Ageing strategy launched
The New South Wales government has launched an Ageing Strategy including $500,000 to fund low cost training programs to help seniors become “tech savvy”. A new grants program will also be established as part of the strategy to help local councils build age-friendly communities.
The New South Wales government has launched an Ageing Strategy including $500,000 to fund low cost training programs to help seniors become “tech savvy”.
A new grants program will also be established as part of the strategy to help local councils build age-friendly communities.
The Local Government Shires Association will administer a funding pool of $550,000 to assist councils with infrastructure, focusing on accessible town centres.
A new helpline focused on the abuse of older people will also be established as part of the strategy.
“For a long time people have been calling for a helpline to tackle this issue, particularly financial and psychological abuse,” NSW Minister for Ageing, Andrew Constance, said.
“The new service will help older people, front line service providers, families and carers end abuse and is a step towards preventing it before it occurs.”
Other aspects of the NSW Ageing Strategy include:
• The Seniors Card Program to be expanded to include government information and information on local community activities
• A program to promote physical and recreational activities
• The government will promote the independence and safety of older people as they move from driving to other forms of transport
• The government to establish an open dialogue with the private sector to maximise the commercial opportunities as a result of the population ageing
The NSW Ageing Strategy can be viewed here.
