The Positive Leadership Development Institute (PLDI) will be launching its quarterly newsletter beginning June 28th. Email Tara Jewal to let her know if you wish to be added to the mailing list!
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The Ontario AIDS Network is acutely aware of the risks of losing sight of HIV as a priority in Ontario given the potential for changing government priorities. As a result, we have worked with a committee of board members as well as a communications consultant to assemble some key messages for our partner agencies – that HIV is still an issue in Ontario, one that we can overcome with continued provincial support. We have sent each campaigning party leader a letter asking them what their commitment will be to the continuation of Ontario’s provincial strategy Focusing Our Efforts – HIV/AIDS Strategy to
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We have now received two responses to our Questionnaire sent to Party Leaders on Wednesday, May 23: One response from the Ontario NDP and one from the Liberal Party of Ontario. As the election is on Thursday, we expect these will be the only responses we will receive. Posted, below, are the two letters as well as the original questionnaire. Have a look. To download PDF’s of these letters, click here.
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[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.3.1″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.3.1″] The Gay Men’s Sexual Health Coordinator, reporting to the Executive Director is based in Barrie, Ontario with the Gilbert Centre. The position will have responsibility for the Centre’s HIV/STBBI prevention and health promotion activities directed towards Gay/Bisexual/MSM communities including education, outreach, new initiative development, volunteer management, and stakeholder engagement. The Gilbert Centre is a registered, not-for-profit, charitable organization that was formed in 1993 as the AIDS Committee of Simcoe County in response to the HIV epidemic in Simcoe County. Since its inception the mandate of the organization has broadened to not only support people living
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[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.3.1″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.3.1″] The successful candidate will ensure effective and efficient provision of case management services for people living with and affected by HIV/AIDS and is responsible for the development and implementation of direct service programs in keeping with the ACDR’s values and philosophy, our strategic directions and adhere to standards of excellence. You will be working with people living with HIV and AIDS, members of the African, Caribbean and Black communities, gay, bisexual, pansexual and other men who have sex with men, people who use/d intravenous drugs an dwomen and youth from these communities. For more information
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The Board of Directors of HIV/AIDS Regional Services (HARS) announces the retirement of Executive Director John MacTavish and the appointment of longtime staff member Deb Kinder as Interim Executive Director. A search for the permanent Executive Director position will begin shortly. HARS looks forward to continuing to provide comprehensive services including education, prevention, and support for people living with, at risk of, or affected by HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted and blood borne illnesses. HARS will also continue to advocate for broader social change to reduce stigma and discrimination and will work with a diverse range of people and organizations
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Pride Toronto Presents Living & Thriving with HIV Panel Discussion 6:30 – 8:00pm – June 19, 2018 Innis Town Hall 2 Sussex Ave, Toronto, ON, M5S 1J5 You’re Invited! Snacks Served!
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Thomas Egdorf has been hired as the new Program Director, of the AIDS Bereavement and Resiliency Program of Ontario. Thomas brings to his new role at ABRPO/Fife 24 years of experience in the not for profit and the HIV/AIDS sector. Since 2011, Thomas has been a Regional Health Coordinator with CATIE, and he was the Director of PHA Programs with the Ontario AIDS Network. Thomas proven skills and experience in leadership development, peer engagement, adult education and training, will be huge asset to the ABRPO team as we move forward during this time of transition. Thomas’ start date is June
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It’s with great anticipation and pleasure to let you know that on July 1, 2018, we are moving. Our new location is 77 Westmount Rd, Unit 110 Guelph, On N1H 5J1. Please note that all programs and services including the ARCH Clinic, Trans Health Clinic and Anonymous Rapid HIV Testing Clinics will now be at this new office location. During the office closure there will be a two week disruption of service. The office will be closed as phone lines and internet providers move our communication systems. Staff will require additional time to settle in, unpack and prepare to reopen.
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It is with especially mixed emotions that we announce the formal resignation of the ACCHO Director, Valérie Pierre-Pierre. As you may know, Valérie accepted a short-term role at the AIDS Bureau in December 2017 and had planned to return to her role at ACCHO in June 2018. Recently, Valérie submitted her resignation to the ACCHO Executive after accepting a Senior Policy Analyst position on the Hepatitis C team with the AIDS and Hepatitis C Programs. Valérie joined the ACCHO team in January 2010 and during her tenure she provided tremendous leadership that enhanced the operations and significantly expanded the reach
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