- Expressions of interest are now open for a new independent Seniors Peak Body
- Establishing a new peak body for seniors is a key outcome of WA’s first-ever State Seniors Strategy launched earlier this year
- The Seniors Peak Body will represent older people and help drive outcomes for an age-friendly WA
Expressions of interest are now open for a new peak body to represent and advocate for seniors in Western Australia.
The Seniors Peak Body will represent older people in WA and will work collaboratively with the State Government to drive positive outcomes.
Establishing an independent peak body is a key outcome of WA’s first-ever seniors strategy ‘An Age-Friendly WA: State Seniors Strategy 2023-2033’ and its accompanying five-year Action Plan.
The peak body will represent the interests of more than 427,000 seniors who make up a vital part of WA to help ensure they are supported, connected and heard.
It will also support vulnerable seniors and take steps to address and combat elder abuse.
The expressions of interest process is open until 2.30pm Tuesday, 14 November 2023 via Tenders WA.
As stated by Seniors and Ageing Minister Don Punch:
“The Cook Government is committed to building communities that are inclusive and supportive of all Western Australians including seniors.
“Earlier this year we launched WA’s first seniors strategy, ‘An Age-Friendly WA: State Seniors Strategy 2023-2033’ which will help drive outcomes over the next 10 years.
“The Seniors Peak Body will represent and advocate for older people in Western Australia to help ensure they are supported and thriving.”
