Ageing Strategy - Campbelltown City Council - NSW Government

4 Policy Review4.1 Global contextUnited Nations Principles for Older PersonsUnited Nations Principles for Older Persons was adoptedby the General Assembly to appreciate the contribution thatolder persons make to their societies. The policy recognisesthat in a world characterised by an increasing number andproportion of older persons, opportunities must be providedfor willing and capable older persons to participate in andcontribute to the ongoing activities of society. The followingelements are required for older persons to maintain optimumhealth and wellbeing:Independence - older persons should be able to live in environments that are safe and adaptable to personalpreferences and changing capacities, and should be able to reside at home for as long as possible.Participation - older persons should remain integrated in society, and should be able to seek and developopportunities for service to the community and to serve as volunteers in positions appropriate to theirinterests and capabilities.Care - older persons should benefit from family and community care and protection and should be ableto utilise appropriate levels of institutional care providing protection, rehabilitation and social and mentalstimulation in a humane and secure environment.Self-fulfilment - older persons should be able to pursue opportunities for the full development of theirpotential and have access to the educational, cultural, spiritual and recreational resources of society.Dignity – older persons should be free of exploitation and physical or mental abuse, and valued independentlyof their economic contribution.4.2 National contextDepartment of Health and Ageing Corporate Plan 2010-2013Top priorities for 2010-2013 include:■ Aged care and population ageing■ Access to quality and affordable aged care and carer support services for older people, includingthrough subsidies and grants, industry assistance, training and regulation of the aged care sector.■ Hearing servicesReduced incidence and consequence of hearing loss.■ Acute careBetter access to public hospitals, acute care services and public dental services.■6