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The ‘Lane Cove Connection’


The ‘Lane Cove Connection’

Summary

The Lane Cove Connection is a monthly newsletter developed and published by Council each month focussing on people over 55. It contains items and articles of interest to the reader, for example articles on Men’s Health Week, Mental Health Month, and information on health, technology and other services that are locally available. There is a section on events coming up in the Library, information and updates on actions from the Lane Cove Age-Friendly Strategy, upcoming activities by local community groups, and a range of social activities and physical and fitness activities available for readers.

Website: http://www.lanecove.nsw.gov.au/Community/CommunityServices/Pages/ForPeopleOver55.aspx

Key facts

Main target group: Older people in general

Sector(s): Information and communication

Desired outcome for older people:
Contribute

Other issues the Age-friendly practice aims to address:
  • Healthy behaviours (e.g. physical activity)
  • Intergenerational activities
  • Inclusion
  • Participation

Contact details

Name: Sue Shand

Email address: sshand@lanecove.nsw.gov.au


Age-friendly practice in detail (click to expand):

Engaging the wider community

Project lead: Local authorities

Older people’s involvement: Older people were consulted during the planning process

Moving forward

Has the impact of this age-friendly practice been analysed: No

Do you plan to evaluate your age-friendly practice? No

Looking back

Challenges:
Getting the publications out on time each month was a challenge, which was resolved by time management and communication.