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Raising the minimum wage: an upstream policy to help promote health and wellbeing
 AOHC is pleased to provide input to the advisory panel on the minimum wage which will be making recommendations to the Ontario government on approaches for determining future adjustments to the minimum wage. AOHC's vision is the best possible health and wellbeing for everyone living in Ontario. We know that reducing and eradicating poverty is essential to achieve this vision. A strong minimum wage policy which ensures that people working full time at minimum wage do not live in poverty is imperative to move toward the goal of a poverty free Ontario. |
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Canadian Index of Wellbeing wins international award for work with City of Guelph
 The Community Indicators Consortium (CIC) Impact award celebrates projects from around the world that demonstrate the power of indicators to drive positive community change. "It was an honour to attend #CICSummit 2013 and be surrounded by communities and researchers doing amazing work" says CIW Associate Director of Research Margo Hilbrecht, in Chicago last week with the City of Guelph to give a presentation and receive the prestigious award; the CIW's first international award.
This award is a success story originating from a demand for local data after the launch of the CIW national composite index of wellbeing report How are Canadians Really doing? First to approach the CIW for local data was the City of Guelph, Ontario and it resulted in the development of a new Community Wellbeing Survey tool. This innovation is the first of its kind in Canada and uses the CIW framework as a guide to ask residents how they are really doing.
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Wabano Centre for Aboriginal Health launches I Belong Here
I Belong Here is a program to support self identified First Nations, Metis and Inuit Students. This program provides aboriginal students with the following assistance:
- Act as an advocate between home and school
- Meet urgent needs for students in the schools
- Improve academic achievement
- Provide resources to help cultural awareness and understanding to teachers / students /school board
More information
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Comprehensive Economic Trade Agreement
At the federal government level there is agreement in principle for a new Comprehensive Economic Trade Agreement (CETA) with Europe. If signed, CETA would lead to higher drug costs in Canada.
Read analysis from the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives
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Should Canada have a universal daycare program?
Last week's AOHC Bulletin highlighted access to affordable child care as a key support for so many families. In a series on the topic, the Globe & Mail is inviting readers to vote online whether child care should be a public or private responsibility.
Have your say and vote
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Become a Peer Learning Mentor
What are Peer Learning Mentors?
Community Health Centres are adopting a new Model of Health and Wellbeing. Peer Learning Mentors will form a collaborative that meets virtually approximately 4 times over the coming year to improve and pilot learning materials on the New Model of Health and Wellbeing.
Applications Now Open!
Application deadline Monday October 28, 2013
Read the Peer Learning Mentor FAQ and complete the application form here: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/peerlearningmentor
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AODA implementation teleconferences
The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) mandates accessibility standards in a variety of areas including HR practices; communications, marketing, websites, waiting areas, and service counters.
NPLC and CFHT staff are invited to join this open call-in to learn more about these new AODA standards, get answers to nagging questions, discuss opportunities for ongoing support.
NPLC Teleconference
Wednesday, October 30th - 11:00-12:00pm
Call in: 1-877-735-2663 (toll free) or from Toronto (416) 204-9452. Participant Code: 4832051
CFHT Teleconference
Wednesday, November 6th - 11:00-12:00pm
Call in: 1-877-735-2663 (toll free) or from Toronto (416) 204-9452. Participant Code: 4832051
For more information on these AODA events, contact Constance Exley: constance@aohc.org or (647) 502-7047.
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Working with clients and communities of persons with disabilities
October 31, 2013 - 2:00-4:30 p.m.
A rights-based approach to community engagement: Working with clients and communities of persons with disabilities will be piloted on October 31, 2013. We hope you will join us for this interactive workshop, featuring opportunities to explore our duty as service providers to accommodate our clients' individual needs in a manner that preserves dignity and confidentiality.
More information and registration
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Save the date
Supporting Clinical Best Practices in Interprofessional Teams
January 21, 2014 - Columbus Centre, Toronto, ON
Quality Improvement Professional Learning Event
January 22, 2014 - Sala Caboto, Toronto, ON
On January 22nd quality improvement practices from across the Model of Health and Wellbeing will be highlighted and introducing an essentials lab on the 2014 QIP template. Stay tuned for more information.
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The 2nd Sustainable Health Care Summit
October 30-31, 2013 - Toronto, ON
The 2nd Sustainable Health Care Summit organized by the Conference Board of Canada will be held on October 30-31 in Toronto. The event will convene Canada's health system leaders to discuss the latest research, learn from Canadian and international experts, and explore solutions for Canada's greatest health challenges and opportunities.
For all the latest information, or to sign up for an automatic notification when the full agenda is available, please visit website.
Save with our special partner rate!
Click here to register online and quote rebate code PRM1 to save $400 off of registration for this event! For further detail on special group rates contact elliott@conferenceboard.ca before registering. The special rate is available for non-registered delegates only.
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