Travel Subsidy

Travel is ONLY available for in province travel.

Each organization will receive up to a maximum of $500 for the travel subsidy based on need.

Mileage will be reimbursed at $0.35/ km, hotel room for May 20 & 21. (receipts required).

Those accessing subsidy are responsible for making their own travel and accommodation arrangements.

One travel subsidy form to be completed per organization.

Travel dollars will be reimbursed after the conference.

Hotel Accommodations

A block of rooms has been placed on hold at the Victoria Inn at a rate of $124.99/night

Please quote conference ID # 403207 when booking.

Rooms must be booked prior to May 6, 2014 in order to guarantee availability and room rate.

Please call (807) 577-8481 to book your room.

Navigating the System: A Conversation with Service Providers

On the afternoon of May 21 we will be hosting a Service Provider "Cafe" giving delegates an opportunity to attend a number of short Service Provider presentations. This will be a great opportunity for delegates to engage service providers across sectors and get answers to questions that challenge them in the work they do.

If you are a service provider and would like to take part in this innovative way of sharing program/ service information, please download the information below and complete the registration form.

Service Provider Registration Form

Contact

Kari Chiappetta
kcconsulting@shaw.ca
807-621-6225

Opening Doors HIV/AIDS Counselling Conference

Hosted by AIDS Thunder Bay

Keeping the Conversation Going

Wednesday May 21, 2014

8:30 am - 10 am- Optional HIV/ Hep C 101 Workshop

10:30 am - 4:30 pm- Conference Proceedings

5 pm - 8 pm- AIDS Thunder Bay Gala Reception

Thursday May 22, 2014

8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Featuring Master of Ceremonies Stan Wesley

Victoria Inn Thunder Bay

555 West Arthur Street

Registration Fee:

Full Conference (includes all workshops, breakfast and lunch): $50

HIV/ Hep C 101 Workshop only (includes breakfast): $25

Fee includes breakfast, lunch and nutrition breaks both days as well as all conference materials.

Registration fee must be paid prior to the conference. Attendance will not be confirmed until registration fee is received.

Who should attend? This conference is intended for front line staff working in the human service field as well as those living with or affected by HIV and/ or Hep C.

Workshops and Sessions Include:

A full afternoon of "Navigating the System: A Conversation with Service Providers
HIV/ HCV 101- optional workhsop
Ethics: Pitfalls and Opportunities in Social Media- presenter Dr. Keely Kolmes
Harm Reduction Expanded- Real Life, Real Talk, No Shame, No Judgement
HIV/HCV 101 Train the Trainer Workshop (intended for front line staff who will have the opportunity to provide training to their co-workers/ clients after the training)- space is limited for this workshop. If you are interested in attending this workshop, please contact Kari directly at kcconsulting@shaw.ca

Click here for full agenda including session summaries

AIDS Thunder Bay will also be hosting a Gala Reception to launch their new name. The reception will be held on Wednesday May 21st, 2014 from 5 pm - 8 pm in the Victoria Inn Ballroom.

Full Conference Agenda with workhsop summaries will be available shortly.