Active Ageing Plan - South Gippsland Shire Council

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Economic Environment: A strong economy (cont’d) Strategy Action Measure 3.4 To support local paid and unpaid employment opportunities that acknowledge the skills and wisdom of older residents. 3.4.1 Implications of an ageing workforce identified in Council’s risk management register. 3.4.2 Provide age friendly practices to encourage older employees to remain in the workplace. Report on risk management strategies annually. Incentives such as phased retirement schemes and individual flexible leave arrangements to be considered with the next round of EBA negotiations. Responsible Officer/ Partner Manager Governance Services Coordinator Human Resources Timeline ongoing Resources Within existing budget 2015 Within existing budget NB: Actions 3.3.1, 3.4.1 and 3.4.2 are Council initiatives only. These are examples of Council demonstrating leadership in provision of retirement planning for an ageing workforce. South Gippsland Shire Council Active Ageing Plan 2012-2016 28
Built Environment: Appropriate infrastructure What is important to older people Access to more seating in the towns Adequate seating at regular intervals is necessary to enable older people to continue walk around their communities but still have somewhere to rest. Feeling safe in the community Feeling safe in one’s community influences how older people continue to participate in community life. It affects their independence, physical health, social integration and emotional well being. Accessible footpaths Footpaths that are wide and even. Smooth, low kerbs that are clear and accessible on foot or on motorised scooters so that it is easier for older people to walk around their community. Access to a diversity of housing options Housing for older people needs to accommodate ageing in place. ie Housing that is appropriate for older people is located close to services, sufficient in quantity and diversity, accessible and affordable. Access to more public amenities throughout the Shire Access to clean, conveniently located, well signed and accessible public toilets is an important feature of an age friendly environment Access to a variety of transport options Access to affordable and reliable public transport is limited in most parts of South Gippsland. Private vehicles therefore remain the main form of transport utilised by older people. Initiatives to utilise private vehicles in a more cost effective, safe and environmentally friendly way are to be encouraged. Source: WHO global Age Friendly Cities: A guide (2007). South Gippsland Shire Council Active Ageing Plan 2012-2016 29
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