advocacy Strengthens Communities: Family Support Institute (Si Stainton)

Effective advocacy skills help us and others get the support and services our families need while strengthening our communities. We will look at the different types of advocacy, the roles of various organizations, how effective advocacy strengthens communities, the advocacy process, and what it means to be an effective advocate.  The workshop is interactive and practical and emphasizes good communication, negotiation and assertiveness skills.

Register for this free event and find more details at www.infodays.ca/Vancouver or call 1-800-265-5106

The Canadian AIDS Society is undertaking a pan-Canadian needs assessment on HIV/AIDS in rural and remote communities. We are currently seeking individuals with community knowledge and experience to actively participate in a Rural and Remote Community Advisory Committee. We especially encourage applications from HIV+ people who live in rural or remote communities and people who provide services to them. (‘Rural’ is defined here as any community with a population of less than 10,000 people. ‘Remote’ refers to any community that is not within 2 hours commuting time of a rural community.)

This needs assessment will include a literature review, a national survey of rural and remote community organizations, key informant interviews, a series of webinars, a report containing policy recommendations, and an action plan. The Community Advisory Committee will determine the priority areas for exploration, and guide the needs assessment survey and key informant interviews. It will also provide feedback on the project report, and identify themes and presenters for webinars. The project will be completed by March 31, 2014.

Please send an email to Sue Scruton at sues@cdnaids.ca or a letter to the address below by May 7th, 2013 with your name, contact information and a brief description of your rural and remote HIV community knowledge and/or personal experience. Selected committee members will be notified by May 21st. All expressions of interest received will be held in the strictest confidence.

If you have any questions, please contact Sue by email or by telephone at 1.800.499.1986 ext 123.

Sue Scruton
Programs Consultant
Canadian AIDS Society
190 O’Connor Street, Suite 100
Ottawa, ON K2P 2R3
www.cdnaids.ca