A Seniors Village Hub will be trialed in Dwellingup to address key issues identified by local community members including a lack of services and transport, high costs of trades and services, elder abuse and social isolation.
The Shire of Murray will received $8,000 in state funding as part of the Age-friendly and Dementia-friendly Communities Grants Program announced today.
A total 18 Western Australian organisations will receive money to implement age-friendly, positive ageing and dementia-friendly strategies.
People are supported to continue living with meaning, purpose and value.
- Mick Murray
"The program fosters the development of age-friendly communities, where people are respected, feel safe and have opportunities for social, cultural and economic participation in community life as they age," Seniors and Ageing Minister Mick Murray said.
Eligible organisations can apply for grants to support age-friendly planning and implementation of community priorities and recommendations.
Other funded projects include:
- $10,600 to fund a 'memory café' and a virtual reality program in the City of Wanneroo;
- $14,900 for a co-design project to explore appropriate housing options for older women who are in the inner south-east metropolitan region;
- $9,770 to provide a monthly library initiative in Port Hedland, targeted at local seniors to gather and enjoy a variety of activities and make new connections; and
"Age-friendly and dementia-friendly communities strengthen community support and increase inclusion to ultimately benefit the whole community," Mr Murray said. "People are supported to continue living with meaning, purpose and value.
"While local governments play a big role, it's also gratifying to see many community-based and volunteer-run organisations receive funding under this program."
More to come.