Caregivers' Action Centre
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PDF (New Window)| Record #: MET0157 | Last Full Update: 20 Jun 2020 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | 647-782-6633 |
| info@caregiversactioncentre.org | |
| Website | caregiversactioncentre.org |
| Primary Contact | Brynne Sinclair-Waters, Executive Director; Phone: 647-226-7184; Email: brynne@oeerc.org |
| Agency Information | |
| Description (Agency) | Education, information, research and advocacy on employment rights, immigration status and access to settlement services for live-in and live-out caregivers * telephone peer support and referrals to local support groups * workshops and training on topics such as workplace rights, immigration, taxes, Employment Insurance, navigating federal caregiver programs, managing interactions with recruitment agencies, and community organizing * public awareness and social action |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
| Description and Service Details | |
| Description (Service) | Education, information, research and advocacy on employment rights, immigration status and access to settlement services for live-in and live-out caregivers * telephone peer support and referrals to local support groups * workshops and training on topics such as workplace rights, immigration, taxes, Employment Insurance, navigating federal caregiver programs, managing interactions with recruitment agencies, and community organizing * public awareness and social action |
| Hours | Hours vary, call * local group hours vary |
| Areas Served | Ontario |
| Eligibility | Current and former caregivers, originally from outside Canada, and their supporters |
| Application | Call, text, or email * in-person by appointment only |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | Free, including membership |
| Site Information | |
| Located In Community | Toronto |
| Address & Map | |
| Physical Access | Not Applicable ; Local groups vary |
| Categories and Classification | |
| HCSD Main Heading | Government / Legal ; Income Programs |
| HCSD Sub Heading | Community Legal Services ; Workers Compensation |
| Service Categories | Employment Related Advocacy Groups ~ Caregivers ; Labour and Employment Law ~ Caregivers ; Labour and Employment Law ~ Immigrants/Refugees ; Peer Support Services ~ Caregivers ; Support Group Clearinghouses ~ Caregivers ; Talklines/Warmlines ~ Caregivers |