Become a Member of OARC

Joining the Ontario Association of Residents’ Councils (OARC) as a member connects your Residents’ Council with a province-wide network dedicated to empowering residents and amplifying their voices beyond the four walls of your home. 

Member feedback directly shapes OARC’s operations and informs the conversations we engage in with government and sector partners, ensuring that residents remain at the centre of planning, decision-making, and quality improvement in every home. 

Investing in OARC through annual membership signals your Council’s support for the important work that we do. Please consider becoming a member! 

Membership Options 

 

Residents’ Council Membership 

Individual Residents’ Councils can join OARC directly. Membership is typically paid for by the Residents’ Council or with support from the long-term care home. 

Corporate Membership 

Organizations that own or manage long-term care homes can purchase OARC memberships on behalf of the Residents’ Councils in their family of homes. This investment reflects an organizational commitment to empowering resident voices and supporting strong, active Residents’ Councils in every home. 

Same Benefits, Different Pathways 

Whether membership is purchased directly by a Residents’ Council or through a Corporate Membership, residents receive the same access to OARC programs, resources, education, networking opportunities, and support.

Annual Membership Fees:

OARC’s annual Membership cycle starts on April 1st and ends on March 31st.

1 - 99 beds $ 75.00
100 - 199 beds $150.00
200 + beds $225.00

How to become a Member of OARC:

OARC membership is open to all Residents’ Councils in long-term care homes across Ontario. Members receive a certificate to proudly display on their Residents' Council Boards. 

To become a Residents’ Council member, please complete a membership form (English/French) and submit your payment to OARC by cheque or money order. PayPal and credit card payment options are also available (see below). 

Please make cheques payable to the Ontario Association of Residents’ Councils. 
Do you have questions about OARC membership? Contact Jennifer Langston at jlangston@ontarc.com ext. 220. 

 

 

Update Your Residents’ Council Information:

Has your Residents’ Council leadership, assistant or Administrator changed? Help OARC to keep your information updated by submitting an Online Update Form. Click here to complete the form and click on the submit button to keep your information current.

Thank you to our members across Ontario and our corporate supporters who have purchased memberships on behalf of the Residents’ Councils groups in their long-term care homes.