Alberta Elder Abuse Awareness Council (AEAAC)

We are looking for three(3) new board members!

We are currently recruiting for our newest team member: Neighbours Friends and Families, It's Not Right AEAAC Community Trainer. To check out the position and to apply click the link below👇 https://loom.ly/MBgv9hw

The AEAAC team has grown!! Over the next few weeks, we will introduce you to all the new staff that we have been blessed to work with these last few months! First up is our leader, Joanne Blinco! Hi! I am Joanne, I am responsible the day to day operations of the AEAAC and to ensure its sustainability. In this current position, I am working with other case managers across the province of Alberta to address the issue of elder abuse. It’s a chance to make a difference on a provincial level. I have been in the field of abuse and family violence for now 36 years. I am a Social Worker (University of Victoria- BSW) with a work history in Child and Family Services Ministry, having worked for them for 30 years. For the first 15 years I worked residential care with both the youth, their parents and families and then did community outreach in the rural areas surrounding Lethbridge. For the later part of my work with the Ministry I did child protection, which included conducting intakes, investigations, and case management and I was a supervisor. Working with a diverse group of families of different ethnic origins, different concerns, diverse ages, genders, and family compositions. I then decided that I wanted to work with seniors leaving the ministry, the new learnings around aging, barriers for seniors, and elder abuse felt like finding my new passion. I was the Case Manager for Lethbridge Elder Abuse Response Network (LEARN) in Lethbridge for 4 years a full-time position within Lethbridge Seniors Center Organization. In May 2021 I became employed with the AEAAC as the coordinator for the taking action against elder abuse funding and now so honored to the Executive Director! I am passionate about being a part of the AEAAC as it allows me the opportunity to join a dedicated group of individuals who are committed to increasing the awareness of elder abuse and supporting a community response to supporting older adults in abusive situations. In working for the AEAAC it allows me to grow my skills, doing work in areas like strategic planning, sustainable funding, committee work and as most importantly to be that voice with others, and for others to address elder abuse.

We are currently looking for someone to join us on the AEAAC Board! We are seeking applicants with experience in any of the following areas: - Health - Securing Funds - Non-Profit Social Services - and more! Our goal is to enhance the Board of Directors and Committee system that reflects and promotes the diversity and perspectives of the community we serve which includes receiving applications from the all equity-deserving groups including Women, Persons with Disabilities, folks who identify as Black, Indigenous, People of Colour, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities or those from other groups targeted for oppression. We would like to encourage applications from those living in rural area’s of Alberta specifically the far north, west and east area’s of Alberta. If you are interested or know someone who has a passion for serving older adults, please have them email info@albertaelderabuse.ca to learn more!

SAFE SPACES - Call for Funding Proposals - 2 DAYS LEFT!!! CFP Closing Date and Time: July 12, 2024 @ 4:30 pm To enhance access to Safe Spaces for older adults experiencing abuse, a Safe Spaces program model in various communities will be used in a call for proposals across the province. Overarching principles of the Safe Spaces program include: ☑️Demonstrated demand within the community ☑️Available space at local community older adults housing such as a Lodge ☑️Willing and able partners in the community ☑️Sustainable partnership model ☑️Cost efficiency The program model will be based on the Lethbridge Elder Abuse Response Network (LEARN) Safe Suites model. Please note that this CFP is open to currently grant funded communities with the AEAAC. To learn more 👉 https://loom.ly/vJj1SQ8

SAFE SPACES - Call for Funding Proposals - CFP Closing Date and Time: July 12, 2024 @ 4:30 pm To enhance access to Safe Spaces for older adults experiencing abuse, a Safe Spaces program model in various communities will be used in a call for proposals across the province. Overarching principles of the Safe Spaces program include: ☑️Demonstrated demand within the community ☑️Available space at local community older adults housing such as a Lodge ☑️Willing and able partners in the community ☑️Sustainable partnership model ☑️Cost efficiency The program model will be based on the Lethbridge Elder Abuse Response Network (LEARN) Safe Suites model. Please note that this CFP is open to currently grant funded communities with the AEAAC. To learn more 👉 https://loom.ly/vJj1SQ8

SAFE SPACES - Call for Funding Proposals - CFP Closing Date and Time: July 12, 2024 @ 4:30 pm To enhance access to Safe Spaces for older adults experiencing abuse, a Safe Spaces program model in various communities will be used in a call for proposals across the province. Overarching principles of the Safe Spaces program include: ☑️Demonstrated demand within the community ☑️Available space at local community older adults housing such as a Lodge ☑️Willing and able partners in the community ☑️Sustainable partnership model ☑️Cost efficiency The program model will be based on the Lethbridge Elder Abuse Response Network (LEARN) Safe Suites model. Please note that this CFP is open to currently grant funded communities with the AEAAC. To learn more 👉 https://loom.ly/vJj1SQ8

We are currently looking for someone to join us on the AEAAC Board! We are seeking applicants with experience in any of the following areas: - Health - Securing Funds - Non-Profit Social Services - and more! Our goal is to enhance the Board of Directors and Committee system that reflects and promotes the diversity and perspectives of the community we serve which includes receiving applications from the all equity-deserving groups including Women, Persons with Disabilities, folks who identify as Black, Indigenous, People of Colour, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities or those from other groups targeted for oppression. We would like to encourage applications from those living in rural area’s of Alberta specifically the far north, west and east area’s of Alberta. If you are interested or know someone who has a passion for serving older adults, please have them email info@albertaelderabuse.ca to learn more!

We are currently looking for someone to join us on the AEAAC Board! We are seeking applicants with experience in any of the following areas: - Health - Securing Funds - Non-Profit Social Services - and more! Our goal is to enhance the Board of Directors and Committee system that reflects and promotes the diversity and perspectives of the community we serve which includes receiving applications from the all equity-deserving groups including Women, Persons with Disabilities, folks who identify as Black, Indigenous, People of Colour, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities or those from other groups targeted for oppression. We would like to encourage applications from those living in rural area’s of Alberta specifically the far north, west and east area’s of Alberta. If you are interested or know someone who has a passion for serving older adults, please have them email info@albertaelderabuse.ca to learn more!

June 6, we partnered with CORE Alberta Elder Abuse Group to host a WEAAD presentation where we discussed POA's. Check out the recording below 👇 https://loom.ly/yneszcU #ABGrowTheConversation #WEAADJune15 https://lnkd.in/g_xv3D-N