The September/October 2025 issue of OARC in Action celebrates Residents’ Council Week while sharing opportunities for residents to contribute to food service improvements, learning, and culture change.

Inside this issue

• Food Service Survey for Residents
• OARC team growth
• Resident Leaders in action
• Residents’ Council Week highlights
• Sharron Cooke Annual Legacy Award recipient
• September 30 reflections
• Respiratory preparedness webinar
• Conference and events updates
• Ministry updates
• OARC Forums

See how residents and Residents’ Councils continue to influence long-term care through participation, leadership, and shared learning.

The June/July 2025 issue of OARC in Action highlights resident leadership, long-term care home stories, and new opportunities for learning and collaboration.

Inside this issue

• Residents’ Council Week contest winner
• OARC governance update
• July webinar
• Remembering Les Froats
• Greenwood Court and Southbridge London spotlights
• Building relationships with government partners
• REAL members in action
• Ontario CLRI EDI Survey
• Conference and events updates
• OARC Forums

Use this issue to spark conversation, share updates, and celebrate the voices of residents across Ontario.

The May 2025 issue of OARC in Action brings together education, resources, and upcoming opportunities for residents, Residents’ Councils, and their supporters.

Inside this issue

• OARC webinars
• Seasons magazine
• Monthly forum for Residents’ Council Assistants
• French Residents’ Bill of Rights resource
• Learning and research opportunities
• 2025 long-term care accommodation rates
• Conference and events updates
• Sharron Cooke Annual Legacy Award
• May reflections

Stay informed, inspired, and connected with the latest OARC resources and sector updates.

The April 2025 issue of OARC in Action highlights resident leadership, new educational resources, and important organizational and sector updates.

Inside this issue

• Seasons magazine
• OARC Board announcements
• REAL members in action
• Annual Residents’ Council Survey
• New Residents’ Bill of Rights translation
• Long-term care food services learning modules
• Learning and research opportunities
• OARC membership renewal
• Government updates
• May themes and events
• Conference and events updates

Explore the latest opportunities for Residents’ Councils to learn, connect, and participate in long-term care improvement.

The March 2025 issue of OARC in Action highlights Nutrition Month, resident participation, education, and sector updates from across Ontario.

Inside this issue

• March highlights
• RNAO symposium
• OARC webinar and OSNAC survey
• OARC membership renewal
• Home support highlights
• Patient Ombudsman Annual Report
• Long-term care conference updates

Discover how residents, long-term care teams, and sector partners are creating opportunities for learning and meaningful engagement.

TThe February 2025 issue of OARC in Action highlights resident leadership and shares important opportunities to participate in elections, education, research, and OARC activities.

Inside this issue

• REAL members in action
• Ontario election information
• OARC webinars
• OARC membership renewal
• PREVENT Trial research opportunity
• Together We Care 2025

See how residents are sharing their experiences, building knowledge, and contributing to long-term care across Ontario.

The January 2025 issue of OARC in Action starts the year with resident leadership stories, educational opportunities, and practical resources for Residents’ Councils.

Inside this issue

• REAL members in action
• OARC Board recruitment
• Ministry of Long-Term Care update
• Rekai Centres milestone celebration
• OARC Webinar Wednesdays
• Dementia Care Preparedness Initiative
• Alzheimer’s Awareness Month
• Residents’ Council planning and bylaws support
• 2SLGBTQ+ inclusion training

Start the year with ideas and resources that support strong Residents’ Councils and meaningful resident participation.