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Organized by: PLEA Community Services Society of BC — https://www.eventbrite.com/o/14510611201Join us for a day of learning, connection, and collaboration as we explore the systems that shape the experiences of the people we support.
This year's All Staff Meeting is designed to help staff strengthen the knowledge, relationships, and practical skills that support our work with participants every day. Through presentations, interactive activities, networking opportunities, and breakout sessions, we'll explore how the expertise that exists across PLEA, alongside the broader community resources available to participants, can help us achieve stronger outcomes together.
The day will feature a mix of presentations from PLEA staff and external subject matter experts. Our internal speakers will share practical knowledge drawn from their experience supporting participants, with sessions covering topics such as supporting individuals living with FASD, behavioural planning, addictions, and incorporating culture into programming.
External presenters will help staff build their understanding of the systems and services that many participants encounter throughout their lives. Topics currently being explored include SAJE agreements, Persons with Disabilities (PwD) benefits, CLBC pathways and eligibility, advocating for participant rights, and supporting individuals experiencing mental health challenges and concurrent disorders.
Just as importantly, the day is an opportunity to build relationships across the agency. We've intentionally designed the event to support those connections through structured networking activities, breakout sessions, and dedicated time to connect with colleagues from different programs, departments, and disciplines.
What we can't do is make those connections for you. We encourage everyone to come prepared to engage, introduce themselves to someone new, share their experiences, and learn from colleagues they may not already know. The strength of PLEA lies not only in the expertise of our staff, but in our willingness to share that expertise with one another. The more connected we are, the better equipped we are to support participants, families, and each other.
Stepping outside our comfort zones can sometimes lead to the most valuable learning opportunities. The relationships you build during the day may become important resources long after the event, helping you access knowledge, exchange ideas, and collaborate more effectively in support of participants and families.
You will need to register for your chosen sessions ahead of the day. The timetable, along with a short description of each breakout and instructions on how to register will be sent to those who have signed up to attend. As the breakout rooms have limited capacity, spots will be assigned on first come, first served basis.
Other details
Breakfast and lunch will be provided. Please indicate if you have any dietary needs at check out, and we'll do our best to accommodate.
Parking is available at the hotel's underground lot, and will be covered by PLEA. The venue is also easily accessible by Skytrain. Take the Expo or Millennium line to Lougheed Town Centre Station.
Registration
While this event is required for all staff, we understand that some will not be able to attend to avoid program disruption. Registration is needed to track the number of participants and assign your spots to the various breakouts.
Please RSVP through this Eventbrite page by Nov 10 at 3pm.
Questions?
If you have any questions, please contact Kat Sergeeva, Events & Training Coordinator at [email protected] or call 672-336-6317.
We look forward to seeing you!
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Executive Plaza Hotel Coquitlam, 405 North Road, Coquitlam, BC V3K 3V9, CA, 405 North Rd, Coquitlam, BC V3K 3V9, Canada, Port Moody
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