Personal & Lifestyle Webinars

The experiences of the 2SLGBTQIA+ children and youth involved with Ontario’s child welfare system remain fairly invisible and there are limited clinical approaches designed to strengthen the skills of social workers and those providing care. This presentation, in partnership with OACAS, will: (1) Review the existing literature on 2SLGBTQIA+ youth in child welfare (2) Outline an emerging decision framework for clinical decision making to support 2SLGBTQIA+ children & youth involved with child welfare (3) Provide specific strategies for affirming social work practice with 2SLGBTQIA+ youth and their caregivers. This Webinar is FREE for everyone. This Employment Ontario project is funded in part by the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario. When ASL interpretation is required, please indicate the preference in the registration form. The incorporation of ASL interpreters will depend on availability. NOTE ABOUT REGISTRATION QUESTIONS: OASW is committed to inclusion and promoting a diverse range of identities, experiences, perspectives, and voices across all areas of the Association. As such, the registration contains some optional questions that are intended to assist us to better understand our social work community and ensure that our work is reflective of the diverse membership of OASW and our profession.

In honour of National Housing Day on November 22nd, the Rural Ontario Institute (ROI) is hosting a webinar, “Accessing Housing Data in Rural Ontario." Currently, there is a shortage of proper housing data in rural Ontario. The lack of adequate data is a barrier to the planning and construction of more social and affordable housing in rural communities. During this webinar, you will hear from ROI’s Senior Data Analyst, Danielle Letang and RHIS Data Analyst & Trainer, Charlotte Craig, as they share online housing data resources such as ROI’s Rural Ontario Facts Housing Dashboard and Factsheet, and the Rural Housing Information System (RHIS), a centralized data tool developed to fill the housing information gap. These resources can be used to support municipalities, developers, and homebuilders in the planning and development of affordable housing in their communities. After the presentations, there will be a Q&A session from the audience.

BuildDirect is a leading omnichannel building material retailer. The BuildDirect platform delivers a full assortment of building materials to homeowners and home professionals in North America. Webinar Agenda: • Third Quarter 2023 Financial and Operational Highlights • Growth Outlook

What can ancient philosophy and modern psychology tell us about facing our own mortality and the problem of death in general? Join us for a virtual symposium as leading authors and compassionate psychotherapists guide you through a transformative experience, offering wisdom for the graceful acceptance of mortality.

Attend our upcoming webinar, "Why You Need a Plan: Strategies for Medicare and Long-Term Care Planning” on Thursday, November 16 at 3:00 p.m. (CT) featuring Carson Group’s Vice President, Insurance Matt Lewis and Manager & Senior Wealth Planner Tom Fridrich. In this webinar, Lewis and Fridrich will provide valuable insights into Medicare and long-term care planning, including: • Understanding the basics of Medicare including the fundamental components like Part A, B, C and D • Eligibility criteria, enrollment periods and the importance of timely enrollment to avoid penalties and gaps in coverage • Navigating long-term care options such as home care, assisted living and nursing homes to determine the most suitable choice for individual needs and costs associated for services • Identify common challenges individuals face when navigating Medicare and long-term care planning Join us for this informative webinar!

AsIAm is delighted to host an online workshop series as a Grant-Funded member with the Disability Participation and Consultation Network. These workshops focus on the topic of self-advocacy and advocating your rights within the Autistic community and using effectively engaging with your community and with policymakers as a tool for advocating for your rights. These are four sessions which will cover the same content. Our fourth and final session for 2023 will take place on Thursday 16th November from 7:00pm - 8:30pm, online over Zoom. These workshops will be led by Dr. Vivian Rath and Dr. Mary Quirke and will cover: An introduction to advocacy, activism and lobbying and how they work How tools such as the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities can support you or your loved one to advocate for your rights How to organise campaigns How to identify and include like-minded people and organisations in campaigns Engaging with policymakers and Looking after yourself when taking part in campaigns Registration for these workshops is free. To register for this webinar and for more information, please visit our events page on AsIAm.ie. This webinar is part of AsIAm's work as Grant-Funded Member of the Disability Participation and Consultation Network and is proudly supported by the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth.

On behalf of the Drummond Trust, GO Travel Solutions was appointed five years ago as travel plan coordinators, tasked with introducing a range of sustainable travel measures and innovative community engagement tools aimed at fostering the adoption of sustainable travel practices within the pioneering New Lubbesthorpe community. Unlike many previous housing developments in the UK, where car dependency has surged, a recent travel survey has revealed a 20% decrease in single-car occupancy journeys at the site, accompanied by a doubling of bus usage in the past year.

Join the NASIS executive team for a discussion where they will share with you NASIS’s unique underwriting process and will take you inside the company’s internal criteria, strategy, and approach to multifamily investments. Register for the webinar now!

A new report published by Re-engage highlights the impact of scams and fraud on people in the UK aged 75 and over who are experiencing loneliness.The report, including research conducted by Professor Mark Button, Director of the Centre for Cybercrime and Economic Crime and Criminal Justice at the University of Portsmouth, found:Scams and fraud significantly impact people aged 75 and over who are experiencing loneliness,How scams and fraud can reduce wellbeing, and increase isolation and digital exclusion,What steps can be taken to reduce the impact of scams and fraud on isolated people aged 75 and overJoin our online event on the 15th of November 2023, at 12.30pm for the full findings. Hear from a panel including experts from the Friends Against Scams – a National Trading Standards Scams Team initiative, Aviva, and Professor Mark Button.Laura Joplin, head of impact at Re-engage, will chair the session and talk about how we are educating and supporting people aged 75 and over to be more aware of the risks.We look forward to you joining the event.

More people are recreating outdoors than ever before. Biodiversity is under threat. Habitat loss continues. And climate change poses an existential threat. As highlighted in the Outdoor Recreation Council of BC’s new Stewardship Inspiration Guide, outdoor recreation groups can play an important role in repairing, enhancing and protecting the province’s outdoor spaces. But for volunteer and not-for-profit organizations carrying out a meaningful and impactful project can be daunting. In a virtual discussion hosted by the Outdoor Recreation Council of BC, a panel of experts will show that stewardship is doable for any group. The webinar will define stewardship, show the value of projects for the public and the people doing the good work, help groups identify projects that fit with their expertise and highlight the support and funding that’s out there. The panelists are: - Kim Reeves, President, 4 Wheel Drive Association of BC - Jacquie Rasmussen, Executive Director, Lillooet Regional Invasive Species Society - Robyn Hutchings, Stewardship Coordinator, BC Marine Trails - Kevin Eskelin, Regional Recreation Manager, Southern Interior East Region for Recreation Sites and Trails BC The webinar will begin with presentations from each panelists, followed by a live Q&A session with opportunities to ask questions.