Seniors Plan 2007 - City of Stirling - The Western Australian ...

FOREWORD
I have great pleasure in presenting to you the City of Stirling Seniors Plan 2007.
This Plan is the first time that the City has produced a dedicated document
that outlines the vision and future directions that the City will take to ensure that
older citizens living in Stirling will have access to stimulating, challenging and
exciting activities, services, events and programs. The Plan also recognises the
importance of safety for seniors and the provision of support for those whose
health and circumstances require these services.
This Plan demonstrates the City’s awareness of and commitment to its older citizens, whose numbers are
growing rapidly. This group of people is a rich resource for our community that should be carefully nurtured.
The City of Stirling considers that its role in respect of its older citizens is to:
• Maximise opportunities for older residents to be involved in their community and participate in
community activities.
• Take a leadership role in maintaining the health and wellbeing of the City’s older residents.
• Facilitate continuing employment, both paid and volunteer, and learning opportunities for older
residents.
• Enhance the safety and security of older residents.
• Ensure that changes and future developments in planning and the built environment take into
consideration the special needs of older people.
In creating this Plan we have consulted widely with the community, as well as carefully researching
current thinking and knowledge about successful ageing. This Plan is dynamic and will be reviewed
and updated regularly to keep up to date with our changing community.
I would like to thank the community members who contributed to focus groups and surveys for their input
into the Plan and also the staff of the City for their work in compiling and publishing this document.
Finally, I would like to emphasise that this Plan commits the whole of the City of Stirling to addressing
the needs of the older members of the community. As well Council is committed to working in
partnership with Federal and State Government authorities, educational facilities and the private
sector to enhance the development of Stirling as a community for all ages
Cr Terry Tyzack. Mayor, City of Stirling