Oliver Fitzpatrick is the Young Carers Coordinator at AMI-Quebec, where he promotes awareness, research and policies to support young carers, and provides group and individual support to caregivers aged 5-30. He studied health and community services at the University of Victoria with a focus in disability. He has also organized advocacy for access to medical devices for amputees, and community action to address violence against 2SLGBTQ+ high school students in his hometown in rural BC.
Sessions in which Oliver Fitzpatrick participates
Thursday 2 November, 2023
Moderator:Oliver Fitzpatrick, AMI-QuebecFamily caregivers are often referred to as an invisible population. In Canada, young carers aged 6-25 are even less recognized, despite there being an estimated 3 young carers in every classroom. Our workshop will focus on how to identify young carers, steps that educators can ta...