Positive Ageing
The MAV/COTA Local Government Positive Ageing Project
Background to the Project
The Victorian Local
Government Positive Ageing project is a four year initiative funded
by Office
of Senior Victorians, running from 2005 to early 2009. It is a joint project between Municipal
Association of Victoria and Council
on the Ageing Victoria. Total funding allocated is $1.4 million to increase the
capacity of local government in Victoria
through provision of a Positive Ageing Advisor within the MAV and to fund
demonstration projects that encourage councils to address positive ageing
issues.
The project aims to
build the capacity of local government to plan for an ageing population. It also aims to provide leadership in
promoting "age friendly" communities that create opportunities for
senior Victorians to live active and fulfilling lives.
Councils are encouraged to develop whole-of-council
Positive Ageing Plans which include:
- Researching and mapping existing local government ‘good practice'
- Providing tools and resources to support the development of Positive Ageing Plans
- Promoting relevant and good quality external tools and resources
- Utilising MAV/COTA Positive Ageing Advisers as information and advice resources
- Running events such as seminars and forums.
To contact the
MAV/COTA Positive Ageing Adviser contact jbruce@mav.asn.au
MAV/COTA Positive Ageing in Local Communities Project Evaluation Report February 2009
The MAV/COTA project was evaluated over the three year period 2005 – 2008. A comprehensive report on the evaluation (17mb) can be found below. The evaluation determined the success of the project in achieving the aims of build the capacity of local government to plan for an ageing population and to provide leadership in promoting 'age friendly' communities.
Download the MAV/COTA Positive Ageing in Local Communities Project Evaluation Report File size: 3.5 MB
Leadership in Positive Ageing and resources provided through
the ALGA (Australian Local Government Association)
The ALGA has been actively promoting
positive ageing initiatives to councils throughout Australia.
The Australian Local
Government Association (ALGA) National Assembly launched the toolbox "Local
Government Ageing Toolbox: A Guide to Action in November 2006. The toolbox provides a practical aid for
local government to develop a strategic response to population ageing. It
has been developed in consultation with councils and state local government
associations across Australia
and can be adapted for use in a range of situations.
An overview of the ALGA's
Ageing Action Plan 2004 - 08, Where Are We Up To...
Matt Lawrence, Assistant Director, Health and Ageing Policy, Australian Local
Government Association can be downloaded from the following link
Download ALGA Presentation File size: 132 KB
Positive Ageing Forum - Influencing Change
This forum will include presentations from councils, agencies and older people from across the state on their
positive ageing initiatives and their impact on the lives of older people.
Download Forum Brochure File size: 107 KB
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