Note: Open to non-members!

Social Determinants of Health: The Way Forward
Karen R. Nelson, MBA, MSW, RSW
Chief of Social Work, Director of Spiritual Care, The Ottawa Hospital
Research Professor, Carleton University School of Social Work

The BC Association of Social Workers (BCASW) is hosting an education and networking day September 20, 2013
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
BCASW AGM following at 3:15 pm

Attend in person or by videoconference
Host site: Vancouver Centre, BC Cancer Agency, 600 West 10th Avenue
Videoconference sites in Victoria, Nanaimo, Comox, Kelowna, Penticton, Kamloops and Prince George.

Cost inclusive of lunch and refreshment breaks:
$30.00 for BCASW members, BC Cancer Agency Employees, Students.
$40.00 all others.
No cost for AGM only. (Please register if you plan to attend.)

More information and to register:
http://www.bcasw.org/social-determinants-of-health-workshop/

Time sensitive!

Sean Muir, Executive Director of The Healthy Aboriginal Network, is seeking assistance from youth in evaluating a new financial literacy comic book, The Game Plan. If you work with youth and can help (evaluations must be completed this Friday, August 16th), please see details from Sean below.

Financial literacy comic book evaluation
We are evaluating The Game Plan this week. Hard copies have gone out to several organizations across Canada but being summer, access to youth is a challenge. So just to make sure we have enough response we are wondering if there are any organizations that are willing to have their youth answer a short online pre-test, have their youth read the comic digitally (I’ll email you a PDF. Don’t use the one on our website – it’s just a preview) and then answer another short test after reading the book. The deadline for the online feedback is Friday, August 16th. We will be immensely grateful if you’re able to help. The questionnaires can be found at:

Pre-test survey www.surveymonkey.com/s/PYRLDLD
Post-test survey www.surveymonkey.com/s/PYBD23Y

Email sean@thehealthyaboriginal.net to receive an evaluation copy of the publication

Drop by The Healthy Aboriginal Network website to see their extensive collection of comic books and posters on health and social issues for youth at: http://thehealthyaboriginal.net/

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