Today, the Government of Ontario announced that it will further extend the Temporary Wage Increase for personal support workers, direct support workers and developmental services workers for the third time since its initial investment last year. You can read the full announcement by following this link.
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Today the Government of Ontario announced a vaccine mandate policy for employees in a number of publicly funded employment settings including Education, Health and Developmental Services. You can read the full announcement and other materials here: https://news.ontario.ca/en/release/1000750/ontario-makes-covid-19-vaccination-policies-mandatory-for-high-risk-settings Based on the announcement we understand that employees who are fully vaccinated will be exempted …
The 2021 OASIS Scholarship and Awards will be presented at this years’ June 25th, 2021 virtual OASIS Annual General Meeting. You may register for the AGM now by clicking here. Some More information on the Scholarships and the Awards are below. SCHOLARSHIPS As I am sure you are all aware, OASIS is committed …
With the support of the Frank Cowan Company and in collaboration with Ivey Business Academy, OASIS is hosting a webinar which will contrast the leadership of two archetypes: Hercules and Buddha. Delivered over two 2-Hour Sessions, this webinar will be hosted by Professor Martha Maznevski, who specializes in cross-cultural management. She teaches mainly in the …
Yesterday, the Government of Ontario released its 2021 Budget, “Ontario’s Action Plan: Protecting People’s Health and Our Economy.” The Budget outlines the next phase of Ontario’s COVID-19 Response and Recovery Plan, including a major focus on the province’s vaccine distribution plan, as well as making significant investments in health care and other key sectors deeply …
Click Here to Register Now!!! Please join us for the 2021 OASIS Virtual Conference from Thursday, May 6th to Friday, May 7th. The theme for this year’s conference is Forward Together, where we hope to explore where our sector has been throughout the pandemic, where we are now and …
In June, we were forced to postpone the 2020 OASIS Scholarships and Awards. Given the ongoing issues with the pandemic we are now officially cancelling the Scholarships and Awards for 2020. We do intend for the Scholarships and Awards to still be given in 2021. More details on when to apply and how they will …
The Government of Ontario has a new web-page dedicated to engagement on Developmental Services Reform. The web-page can be found here: https://www.mcss.gov.on.ca/wp/en/programs/developmental-services/making-ds-better-in-ontario/ The page includes a survey that asks for ideas, comments and feedback on how to improve supports for people with developmental disabilities across Ontario. They will be accepting submissions until Friday, 4th …
Yesterday afternoon, the Government of Ontario released its 2020 Budget, “Ontario’s Action Plan: Protect, Support, Recover”. This document is focused on the next phase of the province’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic and setting the stage for economic recovery, including a substantial new investment in the developmental services sector. OASIS applauds the government for …
The 2019-2020 OASIS Operating Pressures Survey Report is now available. To read the report, click here: 2019-2020 OASIS Operating Pressures Survey Report. As with previous versions of the OASIS Operating Pressures Survey, the latest version again contains valuable information that focuses on the Developmental Services sector’s increased operating cost pressures. The latest version …
With the support of the Cowan Foundation and in collaboration with Nexus Human Capital, OASIS is hosting a webinar specifically on Leadership Capacity Building in the Developmental Services Sector during a Pandemic. This hour-long webinar will be hosted by David Chalmers, who has spent 25 years assisting organisations with strengthening their overall performance, and will …
With the support of the Frank Cowan Company and in collaboration with the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), OASIS is hosting a webinar specifically on mental health and resiliency for staff in the Developmental Services Sector. Staff in the Developmental Services Sector have experienced a variety of stressors during COVID-19 as a result …
Due to the Cancellation of the OASIS Conference the awarding of the 2020 OASIS Scholarships and Awards will now be postponed until the Autumn. More details on when to reapply and how the Scholarships and Awards will be presented will come later in the year. Any Nominations or Applications already received will still be considered …
We have been monitoring closely the situation with Covid-19 as it has continued to evolve. We value the safety and well-being of our member agencies, their staff and the people they support above all else. Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic is showing no signs of slowing down in the near future, following much discussion and with …
Today, The Government of Ontario released its Economic Update, showing how the province plans to further combat the COVID-19 outbreak. Please Click here to see the joint statement from OASIS, Community Living Ontario and the Provincial Network.
The latest version of the OASIS Newsletter has now been released! You can view it by clicking here.
Click here to Register Now!! Faster, Higher, Stronger! The Olympics are coming to the Deerhurst Resort in Huntsville for the 2020 OASIS Conference from May 20-22, 2020!! Click the “Register Now” link above for registration details. Get more information on Hotel reservations and the Agenda for the …
Dear Members, Please see the OASIS Call for Nominations letter and form respectfully submitted for your consideration by Ann Kenney, Chair of the Nomination Committee. At this time of notice, there is: One Executive Director vacancy (for a two year term) One Volunteer vacancy (for a two year term) Should your agency require further …
