A forum with BC's Ombudsperson and new Seniors Advocate, and opportunity to strategize about how we can secure major improvements to fractured and inadequate services.
WHERE & WHEN:
Date: Friday February 6, 2015
Time: 8:30 AM – 4:15 PM
Location: Hilton Metrotown (6083 McKay Ave, Burnaby)
Cost: $25 (a free option is available if you cannot afford this fee)
Funds to assist with travel costs for those outside the Lower Mainland are available – please call or email for details.
THIS COMMUNITY FORUM IS AN OPPORTUNITY TO:
- Hear from Isobel Mackenzie, BC's new Seniors Advocate, about her plans to monitor and advocate for better services.
- Hear from Kim Carter, BC's Ombudsperson, about her office's ongoing role in monitoring the government’s response to her recommendations on seniors care.
- Ask the Advocate and Ombudsperson questions, and share your ideas and priorities with them
- Support seniors, advocates, and seniors-serving organizations to have a voice in provincial and federal policy issues.
- Participate in workshops, learn more the specific issues you care about, and strategize together about how to make seniors services better.
PROGAM OVERVIEW:
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8:30am |
Registration, coffee/snacks, networking |
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9:30am |
Comments and introduction by Kim Carter, Ombudsperson & Keynote address by Isobel Mackenzie, Seniors Advocate – followed by Q&A session |
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11:45am |
Lunch (provided) |
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12:45pm |
Breakout sessions round 1 |
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2:30pm |
Break |
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2:45pm |
Breakout sessions round 2 |
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4:15pm |
End of forum |
Each breakout session will feature short talks/presentations, followed by lots of time for discussion and sharing ideas for action. Breakout session topics: Affordable housing • Seniors centres • Home support • Residential care • Transportation • Inequality and poverty
WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
- Seniors and people of all ages who want a voice in their future
- Service providers, caregivers, community organizations or others who work directly with seniors
- Organizations representing service providers or seniors care workers
- Advocates, researchers and policy makers
GETTING THERE:
The Hilton Metrotown is located on McKay Avenue between Kingsway and Central Blvd in Burnaby. Paid parking is available below the hotel. Find detailed transit options at http://translink.ca.
PRESENTED BY:
- Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives – BC Office
- BC Health Coalition
We are grateful to the following organizations for their financial support of this event:
- BC Government & Service Employees' Union
- Hospital Employees' Union
- BC Retired Teachers' Association