HIFIS Client Information Training

July 21, 2026, August 13, 2026

Training Description:

This essential training is a prerequisite for all other HIFIS trainings and covers input of demographic information for our participants. Training also covers the most important modules under the Participant's profile such as Admissions, Financial Profile, Education, Housing History, and critical alerts such as Watch concerns, Behavioural Risk Factors and others.

NOTE: HIFIS training is provided for staff at End Homelessness Winnipeg's HIFIS utilizing partner agencies free of charge.

Prerequisites:

Prerequisites:

Valid Provincial PHIA certificate (Direct Version), Signed HIFIS User Pledge.

Schedule:

Tuesday July 21, 2026, 9:00am to 12:00pm
Thursday Aug 13, 2026, 9:00am to 12:00pm

Format:

In Person

Training Focus:

Create client profiles,
Entering key demographic information, and
Admissions processes.

Who Should Attend?

All staff who use or access HIFIS are required to complete this course, any staff wanting or needing a refresher on HIFIS Basics.

Trainer:

Tushar Raichura - HIFIS Stakeholder Relations and Support (HIFIS Trainer)

Trainer Bio:

Image of Tushar Tushar has been working as the HIFIS Trainer at End Homelessness Winnipeg for the last three years and has engaged in developing and training workflows and documentation with various organizations throughout his IT Career. For the past 26 years Tushar has worked as an IT specialist with various individuals, community groups and organizations. Following a contract with St Amant Centre where Tushar had the privilege of working with the disability community, he decided to return to school. He completed the Urban and Inner-City Studies Program in 2022 and joined End Homelessness Winnipeg shortly thereafter.

Tushar has a specific interest in decolonization and policies that drive the intersection of poverty and homelessness. Tushar grew up in Winnipeg having immigrated from Uganda with his family at a young age. Before becoming an IT specialist, Tushar worked in the retail sector, and as a dog trainer for many years. Tushar possesses excellent communication skills and has been told he is able to explain complex "program matter' in a clear way that is accessible to anyone. In his spare time, Tushar enjoys spending time with his beloved canine friend Willow, playing the guitar and hanging out with friends.