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Gabriola Island Health and Wellbeing Contribution Service – Alternative Approval Process

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Gabriola Island Community Health and Wellbeing Contribution Service

The established service will provide a coordinator to coordinate and advocate for health and well-being services on Gabriola Island. This has been a community-driven process in response to feedback collected from community members during the engagement of the Regional District of Nanaimo Social Needs Assessment and Strategy (2021) led by the Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN). In particular, the Gabriola Health and Wellness Collaborative provided feedback about the need for assistance in coordinating activities on the island.

In 2022, a Feasibility Report was completed by Urban Matters to identify options for creating a service and examine potential functions and costs.

On November 14, 2023, the RDN Board gave three readings to the proposed service bylaw “Gabriola Island Community Health and Wellbeing Contribution Service Establishment Bylaw No. 1892, 2023” for a health and wellbeing coordinator service. As required by provincial legislation, the proposed services bylaw was referred to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs (the Ministry) for approval, which was granted on December 21, 2021. The proposed services bylaw proceeded to an Alternative Approval Process (AAP) between January 19, 2024, to February 20, 2024, for electors to determine if a Health and Wellbeing Service may be established on Gabriola Island.

A Request for Statement of Qualifications process is now underway to hire a Community Health and Wellbeing Service Coordinator in 2024/2025. The Coordinator is expected to work on Gabriola Island, and the work plan will be developed and overseen by representatives of on-island groups that work to benefit the health and well-being of residents on Gabriola.

For More Information

  • Explore this webpage to find out more about the established bylaw and service. Staff reports and other documents can be accessed in the document library.
  • Stay informed by subscribing and leaving your email address to receive email updates as the project moves forward.
  • The FAQ's section contains answers to common questions on the Alternative Approval Process and the established Contribution Service.

Gabriola Island Community Health and Wellbeing Contribution Service

The established service will provide a coordinator to coordinate and advocate for health and well-being services on Gabriola Island. This has been a community-driven process in response to feedback collected from community members during the engagement of the Regional District of Nanaimo Social Needs Assessment and Strategy (2021) led by the Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN). In particular, the Gabriola Health and Wellness Collaborative provided feedback about the need for assistance in coordinating activities on the island.

In 2022, a Feasibility Report was completed by Urban Matters to identify options for creating a service and examine potential functions and costs.

On November 14, 2023, the RDN Board gave three readings to the proposed service bylaw “Gabriola Island Community Health and Wellbeing Contribution Service Establishment Bylaw No. 1892, 2023” for a health and wellbeing coordinator service. As required by provincial legislation, the proposed services bylaw was referred to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs (the Ministry) for approval, which was granted on December 21, 2021. The proposed services bylaw proceeded to an Alternative Approval Process (AAP) between January 19, 2024, to February 20, 2024, for electors to determine if a Health and Wellbeing Service may be established on Gabriola Island.

A Request for Statement of Qualifications process is now underway to hire a Community Health and Wellbeing Service Coordinator in 2024/2025. The Coordinator is expected to work on Gabriola Island, and the work plan will be developed and overseen by representatives of on-island groups that work to benefit the health and well-being of residents on Gabriola.

For More Information

  • Explore this webpage to find out more about the established bylaw and service. Staff reports and other documents can be accessed in the document library.
  • Stay informed by subscribing and leaving your email address to receive email updates as the project moves forward.
  • The FAQ's section contains answers to common questions on the Alternative Approval Process and the established Contribution Service.
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  • The Alternative Approval Process has started

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    The Alternative Approval Process has started on January 19, 2024. Those opposed to the adoption of the proposed bylaw have until 4 p.m. on February 20, 2024 to fill out and submit an Elector Response Form. Those not opposed to the bylaw do not need to take any action.

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    Elector Response forms were accepted until the AAP window closed on 4:00 pm February 20, 2024. Elector Response forms are now being counted and summarized and reported at an upcoming Board Meeting. Those that have subscribed, will receive email notification in advance of the Board meeting where the results of the AAP will be presented.