Programs
The OACAO is proud to offer valuable programs to our members and supporters. These include Links2Wellbeing; Phone-Friendly Program-in-a-Box (the Seniors’ Centre Without Walls program model); Nature-Based Programs; Awards Program; and OASSIS Employee Benefits Program.
Links2Wellbeing: Social Prescribing for Older Adults
- Began in April 2021 and will continue until March 2028
- Enables healthcare providers to link isolated older adults with SALC programming
- Provincial community of practice
- National social prescribing network
Phone-Friendly Program-in-a-Box
- Online training for running group phone-based programs
- Connects socially isolated older adults in low tech manner
- Resources, editable templates, and video lessons
Nature-Based Programs
- Ran from September 2023-2024
- Offered microgrants to implement new or revitalized nature-based programming
- Demonstrated the benefits of nature-based programming on the holistic well-being of older adults
Awards Program
- Award of Merit
- Community Spirit Award
- Trailblazer Award
- Regional Award of Excellence
- Award of Distinction
- Life Supporter Award
OASSIS Employee Benefits Program
- Available to not-for-profit organizations in Canada
- Available to organizations of all sizes
- Available to full-time, part-time and contract employees
- Affordable and comprehensive
- No commission charges
- No employees are denied
