A heartfelt Thank you to our 2016 Sponsors; our event would not be possible without your generous support. We appreciate your interest in CANSW’s vision; your endorsement is invaluable in helping CANSW members be a force for positive change in the lives of those they serve.
Gold Sponsor
Bronze Sponsor
Canadian Association of Nephrology Social Workers (CANSW)
For 37 years, CANSW has been the only Canadian national professional association for social workers specializing in the exciting and demanding field of nephrology. Committed to the highest standards of social work practice, CANSW prides itself on “giving back” to its members by annually presenting low cost, high quality conferences drawing on top speakers from across North America. In recent years, CANSW members have also benefited from a very active exclusive email list server allowing instant consultation and “brain storming” with over one hundred of their peers across the country. In addition, there is a members-only section of the website, listing useful resources and templates. For further information about the benefits of becoming a CANSW member please visit our website
Our Conference Theme: Psychosocial Nephrology:Reflecting and Renewing the Heart of Social Work Practice
Highlights of the Conference
Gavril Hercz’s, Psycho Nephrologist, key note presentation. Dr. Hercz’s major area of interest is the impact of physical illness on patients, families and caregivers. He has also developed psychonephrology.com; an online community of nephrology and mental health clinicians who are committed to understanding and helping patients cope with the psychosocial impact of chronic kidney disease. This focus also includes families and caregivers who are also profoundly affected by their support of these patients. Throughout his presentation, Dr. Hercz will engage CANSW members in an advanced discussion of the psychosocial issues faced by kidney patients and the ways in which social workers “dance close to the flame” in our work with patients. Social work practice lies at the heart of the psychosocial issues experienced by patients. Powerful and meaningful, this key note presentation will provide an opportunity for reflection and renewal.
Dr. Hercz will also share his innovative work on patients and families transitioning to dialysis and provide tools for social workers to help ease these transitions. He will share his involvement with the design and implementation of a Transition to Dialysis Unit and invite CANSW members to share their own successes in this emerging area of specialization.
Extending our focus on the psychosocial issues experienced by patients, Deborah McLeod will lead us in an exploration of the topic of sexuality of patients living with CKD. To round out our experience Nina Papazian will present:To Sleep Perchance to Dream: The Importance of Quality Sleep in Supporting Psychosocial Wellbeing in Dialysis Patients
The conference setting is the historic Belcourt Spirituality Centre, a former convent, in the beautiful, pastoral community of South Rustico, PEI. The venue is peaceful and meditative, one which promotes reflection and renewal. This setting will provide CANSW members with a unique and intimate opportunity for professional development which will be revitalizing and restorative.
We look forward to welcoming you to PEI!
Continuing Education:
Continuing Education Credits will be available for this conference as per your Professional College.
Speakers
Accommodation:
The 38th Annual conference will be held at the Belcourt Spirituality Centre in PEI.
Belcourt Centre
Route 243
South Rustico, PEI
C0A 1X0
Tel: (902) 963-2877
Belcourt Spirituality Centre is an old convent located in South Rustico, just 26 km from Charlottetown (~20 min drive from the airport). Link to the location:
Accommodation booked by CANSW
Contact: Phone: (902) 963-2877
Accommodation at the Centre is $95.00 per person for the entire conference (includes 2 night’s accommodation plus all meals). There is the possibility of shared accommodation depending on number of attendees. If you are planning to attend with a colleague and would be willing to share with a specific person, note name on your registration form. Please note if you require a private room and if a guest (not attending conference) will be joining you and provide an additional $95.00 for their accommodation costs.
In order to reserve your room, please register for the conference. Do not contact the Centre directly; your accommodation will be booked by CANSW when your registration is processed.
Accommodation is available during the conference from the afternoon of Wednesday September 28/16 until noon on Friday September 30/16. For anyone who wishes to extend their stay and explore more of beautiful PEI, please check for details. We have also included further details at the end of the brochure.
