This document outlines how patients and families can become engaged advisors in healthcare. It discusses the importance of moving beyond lip service to meaningful engagement of patients and families on advisory councils covering various areas like children's health, heart health for Aboriginal peoples, general medicine, and more. The presentation provides highlights of engagement experiences and lessons learned to help with continuous improvement. It encourages finding one's voice as an advisor and the value of education to build awareness and the advisor role in the community. Contact information is provided for the two presenters.