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	Self-Management: How can my northern Ontario Aboriginal community/organization receive funding for the peer leader training workshop?   Primary and Secondary Prevention: How do I submit a proposal for funding of a community-based diabetes activity to the NDHN? Where can I get a workplan and how do I complete it? I’d like to do an activity that has already been tried and has worked for at least one Aboriginal community or organization. How can I find out what has been done and what is working? If funding is approved for an initiative, who will the cheque be sent to? Do NDHN member programs do any primary prevention? Are we allowed to request funds to buy prizes or incentives to give away to all participants as part of our proposed initiative?   Submitting a Workplan: What areas are covered under the northern Ontario target population? How much funding is available for each initiative? Are communities which did not participate in the Needs Assessment excluded from this funding? Is every column on the workplan to be completed for submission? When is the absolute deadline for submission? When do the initiatives need to be completed by? Do we need to keep and submit receipts?   Diabetes Resources: Has the NDHN developed any Aboriginal-specific resources? Are funds available from the NDHN to order resources from the catalogue?   Diabetes Education & Management services: Who can receive NDHN funding to take the Diabetes Education Certificate Program at Confederation or Cambrian College? How do I get approval for reimbursement of the fees?   Training of Healthcare Providers: I’m a healthcare worker in an Aboriginal community/organization in northern Ontario. I’d really like to participate in one of the training initiatives mentioned in your website – what should I do?   General: Is this funding the same as the Aboriginal Diabetes Initiative (ADI)? What if I have any other questions?     Self-Management: How can my northern Ontario Aboriginal community/organization receive funding for the peer leader training workshop? You need to complete the workshop request form (# NDHN/NOADI/F003) and submit it to the NDHN. If funding is available and a sufficient number of communities or organizations have indicated interest, you will be contacted. Three people from your community or organization will need to attend at one time. Your community or organization will also need to agree to provide suitable space for the two 6-week sessions you will be holding.   If you have more questions, contact the NDHN by email at AboriginalDiabetes@ndhn.com. Back to top   Primary and Secondary Prevention: How do I submit a proposal for funding of a community-based diabetes activity to the NDHN? You are welcome to submit a workplan (see next FAQ).   Where can I get a workplan and how do I complete it? Click here to download a workplan form (# NDHN/NOADI/F004). You can also view the guidelines for completing and submitting the workplan.   You are encouraged to contact your local NDHN member program. In view of their expertise in diabetes education and management, they can work in partnership with you and your community/organization. Click here to find the NDHN-member program nearest you.   I’d like to do an activity that has already been tried and has worked for at least one Aboriginal community or organization. How can I find out what has been done and what is working? You can view a list of community activities for 2006/07 and 2007/08 across northern Ontario.   If funding is approved for an initiative, who will the cheque be sent to? The cheque will be made out to the Aboriginal community or organization which has been specified in the approved workplan. As a result, it is important that the information in the workplan be complete.   Do NDHN member programs do any primary prevention? The NDHN-member programs are not funded to do primary prevention interventions. Their mandate is the secondary prevention of diabetes. However, within NOADI there are funds available for Aboriginal communities/organizations to do primary prevention and NDHN member programs can support your community/organization's activity based on their expertise. To submit a workplan, download a workplan form (# NDHN/NOADI/F004) and follow the guidelines for submission.   Are we allowed to request funds to buy prizes or incentives to give away to all participants as part of our proposed initiative? No. However, a door prize that is relevant to diabetes prevention or management may be included. There are situations when items need to be purchased as part of the strategy (e.g. pedometers for walking programs) and such requests would need to be assessed by the NDHN. Any other requests can be considered on an individual basis by the NDHN. Back to top   Submitting a Workplan: What areas are covered under the northern Ontario target population? Northern Ontario extends from Bracebridge all the way to the north end of the province, west to the Manitoba border and east to the Quebec border. (Click here to view a map of the areas covered by NOADI)   How much funding is available for each initiative? There is no specific limit set as it will depend upon the activities which are proposed.   Are communities which did not participate in the Needs Assessment excluded from this funding? No - they are not excluded. The call for workplans is open to all of the Aboriginal communities and organizations in northern Ontario. Also, initiatives which extend regionally to other Aboriginal communities/organizations in the target area are welcomed.   Is every column on the workplan to be completed for submission? Yes - with the exception of the final “Actual Outcomes” column which is to be filled out and submitted when the activities in the workplan have been completed (see guidelines for submission).   When is the absolute deadline for submission? The deadlines are outlined in the submission guidelines.   When do the initiatives need to be completed by? By the end of the fiscal year for which the workplan was approved. For more information see guidelines for submission.   Do we need to keep and submit receipts? You should keep receipts on file for your own accountability. The NDHN does not require that receipts be submitted. Back to top   Diabetes Resources: Has the NDHN developed any Aboriginal-specific resources? The NDHN’s mandate is delivery of diabetes education and management services. Within NOADI there are funds available for Aboriginal communities/organizations to do projects which can involve the development of culturally-appropriate and locally-relevant resources (see the workplan form [# NDHN/NOADI/F004] and guidelines for submission). You can also access the catalogue of resources to see what resources are currently available.   Are funds available from the NDHN to order resources from the catalogue? Yes, funds may be available. Click here to download a request form (# NDHN/NOADI/F001). Back to top   Diabetes Education & Management services: Who can receive NDHN funding to take the Diabetes Education Certificate Program at Confederation or Cambrian College? Any healthcare provider who provides service in an Aboriginal community or organization in northern Ontario is eligible to apply for approval to receive reimbursement from the NDHN for the cost of registration and materials (as well as approved fieldwork for Registered Nurses and Registered Dietitians). As per College guidelines, Registered Dietitians and Registered Nurses are eligible to take the entire certificate program (4 theory modules and 2 practical modules) while others are eligible to take Module 1.   How do I get approval for reimbursement of the fees? You need to complete the "Confederation or Cambrian College Diabetes Education Certificate" request form (#NDHN/NOADI/F002) and submit it to the NDHN. Back to top   Training of Healthcare Providers: I’m a healthcare worker in an Aboriginal community/organization in northern Ontario. I’d really like to participate in one of the training initiatives mentioned in your website – what should I do? You need to complete the workshop request form (# NDHN/NOADI/F003) and submit it to the NDHN. Back to top   General: Is this funding the same as the Aboriginal Diabetes Initiative (ADI)? No. The NDHN’s Northern Ontario Aboriginal Diabetes Initiative (NOADI) receives funds from the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care. The Aboriginal Diabetes Initiative (ADI) is federally funded.   What if I have any other questions? If you have any further questions, please contact the NDHN at AboriginalDiabetes@ndhn.com. Back to top
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