Vancouver Coastal Association of Family Councils - VCAFC

10/30/2025

Great to see king-term care so well represented in this panel !
Shout out to Lisa Dawson, VCAFC chair and Penny MacCourt of Action for reform of long-term care B.C.!

10/21/2025

🎉 October 18th is Health Care Assistant Day!

Did you know there are over 52,000 health care assistants registered in B.C.? You may also know this dedicated group of frontline care providers as community health workers, home support workers, community care assistants, and care aides.

🌟 Health care assistants are essential members of the health care team. They provide personal care assistance and promote the well-being of their clients in a variety of settings, including acute care, long-term care, home and community care, independent living, and assisted living.

As B.C.’s population gets older, we need more health care assistants than ever.

👉 Want to become one? Check out the Health Career Access Program (HCAP). It’s a new, fully funded, entry-level opportunity for people interested in joining the health care sector and training as a health care assistant. Once your training is done, you’ll have a job with VCH.

For more information about HCAP, please visit www.vch.ca/HCAP.

10/21/2025

Consider nominating your care home!

BC Care Providers Association (BCCPA) is proud to celebrate the exceptional passion and commitment of those who provide the best quality of life for older adults in B.C. Every year throughout the past decade, the BC Care Awards recognize and honour the inspiring work and dedication of those working....

10/21/2025

Our Chair of VCAFC delivers our vision that all long-term care decisions be made through lens of the resident.
We support this through building engagement with resident and family councils in long-term care 🫶

We are pleased to highlight the COSCO Council of Senior Citizens' Organizations of B.C. 75th Anniversary Conference – “Human Rights and Ageing: Strategies for an Equitable Future.”

This inspiring event brought together advocates, policymakers, and community leaders from across British Columbia to discuss human rights, equity, and the future of ageing.

Let’s continue working together toward an inclusive and equitable future for all generations.

🔗 Read more on our website: https://iltccabc.ca/news/cosco-bcs-75th-anniversary-conference-human-rights-and-ageing-strategies-for-an-equitable-future/

10/10/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from ILTCCABC! We're deeply grateful for our community of families, residents, and partners as we celebrate connection, compassion, and the strength of our shared experiences. May your day be filled with warmth, joy, and cherished moments with loved ones.

10/07/2025

As we prepare to meet with federal leaders, we're highlighting the critical need for worker retention solutions in Canada's long-term care sector.
With over 25,000 job vacancies in nursing and residential care homes (StatsCan), long-term care operators are providing settlement activities like housing, transportation, and training from their own operating budgets. Our advocacy priorities include better settlement support for internationally educated nurses and including long-term care homes in funding opportunities for newcomer support.
Canadians deserve a stable, skilled workforce dedicated to their care.

10/07/2025

🌟 Honouring Our Own!
We’re proud to celebrate Janice DesJardins, Director and founding member of Vancouver Coastal Association of Family Councils - VCAFC (VCAFC), for her nomination at the Seniors of Distinction Awards!

Janice embodies the New Senior—active, compassionate, and unafraid to speak up for others.
Read our story here: 👇
🔗 https://iltccabc.ca/news/seniors-of-distinction-awards-october-1-2025/

09/23/2025

Day 2 features an outstanding lineup, including our Keynote Speaker Eric Doherty, and expert panelists Farinaz Rikhtehgaran, Paul Adams, Sarah Ross, and Chris Fudge, with Tim Larsen moderating the discussion.
🎉 Don’t miss this unique opportunity to gain valuable insights and connections with these transportation industry leaders.
Register by tomorrow to secure your spot!
👉 www.coscobc.org/conference/

09/23/2025

🌿 New on our News Page! 🌿

On September 16, ILTCCABC partnered with Family Caregivers of British Columbia for an education session:
“Your Guide to Navigating Long-Term Care.”

The session explored the caregiver journey, advocacy strategies, emotional resilience, and ways to make visits meaningful.

✨ All resources, slides, and the full recording are now available on our News page.
🔗Read more here: https://iltccabc.ca/news/family-caregivers-of-bc-shares-resources-with-iltccabc-member-family-councils/

09/16/2025

👉Navigating Caregiving in Long-Term Care (LTC): Strengthening Voices and Building Connections👈
September 16 Education Session
1:00-2:30 PM
Virtual
Read more and Register:
🔗 https://iltccabc.ca/event/vcafc-education-session-family-caregivers-of-bc-fcbc-help-strengthen-our-family-caregiver-voice-for-effective-family-councils/

09/03/2025

We are proud to share that ILTCCABC’s inclusion in BC’s Budget 2026 Consultation Report!
Our submission was highlighted alongside other key seniors’ voices, validating the importance of resident & family councils in shaping long-term care reform in BC.
Read more:https://www.leg.bc.ca/committee-content/18986/Report_Consultation_Budget-2026%20-%20Desktopped%20-%20FINAL%20VERSION.pdf