Getting to Belcourt Centre:
From Charlottetown (Approx. 26 km)
Follow Route 2 West via University Ave. [or N. River Rd. and Rt. 236] as far as Milton. Turn Right on Rt. 7 and follow that road as far as S. Rustico. [Note that road is Rt. 6 after you pass Oyster Bed Bridge village store). Immediately after passing Gallant’s Food Market turn Right on Rt. 243. Around turn, about 1 km. is Belcourt Centre.
From Summerside (Approx. 52 km)
Follow Route 2 East as far as Hunter River. Turn left on Rt. 13 and follow through to New Glasgow. Turn right on Route 224, just cross the bridge and turn Left on Route 258. At end of Rt. 258, bear Right on Rt. 6 to South Rustico. Just before Gallant’s Food Market turn Left on Rt. 243. Around turn of road, about 1 km. is Belcourt Center.
From Borden (Approx. 50 km)
Follow Route 1 as far as Crapaud. Bear Left on Route 13, and follow that route through Hunter River to New Glasgow. Turn Right on Rt. 224, just cross bridge and turn left on Rt. 258. At end of Rt. 258, bear Right on Rt. 6 to South Rustico. Turn left on Rt. 243 to Belcourt Center.
CANSW members and Financial Assistance to attend Annual General Meeting:
CANSW recognizes that it may be financially difficult at times for CANSW members to attend the conference and AGM. The Association would like to support members when fiscally able. Please contact the CANSW President, Neil Thompson for further information.
PEI Conference Committee:
Neil Thompson,Renal Social Worker
Southern Alberta Renal Program
403-955-6597
/ Anna Deveaux
Renal Social Worker
Cape Breton Regional Hospital
Nova Scotia Health Authority
902-567-7842
Sarah Allen,
Renal Social Worker
Royal Victoria Hospital
705-728-9090, ext.24616 / Heather MacPhail,
Renal Social Worker
The Ottawa Hospital
613-738-8400 ext. 82579
Amanda LeePaget
Renal Social Worker
Manitoba Renal Program,
Health Sciences Centre
204-787-2474
/ Moira Bredin
Renal Social Worker
Horizon Health Network
506-447-4076
mailto:
Michelle Jensen
Renal Social Worker
QE II Health Sciences Centre
Nova Scotia Health Authority
902-473-3872
/ Dianne Levesque
Renal Program Social Worker
PEI
902-894-0034
38th Annual CANSW Conference
Psychosocial Nephrology: Reflecting and Renewing the Heart of Social Work Practice
September 28/16 toSeptember 30/16
South Rustico, PEI
Please note that accommodation is $95 through CANSW in addition to your registration
CONFERENCE Registration and AccommodationsCANSW Members:
Before August 12th - $200 After August 12th - $225
NON CANSW Members:
Before August 12th - $400 After August 12th - $450
STUDENT Students - $125.00
ACCOMMODATION - Belcourt Spirituality Centre
$95 per person regardless of room occupancy includes meals and accommodations at Spirituality Centre.
Please circle preference for SHARED or PRIVATE room
Please note name of conference attendee or guest joining you
Dinner
Please check if attending Thursday Evening dinner (cost included in registration)
Additional Thursday dinner ticket $44.00 per additional ticket
Please note any dietary preferences ______
**CANSW Memberships can still be purchased via website to get the Member rate
Name: ______
Address: ______
Phone: ______Fax: ______
Email: ______
TOTAL AMOUNT SUBMITTED $______ / FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THIS CONFERENCE YOU MAY CONTACT Michelle Jensen at 902-473-3872 or email atCANSW Conference 2016
Tourism information
PEI – Tourism Booklet: Good Link:
Weather - Autumn is clear and bright, with temperatures ranging from 8 to 22 degrees C (46-71 F). (From
Travel
Airport – Charlottetown Airport
Air Carriers – Air Canada, Westjet, Sunwing
Air Canada, the regional affiliate of Air Canada offers direct flights from Halifax, Nova Scotia; Toronto and Ottawa (seasonal), Ontario; and Montréal, Quebec year round. Extra flights are offered during the summer months.
WestJet offers direct service from Toronto on a year round basis with additional flights from May to October.
Schedules are subject to change, for more information visit wwwflypei.com.
