Newfoundland and Labrador’s Seniors’ Advocate, Susan Walsh, is advancing a public engagement process, reaching out to seniors, seniors’ families and service providers throughout the province.

“On day one of my appointment in June, I committed to hearing more from seniors, families and service providers – the people who truly know what systemic issues need to be improved in this province, and how to do so.”
– Susan Walsh, NL Seniors Advocate

The Seniors’ Advocate wants to listen and better understand the priority systemic issues seniors and families are facing. Feedback will be used to help guide the Office of the Seniors’ Advocate’s actions and strategic direction in 2023.

“My mandate is to recommend ways to improve issues, services and programs impacting NL seniors. Three years have passed since this Office undertook any significant engagement process. In that time we have all witnessed considerable change: economically, socially and health-related. It is time to hear from seniors; to learn and discuss how we can ensure positive impacts on the lives of seniors.
– Susan Walsh, NL Seniors Advocate

The Seniors’ Advocate will be conducting in-person public engagement sessions throughout the province and virtually. The first in-person sessions are below and a full listing can be found online here and a discussion guide has been developed to aid in focusing the sessions.

Clarenville
September 28, 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Bill Davis Chalet, 44 Tilleys Rd (hosted by the Clarenville and Area 50+ Club)

Gander
October 4, 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Lion’s Club, 29 Memorial Dr.

Grand Falls-Windsor
October 5, 11:00 a.m.-12:30p.m
25 Edwards Pl. (hosted by the Exploits Valley 50+ Club)

St. John’s
October 6, 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
10 Bennett Ave. (hosted by the St. John’s Retired Citizen’s Association)

Individuals can also have their say by responding to an online survey or by visiting seniorsadvocatenl.ca and connecting to the survey link.

Paper copies of the discussion guide and survey are available by contacting the Office of the Seniors’ Advocate:

Mail:
Seniors’ Advocate
P.O. Box 13033
St. John’s NL   A1B 3V8
Fax:    709-729-6630

Email: seniorsadvocate@seniorsadvocatenl.ca                                                      

Completed surveys must be returned by December 1, 2022

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Media contact
Sherri-Lee Owens
Office of the Seniors’ Advocate
709-729-6603, 1-833-729-6603 (toll free)
seniorsadvocate@seniorsadvocatenl.ca