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Business Unit Parks and Reserves Policy and Strategic Development Recreation and Cultural Services Waste Management Activity Adult book clubs Formal and informal social groups Local history Community Information Database Mt Flora Regional Museum Maintenance and improvement of parks Outdoor sports areas, including golf courses Maintenance of natural areas Strategic planning • Housing • Transport • Local Area planning Heritage Beach facilities Passive recreation Parks and reserves Aquatic centres Sports clubs Clubs Forever Living Longer Living Stronger Community events Follow My Lead walking groups Hobby groups and classes Sponsorship and exhibitions Annual Art Award Rubbish collection Assistance with bins if needed Recycling and waste minimisation Regular verge pickups 22
CURRENT RESEARCH The 21st century has seen unprecedented interest in the life experiences of older citizens. Research has been conducted at all levels to find out what contributes to people ageing successfully. This research has been driven by the realisation that a large number of healthy seniors, with their collective wisdom and experience, should constitute a valuable resource to the community, as well as by the need to minimise the economic impact of the ageing population. A Digest of Recent Research and Planning PUBLICATION DATE AUTHORITY SOME OF THE MAIN IDEAS Active Ageing – a policy framework International Plan of Action on Ageing National Strategy for an Ageing Australia 2002 World Health Organisation 2002 2 nd World Assembly on Ageing 2002 Australian Government Population ageing is one of humanity’s greatest triumphs. It is also one of our greatest challenges. As we enter the 21st century, global ageing will put increased economic and social demands on all countries. At the same time, older people are a precious, often ignored resource that makes an important contribution to the fabric of our societies. The aim of the International Plan of Action on Aging is to ensure that persons everywhere are able to age with security and dignity and to continue to participate in their societies as citizens with full rights. Artificial and real barriers to older people’s participation in economic and social life need to be removed. This will require a different mind set about new infrastructure e.g. housing design, location and availability; transport services; communications technology, etc that is age friendly for all members of society. People have the right to feel safe and secure in their homes and the community. The community also has a responsibility to ensure that the potential for social isolation is kept to a minimum. Access to appropriate transport will be important to enable older Australians to shop for food, visit friends, go to the movies or visit the doctor or pharmacy. The goal of the National Strategy for an Ageing Australia is to deliver the best outcomes for all Australians regardless of age. We can expect to see demand for care services in the home increase. We might see care being provided to increasing numbers of older people with higher level needs as a result of consumer expectations and advances in communications and other technology, as well as an increase in demand for lower level care services. 23
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