Re-Imagining Ageing - Longreach Forum

Re-Imagining Ageing - Longreach Forum

Join us at the "Re-Imagining Ageing - Longreach Forum" on 18 June 2024, as we redefine ageing and explore new possibilities together.

By COTA Queensland

Date and time

Tue, 18 Jun 2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM AEST

Location

Longreach Regional Council

96A Eagle Street Longreach, QLD 4730 Australia

About this event

  • 2 hours

Join Council on the Ageing (COTA) Queensland in a morning discussion on ageing well.

Our demographics are changing. Over the next 50 years, we will see a steady rise in the numbers of people aged 65 years and over. Will our services, neighbourhoods, shops and community hubs meet the needs of older people? What helps you to age well, and what makes it difficult?

COTA Queensland will kickstart an informal discussion with a brief overview of current government directions. This will include showing the changing demographics, explaining age-friendly concepts, and sharing what others have been saying are priorities for ageing well in Queensland. We will explore how we are ageing now and how it might be different into the future.

Through interactive activities, we will explore topics including e.g., health, transport, cost of living, loneliness, personal safety, caring for others and employment. There will be small group discussion on what is working well now in your community, and what needs to change to enable people to age well, both now and into the future. You will be encouraged to share your views and experiences.

COTA Queensland will listen, prioritise what is important, and share summarised information to inform government priorities and community planning processes.

This is a unique opportunity to influence future directions of ageing in Queensland.

Frequently asked questions

Will the event be catered?

Tea, coffee and light refreshment will be made available during the break.

Is there good disability access?

We have chosen a local venue with good access in mind, however to ensure your specific access needs relating to the building facility only, please contact assist@longreach.qld.gov.au

I am younger than 55 years, can I attend?

The purpose of this forum is to gain the views of older people on ageing and future priorities. There is no 'age limit' on attending this forum.

Is this a Queensland government run event?

No - this event is being hosted by Council on the Ageing Queensland, a well known local charity established in 1957 and has been the voice of older people in Queensland for many years. The Queensland Government however has contributed funding to enable face to face engagement in the community.

Who will be facilitating the forum?

Darren Young, CEO of Council on the Ageing Queensland and Stephanie Power, Policy, Insights and Engagement Officer will both provide a short presentation and then facilitate group discussion.

I would like to share my views - how will the information be used?

COTA Queensland will summarise key themes and priorities, and will provide feedback to government and other authorities during strategic planning processes. Any individual stories will be de-identified to protect privacy of attendees.

Does this event cost anything to attend?

No - this event is free to attend, thanks to the support of the Queensland Government.

I am a family member or carer - can I attend?

Yes, you are welcome to attend and be part of shaping the future of ageing in Queensland

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COTA Queensland

Council on the Ageing (COTA) Queensland is a statewide not for profit organisation advancing the rights, interests and futures of people as we age.

With older people at the centre, we have been working to influence positive outcomes for Queenslanders for over sixty years.

COTA Queensland provides a connection point for older people, their families and communities, organisations, and Governments at all levels to address issues for Queenslanders and co-create change.

COTA Queensland is a member of the COTA Federation, comprised of all state and territory COTA organisations. Together they work to ensure that the experience of ageing in Australia is filled with possibility and opportunity, and that people have influence on things that affect them and their communities.