Creating Better Communities to Grow Old In Jan Bruce Positive Ageing Policy Adviser October 2014
Parliamentary Inquiry History Early Parliamentary Inquiry ALGA COTA
What has Happened PALC State Funding WHO AFC Strategic Planning Local Projects WHO AFC MAV Position
PALC Better Understanding Explored new ideas Built Capacity Knowledge Sharing Older People
ILOP (2010-2013) $100,000 Flexible Funding Diversity of Local Projects 17 rural councils 10 new strategies Older people as projects drivers 10,000 participants Built council capacity
Current Local Government Projects State Government Funding for: Casserole Club New Futures for Senior Citizens Centres & Clubs Age-friendly Innovations TAC project
Now Better planning Older people involved Better understanding of ageing in the community Staff employed Strong support from state government
Age-friendly World Website “Small steps can go a long way towards creating accessible, barrier-free, inclusive and cohesive communities for all ages” Age-friendly World Website