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The Ontario Association of Residents' Councils (OARC)

We are a non-profit association providing a network to strengthen the voice of residents living in long-term care through their respective Residents’ Councils.

Mission

We empower Ontario long-term care residents to understand their rights, share their lived experience, and inspire a better tomorrow. We do this by working together with our partners to educate stakeholders, build a collective voice, and create positive culture change.

Values

Compassion – We demonstrate compassion by developing caring relationships that are built on acceptance, trust, and honesty.

Dignity - We embrace the inherent dignity of all people, and respect their right to be valued and accepted without judgement.

Inclusion – We are committed to ensuring that all residents are engaged and heard.

Collaboration - We know that we can accomplish more when we work together to achieve shared goals.

Vision

Every long-term care resident in Ontario shapes the place they call home.

Our Objectives Are To:

  • Support the formation and sustainability of Residents' Councils in all Homes in Ontario
  • Empower residents living in long-term care homes to participate in the operations of their homes and to be involved in decisions that affect their lives.
  • Identify key issues impacting residents living in long-term care and collaborate with provincial partners and key stakeholders to address these areas through policy and practices
  • Develop and make accessible education and tools to be used by Resident Leaders, Council Assistants and Administrators to enhance the operations of individual Councils and foster communication and collaboration among teams
  • Promote legislation which improves the quality of life for all residents
  • Assist and advise individual Councils

 

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OARC is funded by the Ontario Ministry of Long-Term Care, membership dues and other revenue.
The views expressed in this publication are the views of OARC and do not necessarily reflect those of our supporters or the province.

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