Sharing the network’s expertise through meetings and workshops with the FIN of Alberta and other francophone immigration partners, as well as stimulating collaboration between health professionals and settlement professionals.
Component 1
Developing and strengthening relationships and areas of cooperation between the settlement and health sectors.
Date
2021-2025
Summary of activity
Organizing a series of thematic workshops dealing with the main health issues affecting newcomers. These workshops bring settlement workers into contact with health specialists. They are designed to prevent situations arising from lack of familiarity with the health system or from the specific realities of francophone immigrants not being sufficiently considered.
Desired outcomes
Settlement professionals are able to identify and mobilize the appropriate partners and resources in order to help their clients integrate. Health professionals are able to identify the needs of the FIN and of their clients.
Developments to date
- List of contact information for free services open to francophone immigrants who have recently arrived in Canada or have been settled for several years
- Questionnaire on newcomers’ health needs designed for welcome, settlement, and integration organizations
Component 1
Developing and strengthening relationships and areas of cooperation between the settlement and health sectors.
Date
2021-2025
Summary of activity
Organizing a series of thematic workshops dealing with the main health issues affecting newcomers. These workshops bring settlement workers into contact with health specialists. They are designed to prevent situations arising from lack of familiarity with the health system or from the specific realities of francophone immigrants not being sufficiently considered.
Desired outcomes
Settlement professionals are able to identify and mobilize the appropriate partners and resources in order to help their clients integrate. Health professionals are able to identify the needs of the FIN and of their clients.
Developments to date
- List of contact information for free services open to francophone immigrants who have recently arrived in Canada or have been settled for several years
- Questionnaire on newcomers’ health needs designed for welcome, settlement, and integration organizations