Car Rentals
AvisNational Car Rental
Toll Free: 1 (800) 879-2847“Green means go.”
Local: (902) 892-3706 Toll Free: 1(800) 227-7368
Web: (902) 628-6990
Web:
Budget Rent-a-CarEnterprise Rent-A-Car
Toll Free: 1 (800) 268-8900Toll Free: 1 (800)261-7331
Local: (902) 566-5525Local: (902)628-6990
Web:
Hertz Thrifty Car Rentals
Toll Free: 1 (800) 263-0600Toll Free: 1 (800) 894-5774
Local: (902) 566-5566Local: (902) 894-5774
Web: www. thrifty.com
Taxi
Yellow Cab PEI
Phone: (902) 566-6666 and (902) 894-9991
* Best to call ahead to book taxi
E-Mail:
-$47, + $5 per additional traveler Fee for travel from Charlottetown Airport to Bellcourt:
Good Taxi – 902-629-2000 * best to call ahead to book.
-$41, + $5/additional person from Charlottetown to South Rustico/Bellcourt
Maritime Luxury Limousine & Sedan Service
Telephone: 892-LIMO-(5466), Web Site: Email:
•Lincoln Town Car Sedans available for all flights.
•Licensed, trained, discreet chauffeurs in professional attire with newspaper, bottled spring water & candy included in the fare.
Cost estimate for town car: $59 + $7 (airport charge) + HST (1-3 passengers)
Coach Atlantic Group
Phone: (902)566-5664 www. CoachAtlanticGroup.com
-Using a sedan for 2 passengers and luggage
- $100.00 plus HST -$114.00
-Using a minivan for up to 4 passengers and luggage
- $125.00 plus HST- $142.50
-Using our Cadillac SUV for up to
-5 passengers and luggage - $150.00 plus HST$171.00
-Using a 15-passenger van for up to 9 passengers and luggage - $200.00 plus HST - $228.00
-Using a mini coach for up to
-16 passengers and luggage - $300.00 plus HST -$342.00
Using a 36-passenger motor coach - $350.00 plus HST - $399.00
Accessible Transportation
Pat and the Elephant
Advance arrangements can be made for wheelchair accessible transport through Pat and the Elephant, a non-profit organization at (902) 894-3339.
Additional information is available from their web site; click here to learn more.
Donna's Transport Ltd.
Wheelchair compatible vans are also available from:
Donna's Transport Ltd. at (902) 436-3394 Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Advance notice is required.
Below Information from:
Driving–
The Confederation Bridge is a 13-km engineering phenomenon. Connecting from New Brunswick, the Bridge is open 24 hours a day and takes approximately 12 minutes to cross. Tolls are collected when leaving the Island (Toll for car; $46)
The toll bridge brings you to the town of Borden-Carleton and the Gateway Village visitor centre and shopping complex. Tolls are collected upon leaving PEI at Borden-Carleton. Click here for current toll rates. A shuttle service is available for pedestrians and cyclists.
For more information, visit
Ferry - Northumberland Ferries
Departing from Caribou, Nova Scotia, and Wood Islands, Prince Edward Island, the 75-minute car ferry trip offers a pleasant break from driving. Lounge on the deck soaking up sunshine and sea air or grab a snack and relax. Ferries depart every hour and a half from May to late December, with up to nine daily sailings from both terminals during peak season. Click here for current schedules and here for fare information. Tolls are collected upon leaving PEI at Wood Islands. For more information about Northumberland Ferries please visit their website or call 1-877-635-SAIL (7245).
For more information, visit
By Bus or Shuttle
Maritime Bus offers daily bus service between Charlottetown, Summerside and Borden-Carleton and over 40 locations across the Maritimes, with connections to Central and Western Canada.
A number of companies offer shuttle services by van to and from Charlottetown (and selected other Island locations) and Halifax. These companies operate from various locations and on different schedules; contact each for details about their specific services.
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To learn more about how we can help you with your next meeting, contact Treena MacLeod at 902.368.3688; toll free at 855.368.3688 or .
CANSW 2016
Psychosocial Nephrology: Reflecting and renewing the Heart of Social Work Practice