Summary
Every October the Victorian State Government hosts a “Seniors Festival” to promote healthy ageing within Victoria. The State Government provides local governments with funding each year to implement a project, event, or initiative to celebrate older people in their community. During the “Seniors Festival” in October 2021, Macedon Ranges Council wanted to celebrate and highlight all of the great contributions older people make to the community. We decided on a program that would recognise older people while promoting a message of positive ageing amongst the community. We asked the community to nominate an older person that they thought contributes greatly to the community, to receive a ‘celebration box’.
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Key facts
Main target group: Older people in general
Other target group(s): Older people who contribute to community
Sector(s): Education, Health, Other
Other sector(s): Volunteer
Desired outcome for older people:
Contribute
- Ageism
- Ageing in place
- Healthy behaviours (e.g. physical activity)
- Inclusion
- Participation