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 of 65 years. 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 Brisbane North communities, 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 for Brisbane North communities to influence future directions of ageing in Queensland.
Places are limited and registrations close 5pm Sunday 2 December 2023.
