The New Zealand Ministry of Health has launched a web-based resource to support the health and disability sector as it works to improve service delivery, implement innovation and increase productivity. Developed with the guidance of the sector, the Health Improvement and Innovation Resource Centre is designed to serve as a central repository of best practice, […]Continue readingHealth Improvement and Innovation Resource Centre (NZ)
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Update on LCO project on law and disabilities
The Law Commission of Ontario (LCO) is set to release a consultation paper this fall that will reveal key issues and directions related to the law and disabilities identified through an extensive consultation process. When the paper is released the LCO will request participation from the disability community, government, experts and others for the development […]Continue readingUpdate on LCO project on law and disabilities
Ontario Directory of Women’s Health Researchers to be expanded
A directory of women’s health researchers in Ontario, including those in the area of mental health, is available. The current version of the directory is maintained by the University of Toronto but is being expanded through a collaboration of the Women’s College Research Institute and Echo, an agency of the Ministry of Health and Long-Term […]Continue readingOntario Directory of Women’s Health Researchers to be expanded
Creating Together process update
Creating Together, a process designed to co-create a mental health and addictions research agenda for Ontario, has now completed all in-person and Ontario Telemedicine Network consultations. The consultations have generated a great deal of momentum in the Creating Together process, with approximately 280 diverse stakeholder participants providing their input to the draft research agenda. Participants […]Continue readingCreating Together process update
Subscribe to the Minding Our Bodies e-bulletin
The September edition of the Minding Our Bodies e-bulletin announces the six organizations who will receive funding to run a healthy eating pilot program this fall. It also includes an interview with case manager Chris Hill about the Active Recovery approach used by CMHA Cochrane Timiskaming Branch, information about the new physical activity recommendations in Canada’s […]Continue readingSubscribe to the Minding Our Bodies e-bulletin
Elder Law Conference registration available
The fifth annual Canadian Conference on Elder Law will take place on October 29 and 30, 2010 at the Delta Chelsea Hotel in Toronto. The conference will bring together Canadian and international experts, academics, practitioners, and community and advocacy organizations to promote and advance the discussion of elder law issues. The schedule will include speakers […]Continue readingElder Law Conference registration available
Call for submissions for long-term care research day
The Second Annual Long-Term Care (LTC) Applied Research Education Day takes place November 23, 2010 in Toronto. The event is designed to promote research utilization and innovation in LTC, profile new and emerging research and researchers, and provide a forum for learning, networking and information sharing. The submission deadline for poster presentations, tools and resources, […]Continue readingCall for submissions for long-term care research day
Application deadline for Celebrating Innovations in Healthcare Expo
Apply now to present your project at this year’s Celebrating Innovations in Health Care Expo. Presented by HealthAchieve in partnership with the Government of Ontario, the event will take place at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre on November 10, 2010. The expo will focus on projects that promote Ontario’s Excellent Care for All strategy by […]Continue readingApplication deadline for Celebrating Innovations in Healthcare Expo
Project ACT launches province-wide school tour
Project ACT is an interactive forum theatre presentation that helps students in grades 7-9 recognize and overcome the barriers that prevent them from leading active, healthy lives. Developed in collaboration with youth and community partners from across Ontario, the presentation focuses on physical activity, healthy eating and substance misuse prevention. The workshop was created by […]Continue readingProject ACT launches province-wide school tour
Mental health and homelessness research funding opportunity
Partnerships for Health System Improvement (PHSI) is a program from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) that funds teams of decision-makers and researchers to conduct applied and policy-relevant health services and systems research. Successful teams are eligible to receive up to $500,000 over three years. Up to $1 million from the Mental Health Commission […]Continue readingMental health and homelessness research funding opportunity