Partnering perfection for older Aussies

A new partnership between two organisations supporting older Victorians will see a wealth of opportunities for older people across the state.

Benetas, a leading not for profit aged care provider in Victoria, and Life Activities Clubs Victoria (LACVI), a community organisation supporting the wellbeing of older people, have partnered to increase support to older Victorians.

Sandra Hills, Benetas chief executive, and Lindsay Doig, president of LACVI, recently signed a partnership agreement that will benefit thousands of older people. LACVI, through its network of Clubs across the State and over 4,000 members, works to improve the quality of life for people approaching, and in, retirement.

“I am delighted with the opportunity to partner with Life Activities Clubs,” Ms Hills said. “I’ve admired their work for a long time and their motto that ‘life’s better together’ really resonates at a time when we’re increasingly seeing older people at risk of social isolation.”

LACVI president, Mr Doig, commented that Life Activities Clubs Victoria has a strong focus on growth at present.

“Our partnership with Benetas will benefit both our organisations by capitalising on the synergies between us. It will also promote the fact that there are plenty of options for fun and fulfilment for people once they start stepping back from fulltime employment.”

The core objectives of the collaboration are to encourage older Victorians to maintain active and engaged lifestyles and to educate active retirees about the need to plan ahead.

To celebrate this partnership, Benetas is supporting LACVI’s free upcoming Senior’s Festival celebrations, including the ‘Trivia Challenge’ held tonight.

For more information, go to www.life.org.au