Minister for Community Services, Seniors and Veterans Emma Davidson has opened community consultations on a ten-year plan to make Canberra a great place to grow older.
“Canberra should be a city where we can age with dignity, pride and excitement! With an inclusive, accessible and welcoming city everyone in Canberra will be celebrated as they grow older,” Minister Davidson said.
“The ACT Government will develop the next Age-Friendly City Plan 2025-2035 to set the direction and priorities to make Canberra where we can all age well – to do that we need your thoughts and vision.
“We want to learn from the knowledge and experiences of older Canberrans to ensure our whole community support their needs. I also encourage everyone in our community on what you would like Canberra to be as you, your parents and grandparents grow older.”
The consultation will cover five focus areas, including:
- health
- employment and financial security
- housing
- access and connection
- respect, inclusion and belonging
Canberrans can share their thoughts through the YourSay survey, upload a submission, attend an in-person facilitated discussion at a library, or host a discussion with friends or community groups using a discussion guide designed to draw out feedback that can be shared with the government.
Consultation opened on Monday 22 April 2024 and continue until Friday 28 June 2024 with information available on the ACT Government’s YourSay Community Consultations webpage www.yoursayconversations.act.gov.au/agefriendlycityplan
