Ageing Strategy - Campbelltown City Council - NSW Government

7 ACTION PLAN - CONTINUEDSOCIAL SUPPORTSTRATEGY ACTION TIMEFRAME RESPONSIBILITY RESOURCESExternal fundingExisting staff resourcesCouncil –Community Resources andDevelopment2 years■ Development of programs to reachisolated older peopleReduction of socialisolation■ Support provided to seniors groupsto strengthen their capacity toengage older people■ Support older people to maintainlinks to the communityExisting staff resourcesCouncil -Community Resources andDevelopment,Arts Centre,Communications andMarketing1 year■ Encourage volunteeringIncrease volunteering■ Develop volunteering opportunities■ Volunteering promoted through localmedia■ Development of intergenerationalprograms■ Gift of Time AwardsExisting staff resourcesCouncil –Community Resources andDevelopment1 year■ Facilitate community forums onseniors issues/topicsEncourageindependenceExisting staff resourcesCouncil –Community Resources andDevelopmentCommunications andMarketingongoing■ Promote and provide equity andaccess to all Council’s activities,programs, facilities andservicesIncrease access toservices■ Develop and/or promote culturallyappropriate services andinformation for CALD/ATSIcommunities14