Caregivers at the Centre Conference
September 23, 2025
8:00 am - 4:45 pm
Edmonton - NorQuest College, Singhmar Centre for Learning
NorQuest College’s Family Caregiver Wellness Initiative - in partnership with the University of Alberta’s Caregiver-Centered Care program - will be hosting a one-day conference on Family Caregiving on September 23, 2025, at our Downtown Edmonton Campus in the Singhmar Centre for Learning Atrium.
This conference, themed around Integrating Support Systems for Family Caregivers, will create a vital space for family caregivers, organizations, employers, educators, policymakers, and health and social/ community providers to connect, share successes, and collectively advance toward more integrated support systems for caregivers.
Join us for an engaging day filled with
- Speakers, panels, interactive workshops, and collaborative activities: Gain actionable knowledge to advance caregiver support in your respective contexts.
- An introduction to the Family Caregiver workshops: Get a firsthand look at two of our innovative workshops designed for family caregivers. Discover practical tools, resources, and strategies designed to help caregivers feel more confident and supported.
- Networking opportunities: Foster valuable connections for future collaborations between caregivers, professionals, policy makers, community partners and educators.
Our mission is to foster collaborative partnerships and innovative solutions that recognize the essential role of caregivers in our health and community ecosystems.
Download the conference program
Registration for this event has closed.
Hosted in partnership with
Caregiver-Centered Care Health Workforce Education is a Program of Applied Research & Innovation in Health Services Delivery in Family Caregiving, Department of Family Medicine, University of Alberta. This program is funded through a grant from the Government of Alberta.
Frequently asked questions
Who is invited to attend this event?
Anyone who has an interest in advancing the work of supporting caregivers: family caregivers, organizations, employers, educators, policymakers, and health and social/ community providers.Will parking be available?
Yes, paid parking is available at NorQuest’s downtown campus lots, though it is on a first-come, first-served basis, and the lots fill up quickly. Click here to view a parking map.
Additional paid parking is available nearby, with rates set by independent vendors—NorQuest has no control over these costs. You can find nearby lots by doing an online search for “Parking Edmonton Downtown” on Google maps.
The campus is also within easy walking distance of the Corona LRT station and several major downtown bus routes. Use the Edmonton Transit Trip Planner to help plan your route.
Will refreshments be provided?
Complimentary breakfast and lunch will be provided, along with coffee, tea, and refreshments throughout the day. Please indicate on the registration form if you have any dietary restrictions we should be aware of.Other questions?
We are happy to help! Connect with us at dominique.bailey@norquest.ca or bitzer@ualberta.ca
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