Summary
International Day of Older Persons (IDOP) is a United Nations initiative celebrated annually around the world. The day is a time for everyone, families/whānau and organisations to acknowledge and celebrate the contributions that older people make in our communities.
Napier’s Positive Ageing Strategy Advisory Group worked collaboratively to plan our sixth IDOP celebration for the city. Age Concern Napier, Grey Power Napier, and Napier City Council were key partners in hosting the event.
This year, we held a mystery bus tour where older residents could learn more about the history of our city, followed by an afternoon tea with refreshments, entertainment, spot prizes, and an address from Napier’s Mayor who launched our Positive Ageing Strategy Action Plan.
This project supports the intent of our Positive Ageing Strategy and reflects two of our Strategy focus areas:
• Community spirit
• Being informed & involved.
Participants were older residents living in Napier. The event was supported by members of our Advisory Group – community organisations that provide support to Napier’s seniors, as well as older community members. Feedback from attendees was overwhelmingly positive, with the bus tour (the first time we have offered this) being particularly popular.
Key facts
Main target group: Older people in general
Sector(s): Information and communication, Other
Other sector(s): Social connection
Desired outcome for older people:
Build and maintain relationships
- Inclusion
- Participation