Ageing Strategy - Campbelltown City Council - NSW Government

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PlanningAs our population ages, the need increases for a greaterrange of housing types with more diversity closer to services,to support ageing in place. The built environment needs tobe accessible with continuous paths of travel, promotingeasy access to and from public transport, services and socialactivities. Attractive and user friendly streetscapes and openspaces promote walking, and this is known to have healthbenefits and reduce social isolation for older people.With our City’s population ageing, demands on Council will increase with the number of frail aged residentsrequesting individual rubbish and mowing services. This adds to the workload of staff and increases coststo Council.AccessCouncil’s Disability Action Plan puts in place strategies designed to help eliminate disability discriminationacross all facets of Council facilities and services where possible, therefore improving access for olderpeople.The Council’s Traffic Committee looks at issues including traffic flow and road crossings and the PedestrianAccess and Mobility Plan (PAMP) program is for upgrading of footpaths and ramps to make the Citymore accessible. With the creation of continuous paths of travel to and from public transport and variouslocations, barriers to access are reduced.Building and maintenance of infrastructure is pivotal to supporting our ageing population as this increasesaccessibility, therefore promoting social inclusion, activities and healthy living.IncomeGrowth in the number of aged citizens will lead to growth in pensioner rebates, resulting in a reductionof rate income, Council’s main source of revenue. Council’s Long Term Financial Plan has included thisissue for consideration and has established strategies to ensure continued adequate funding of Counciloperations into the future.11
6 Current Council actions and achievementsKey Focus Area 1: Promote healthy living■■■■■■■Support of the Elders Olympics supporting older Aboriginal residents to participate in exercise.Resourcing of Campbelltown Seniors Issues Group, consisting of representatives from individualsenior groups across the LGA.Support and resourcing of local Mens Sheds to improve the health and wellbeing of older men.Support and resourcing of Elders on the Go, an Aboriginal health and wellbeing project.Provision of Positive Ageing Talks and training for local senior peer presenters in partnershipwith COTA.Healthy Lifestyles – Active Over 50s/gentle exercise/gym/aqua pool classes.Planning and development of outside seniors exercise equipment and cycle ways.Key Focus Area 2: Social support■■■■Planning and delivery of Seniors Week activities.Provision of venues/facilities free of charge or reduced rates including senior citizens club venues.Cemetery bus service transporting local seniors to the Forest Lawn Cemetery each month due tolack of direct public transport from Campbelltown.Library services and programs tailored to seniors.Key Focus Area 3: Working and learning■■■Support of U3A and Senior Cyber Seekers.Promotion and support of programs that are tailored towards seniors including Seniors Forums.Planning and development of Council Workforce Strategy, including flexible working arrangementsfor older workers.Key Focus Area 4: Ageing in place■■■Council input into planning for services to assist older people to stay in their homes longer.Provision of ‘Wheel Out Wheel Back’ service for frail aged residents.Tender documentation for building and design contracts details access and compliance with DDA.Key Focus Area 5: Infrastructure and transport■■■■Development and implementation of DAP.Supply of community buses to senior groups at reduced rates.PAMP program to improve access on footpaths and ramps.Council lobbying for access improvements such as easy access upgrades at railway stations.12
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