Ontario Neurotrauma Foundation (ONF)
The VNI established a memorandum of understanding with the ONF in mid January 2008.
Both organisations recognised that their aims and objectives were closely aligned and that a collaborative working relationship would facilitate each organsation meeting its' individual objectives and enhance research and health outcomes for the international neurotrauma community.
In order to progress the collaboration, an International Exchange Program was established.
- In November 2008 a delegation from the ONF visited Melbourne, Australia
- In May 2009, a delegation from the VNI visited Toronto, Hamilton, and Ottawa in Ontario, Canada
In July 2009, the VNI and the ONF announced a collaborative funding round for joint projects between Victoria and Ontario.
In October 2009, the VNI and the ONF organised a networking event at the International Spinal Cord Society (ISCoS)Meeting in Florence, Italy. VNI funded researchers were able to further collaboration with their Ontarian colleagues.
In March 2010, the VNI and the ONF organised a networking event at the International Brain Injury Association (IBIA) Congress in Washington, USA. Delegates from Ontario and Victoria were able to further their collaboration.
What is the ONF?
The impact of neurotrauma in communities across Ontario, Canada is significant, predictable and preventable. Those living with a complex chronic disorder such as an acquired brain or spinal cord injury want to live productive lives as full citizens of the province. These realities form the mission of the Ontario Neurotrauma Foundation: To prevent the incidence and prevalence of neurotrauma and to improve the quality of life for those living with these injuries.
The Foundation strategically invests in research and knowledge mobilization activities that facilitate a change process to address this critical mission. It is easily stated but we know it takes a determined and focused effort to bring about results.
With funding support from the Ministry of Health and Long Term care, the Foundation works with consumers, researchers, practitioners, policy makers and decision makers to create our research agenda and set in motion both our research and knowledge mobilization activities to address issues that will make a difference in the lives of those living with a chronic spinal cord or acquired brain injury and in preventing this occurrence in the first place.
For more information see www.onf.org
