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[Report] Potential lateral and upstream consequences in the development and implementation of social prescribing in Australia

Candice Oster and Svetlana Bogomolova

This research paper discusses the implementation of social prescribing in Australia and highlights the existing inequities in Australia's health outcomes. The authors argue that while social prescribing has been successful in countries like the UK and the USA, there is a need for a systematic approa

[Resource] Barriers to accessibility among persons with disabilities in Canada

Statistics Canada

Interactive map of barriers to accessibility by type of disability and location.

[Report] Non-medicine interventions for sleep problems in dementia

Cochrane

People with dementia frequently have sleep problems including an increase in the length and number of awakenings and an increased amount of light sleep.

Food Security Now

Community Food Centres Canada

Nearly 1 in 4 people across Canada can’t afford to put food on the table. Get stats for your riding.

[Report] PROMOTING AND ENCOURAGING INTERGENERATIONAL VOLUNTEERISM, June 2024

Robert Morrissey, Chair

Report of the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities

[REPORT] Shaping Environments to Shape Us: The Case for Longevity Cities

Milken Institute

This report presents the case for Longevity Cities to tackle the challenges of global population aging

[Report] HUMA COMMITTEE REPORT

Government of Canada, House of Commons

HUMA COMMITTEE REPORTIf you have any questions or comments regarding the accessibility of this publication, please contact us at accessible@parl.gc.ca.See the full document hereLIST OF RECOMMENDATIONS As a result of their deliberations committees may make recommendations which they include in the

[Report] At-a-glance – Black-focused social prescribing:  the importance of an Afrocentric approach

HPCDP Journal, Government of Canada

Going beyond conventional social prescribing models, BFSP addresses specific health needs within Black communities

[Resource] Men and Suicide Fact Sheet

Mental Health Commission of Canada

Middle-aged men (40 to 60) die by suicide more than anyone, including young people and women

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