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Social Assistance Handbook
Social Assistance Handbook for the Social Assistance Program.
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Q and A with the Island's new Seniors Navigator – Melanie Melanson
How would you explain the role of Seniors Navigator to Islanders? I like to think of the Seniors Navigator role as a “one-stop shop” to assist seniors. I help seniors navigate programs, supports and services through municipal, provincial and federal government departments...
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PEI Senior Islander of the Year Award
The PEI Senior Islander of the Year Award was created to celebrate the many contributions of Island seniors (65 years and older), and to promote positive images of aging. Examples of contributions may include community activities, community engagement, volunteering, fundraising, education, research, fitness, and/or recreation. Who qualifies for a Senior Islander of the Year Award? In order to qualify, the nominees must be: 65 years of age or older, both at the time of this nomination and while making their contributions; A resident of PEI, both at the time of this nomination and while making...
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Celebrating 211 Day
Today is 211 Day recognizing the free, confidential assistance available to people 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, every day of the year. The 211 system provides a single point of entry for Islanders to access supports and services in their communities. When someone dials 2-1-1...
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Province announces Senior Islanders of the Year for 2020-21
Five Island seniors have been named Senior Islanders of the Year for their outstanding contributions to communities across the province. The Senior Islanders of the Year awards celebrate the work of Island seniors in such areas as volunteering, artistic achievement, leadership...
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Poverty Elimination Strategy Act Baseline Report
The Prince Edward Island Poverty Elimination Strategy Act was enacted in May 2021. This report lists indicators set out by the Act to be reported on and baseline data related to those indicators.
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Social work student offers support - and receives it - in job placement
When Mark Wiebe finished his on-the-job training in social work last fall, he didn’t have to go far to find a place that would hire him. He was already there. “I finished my job placement and that transitioned straight into work,” says the 24-year-old who graduated in January...
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Recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
The abuse and neglect of an older adult can occur anywhere and can happen to anyone. June 15 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD), a day to bring attention to the issue of elder abuse and recognize that rights don’t get old. “We, as a community, benefit from the...
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Caring Dads program aims to break abuse cycle
A new program being offered by the Department of Social Development and Housing aims to help male caregivers break the cycle of gender-based violence in their families. Caring Dads is an intervention program for self-identifying men who have abused, neglected, or exposed their...
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Seniors Navigators
What is the role of the Seniors Navigators? The role of the Seniors Navigators is to enhance access to information, and the navigational experiences of near seniors, seniors, their family members and their caregivers. The work of the Seniors Navigators will allow seniors to...