The Age Friendly Community Plan 2024 - 2028 is the Shire's second Age Friendly Community Plan.
The Plan is informed by the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) publication, Global Age-Friendly Cities: A Guide.
WHO highlights eight key domains communities can address to better adapt their services and structures to meet the needs of older people.
The eight domains of age-friendly communities include:
- Housing
- Social participation
- Respect and social inclusion
- Civic participation and employment
- Communication and information
- Outdoor spaces and buildings
- Transportation
- Community and health services.
The eight domains informed the internal and external consultation process and a series of actions (relating to the eight domains) and key results are organised under four Objectives:
- Seniors can age in place
- Seniors are socially connected and actively participate in community life
- Seniors can navigate easily and safely around their community
- Information and communications are accessible for seniors
The Shire is committed to continuing to engage with seniors and other key stakeholders to implement this plan in a collaborative and meaningful way, and to stay informed about current issues, challenges and opportunities.