Nothing About Residents Without Residents

See how OARC continued to champion resident voices across Ontario through education, collaboration, advocacy, and practical support for Residents’ Councils. This report highlights the partnerships, initiatives, and achievements that helped strengthen meaningful resident engagement and ensure residents remained at the centre of decisions that affect their daily lives.

Understanding the health and future of Residents’ Councils in Ontario

Residents’ Councils play a vital role in ensuring residents have a meaningful voice in long-term care. This survey report presents the findings of OARC’s environmental scan, examining the health, function, and needs of Residents’ Councils across Ontario. It offers valuable insights into current challenges, emerging opportunities, and practical considerations to help strengthen resident leadership and engagement throughout the province.

Residents’ Shaping the Place They Call Home

Discover how residents, Residents’ Councils, and long-term care partners worked together to strengthen resident leadership and improve quality of life in long-term care homes across Ontario. This report shares OARC’s work throughout the year, highlights key accomplishments, and celebrates the impact of resident-led collaboration.

Inspiring a Better Tomorrow

Explore a year of resilience, innovation, and continued commitment to resident leadership. This report highlights how OARC supported Residents’ Councils, expanded educational opportunities, strengthened partnerships, and helped empower residents to shape the future of long-term care in Ontario.

Celebrating 40 Years of Resident Leadership

Marking four decades of supporting Residents’ Councils across Ontario, this special anniversary edition reflects on OARC’s history while celebrating the residents, volunteers, partners, and communities who have shaped its journey. Explore the milestones, achievements, and ongoing commitment to ensuring residents have a strong voice in long-term care.