About us

Formally established in 2010, Vancouver Island Association of Family Councils (VIAFC) represents independent family councils from long-term care homes located within the Island Health region. We are organized into two groups: South Vancouver Island (and Gulf Islands) and North Vancouver Island.

Mission

To promote Independent Councils in long-term care homes across BC to support our member Regional Associations

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Vision

Quality of Life Person-Centered Care the lens through which all service delivery decisions are

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Beliefs

Our beliefs: We Believe that residents in long-term care are one of the most vulnerable groups in our society.

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Independent Family Council Structure

We PROMOTE Independent Family Councils within the Island Health Region ((council members include families and other representatives who act on behalf of residents in their long term care home.

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Role of the Vancouver Island Regional Association of Family Councils (VIAFC)

VIAFC provides independent forums for family councils of long-term care homes within the Island Health region of British Columbia.

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What We Do

VIAFC advocates for quality care and quality of life for all residents in long-term care.

VIAFC provides a forum for networking family councils of long-term care homes within the Island Health Region, to discuss common issues, work to find solutions and, ultimately, to share our concerns and ideas with our provincial association of family councils, a registered non-profit society named Independent Long-Term Care Councils Association BC (ILTCCABC).

VIAFC is one of 5 regional associations whose 3 elected representatives meet at the provincial level, collectively bringing systemic issues and potential solutions to the attention of the ILTCCABC whose Executive then take these issues forward to the Ministry of Health and other organizations who support quality of life for residents in long-term care.

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