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Positive Parenting: the Triple P approach
2024-03-14
Parenting is full of joys– and challenges.
Sometimes, a little extra support can go a long way. That’s where Triple P comes in. It stands for Positive Parenting Program.
“Triple P recognizes that parenting is a tough job, and that it’s okay, even normal, to need support,” says Kelly MacWilliams...
Free tax-help clinics offered to Islanders
2024-03-08
Free tax-help clinics are currently available to Island residents with modest-to-no income and a simple tax situation who need assistance to complete their tax and benefit return.
Super Clinics will also be offered this year, where additional service providers will be on hand to provide...
Social Worker Spotlight: Cheryl Jamieson
2024-03-06
Cheryl Jamieson has spent her career as a social worker supporting children and families – and she wouldn’t have it any other way.
She started on the frontlines of child protection work doing focused intervention, which involves working with families when a child is found to need protection or is...
Community grant pilot program for seniors meals
2024-02-26
Organizations are invited to submit applications for funding to host community meal events for seniors in PEI.
The Seniors Community Meal Grant Pilot Program provides one-time funding of up to $5,000 to community-based organizations and groups across the province to provide free communal meals for...
Government invests additional $2.7 million to increase social programs rates
2024-02-20
Increases to social programs rates will come into effect on March 1, 2024 to expand support and resources to Island households receiving assistance.
Islanders receiving Social Assistance or Assured Income benefits will see a five per cent increase to their basic unit rate (BUR), a monthly...
2024 Seniors’ Secretariat grant application now open
2024-02-15
Organizations and groups that work to improve the lives of Island seniors are invited to submit applications for the 2024-2025 PEI Seniors’ Secretariat grant.
The grants provide up to $5,000 per project designed to improve the lives of seniors. Groups eligible for funding include non-profit...
Statement by Honourable Barb Ramsay on International Day of Persons with Disabilities
2023-12-01
Hon. Barb Ramsay, Minister of Social Development and Seniors, issued the following statement to mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, which is observed annually on December 3:
“This day is such an important reminder that as a province and nation we have a responsibility to...
Province announces recipients of Senior Islander of the Year Awards for 2023
2023-10-26
Six Island seniors have been named Senior Islanders of the Year for their outstanding contributions to communities across the province.
The Senior Islander of the Year Awards were created to recognize and celebrate the many contributions of Island seniors in areas like volunteering, artistic...
Fall workshops for seniors on financial information, seniors benefits
2023-09-21
Workshops focused on important financial information for seniors are being offered across the Island this fall.
These free workshops will inform seniors about scam and fraud prevention, provincial and federal benefits that PEI seniors may be eligible for, and additional supports available to...
PEI doubles hearing aid rebate for seniors
2023-09-07
Island seniors who are 65 years or older may now be eligible for up to $6,000 per individual through the Seniors Hearing Aid Rebate Program.
The Seniors Hearing Aid Rebate Program helps to meet basic hearing needs in a cost-effective way. In order to access funding, applicants must:
Have an...