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This section highlights the latest news, publications and activities of the Observatory and more.
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Latest news
New: two new fact sheets to better understand and support caregivers
How can we better support caregivers who do not identify as such? And how can we help alleviate the sense of obligation they may feel? The Observatory answers these questions in two new fact sheets aimed at professionals and practitioners.
Journées de l’Appui 2025 : Lumières sur la proche aidance
Les 25 et 26 mars derniers, notre équipe a eu le privilège de participer aux Journées de l’Appui 2025, un événement majeur qui a réuni plus de 400 actrices et acteurs œuvrant dans le domaine de la proche aidance au Québec.
Webinar in replay and new article : “Qu’est-ce qu’une personne proche aidante ? Mieux comprendre, pour mieux se reconnaître”
On 4 February 2025, the Observatory presented a webinar (in French) in collaboration with L’accompagnateur entitled “Qu’est-ce qu’une personne proche aidante ? Mieux comprendre, pour mieux se reconnaître”.
Upcoming webinar: “What is a caregiver? A better understanding for better self-recognition”
On February 4, we will present the webinar (in french) “Qu’est-ce qu’une personne proche aidante ? Mieux comprendre, pour mieux se reconnaître” organized in collaboration with L’accompagnateur.
Projects to come in 2025: enlightening publications to better understand the reality of caregivers
The year 2024 was marked by important initiatives and collaborations for caregiving in Quebec. The year 2025 also looks promising, with many developments to come.
New website section: Caregiving trajectories
To support caregivers and shed light on the various realities of caregiving, the Observatory is launching a new “Caregiving trajectories” website section during National Caregivers Week.
News from our directors
The Observatory announces the departure of Cindy Starnino as Administrative Director and welcomes To Nhu Nguyen as her successor.
Congrès intersectoriel de Cap santé mentale : Façonner l’avenir des proches en santé mentale par le dialogue
Les 18 et 19 octobre derniers, une délégation de l’Observatoire a participé au tout premier congrès intersectoriel sur les proches en santé mentale, organisé par Cap santé mentale à Québec, ayant comme thème « Ouvrons le dialogue pour créer un avenir meilleur ».
Journée nationale de concertation en proche aidance 2024
The most recent edition of the Journée nationale de concertation en proche aidance was the first step in the consultation process to inform the government’s upcoming caregiver action plan, the Plan d’action gouvernemental pour les personnes proches aidantes 2026-2031.
2023-2024 Activity report: an outstanding year for the Observatory
In its 2023-2024 activity report, the Observatory presents its projects and achievements, and outlines the progress made over the past year.
Call for caregivers’ stories from parent caregivers of autistic children
Are you the mother or father and caregiver of an autistic child? Would you like to share your experience and contribute to our mission?
Scientific watch on caregiving: a survey to better understand your expectations
To tailor the scientific watch on caregiving to the needs of its target audiences, the Observatory invites you to complete an anonymous and confidential survey regarding your interests and preferences.
