Get ready for Residents’ Council Week, September 14–20, with practical planning tips and resources from OARC. This bulletin includes steps for planning your celebrations, Brag Board contest information, activity sheets, a new colouring page, and ideas for sharing your celebrations.
The August 2026 issue of OARC in Action shares updates, resources, and stories focused on resident engagement, Residents’ Council leadership, upcoming events, and learning opportunities across Ontario.
Inside this issue
See how OARC is celebrating resident leadership, sharing practical tools, and connecting residents and long-term care communities with new ideas and opportunities.
Do you have a story about a project, event or program that was supported by your home’s Residents’ Council? We invite you to submit your stories for the chance to be featured in our next issue!
Get ready for Residents’ Council Week with OARC’s 2026 Celebration Packages, sent to long-term care homes across Ontario. This bulletin shares what’s inside the package, tips for planning together, instructions for setting up the reusable tabletop banner, and ways to share your celebrations with OARC.
The July 2026 issue of OARC in Action shares timely health and safety resources related to wildfires, poor air quality, and extreme heat, alongside updates from OARC and long-term care communities across Ontario.
Inside this issue
See how OARC is supporting residents and long-term care homes with practical information, learning opportunities, and resident-led stories.
Do you have a story about a project, event or program that was supported by your home’s Residents’ Council? We invite you to submit your stories for the chance to be featured in our next issue!
Sharron Cooke Annual Legacy Award Applications
Celebrate the power of collaboration by applying for the Sharron Cooke Annual Legacy Award. This bulletin recognizes resident-led projects that strengthen community, foster meaningful partnerships between residents and staff, and demonstrate how working with residents creates lasting positive change in long-term care homes.
Do you have a story about a project, event or program that was supported by your home’s Residents’ Council? We invite you to submit your stories for the chance to be featured in our next issue!
Explore new opportunities for resident leadership, learning, and collaboration across Ontario.
Inside this issue
See how OARC is expanding support, strengthening resident voices, and sharing practical resources with long-term care communities.
Do you have a story about a project, event or program that was supported by your home’s Residents’ Council? We invite you to submit your stories for the chance to be featured in our next issue!
Discover the latest initiatives supporting Residents’ Councils across Ontario.
This issue highlights exciting projects, educational opportunities, and new resources designed to strengthen resident engagement. Learn about OARC’s newest team members, upcoming webinars, sector updates, and initiatives supporting Residents’ Councils throughout the province.
Stay connected with the latest news, resources, and opportunities supporting resident-centred care.
Do you have a story about a project, event or program that was supported by your home’s Residents’ Council? We invite you to submit your stories for the chance to be featured in our next issue!
Discover how residents are shaping long-term care through leadership, partnership, and lived experience.
Inside this issue
See how resident voices are influencing care, culture, and meaningful change.
Do you have a story about a project, event or program that was supported by your home’s Residents’ Council? We invite you to submit your stories for the chance to be featured in our next issue!
See how resident voices are influencing education, partnerships, and quality improvement across Ontario.
Learn how collaboration and lived experience are shaping better long-term care.
Do you have a story about a project, event or program that was supported by your home’s Residents’ Council? We invite you to submit your stories for the chance to be featured in our next issue!
Annual Residents’ Council Survey and Membership Renewal
Help shape the future of OARC by sharing your Residents’ Council’s experiences through the Annual Survey and renewing your membership for the coming year. This bulletin explains how resident feedback supports continuous improvement, highlights the benefits of membership, and outlines opportunities to strengthen resident voices across Ontario.