旺加雷的老年友好型举措.pdf

1、Age Friendly initiatives in WhangreiClaire WilsonCommunity Development AdviserWe will be talking about:Pensioner Housing DevelopmentSilver FestivalTotal population:96,678 Ethnicity:76.30%European,31%Mori,6.4%Asian21%of the population is aged 65 or older,a proportion significantly higher than the nat

2、ional average for New Zealand(17%).Median Age:41.6 years in the Whangrei District,compared to the national median age of 38.1 years.By Ulanwp-File:NZTerritorialAuthorities.png,CC BY-SA 4.0,https:/commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=49336077Silver FestivalOverviewPurpose&EvolutionGoals:Combat soc

3、ial isolation post-COVID,support small volunteer-led groups,and connect seniors with their community.Growth:Expanded from a 3-day event with 44 activities to a 2-week program featuring 70 events.Approach:Focuses on small,intimate gatherings to create safe spaces.Advisory Group RoleCouncils Positive

4、Ageing Advisory Group initiated and trialed the festival,advocated for council support,and continues to advise on accessibility and relevance.They engage directly with local groups to promote participation and distribute materials.Key outcomesInclusivity&DiversityEmphasis on accessibility,intergener

5、ational activities,and representation of Mori and multicultural communities.Events cater to varied interests including tech,creativity,physical activity,and entrepreneurship.Capacity Building Promotes Whangrei as an Ageing-friendly city.Encourages organisations to value older adults.Builds local ski

6、lls and connections through collaborative event planning.Supports local community organisations as a marketing and exposure avenue The festival booklet serves as a year-round resource and directory.BenefitsLocal Economy Boost:Businesses involved see at least a 10%increase in activity.Provides opport