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Call: (613) 952-5258 Fax: (613) 952-3556 Write: HIV/AIDS Policy Coordination and Programs Division Health Canada 11 Holland Avenue,Tower A 2 nd Floor Postal Locator 3002A, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 1B47.0 PROGRAM: NOBODY'S PERFECTNobody's Perfect is a support program for parents of children from birth to age five. Itis designed to provide information and support for parents who are young, single, withlow income, limited education, or who may be geographically, culturally, or sociallyisolated. Currently, the program is being implemented in all provinces and territories.The program gives parents access to accurate, up-to-date information and provides asupportive group network. There is a training program for facilitators and a range ofexcellent parent resources.7.1 Eligibility:This program is available to parents of limited resources who have children under agefive.7.2 Contact:Call: (613) 954-3353 Fax: (613) 954-3358 Internet: http://www.hwc.caWrite: Nobody's Perfect, Health Promotion and Programs Branch, Health Canada Postal Locator0201A Finance Building, Room 1151 Ottawa, Ontario K1A 1B58.0 PROGRAM: INDIAN AND INUIT HEALTH CAREERS PROGRAMThe Indian and Inuit Health Careers Program supports Aboriginal participation ineducation leading to professional careers in the health field. Bursaries and scholarshipsare available to Aboriginal students based on financial need and academicachievement.8.1 Eligibility:The program is open to all Aboriginal people.8.2 Contact:Call: (613) 954-8779 Fax: (613) 954-8107 Internet: http://www.hwc.caWrite: Medical Services Branch, Health Canada. Postal Locator 1920B Jeanne Mance Building,20 th Floor Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0L3Or Contact: the Health Canada - Medical Services Branch - regional office nearest youPg. 164