On May 10 2010 Northside Community Service (NCS) launched the report Breaking Down the Wall: Barriers to Social Inclusion amongst Older Australians in Canberra.

A copy of the ideas raised during the group discussions is attached below for your information and, should you choose, action.

NCS will be using ideas raised as part of its future planning and program design and will look to collaborate with others where mutual benefit is to be gained.  You may also see opportunities based on these ideas and we would be happy to discuss ways in which NCS could assist if you felt we could add value.

Just a reminder that a copy of the full report and the summary can be downloaded from the NCS web site www.northside.asn.au or you can contact Ms Hannah Palfreyman on 6163 0436. Continue reading »

 

Northside Community Service (NCS) will launch the report Breaking Down the Wall: Barriers to Social Inclusion amongst Older Australians in Canberra on Monday, 10 May 2010.

Over the past 12 months, NCS has undertaken research aimed at creating a basis of awareness about various issues affecting social and community participation of older people living in Inner North Canberra. The result of this study is a report that examines the nature of social inclusion among people over 60 years, highlights the key barriers to social inclusion and explores gaps in services.

In addition to the presentation of the findings, this launch will provide an opportunity for networking and discussion of how the findings can be used to promote social inclusion amongst older Australians with discussion themes in line with the key priorities of the ACT Strategic Plan for Positive Ageing.

For more information please refer to the attached flyer: Continue reading »

 

ACT Seniors Week will run from Sunday 21 to Sunday 28 March 2010. There’s an action-packed program throughout the week featuring indoor and outdoor activities, as well as a range of information sessions specifically aimed at older people. The week-long program is designed to celebrate older Canberrans, demonstrate their contribution to the local community, and also give those who are willing the chance to try something new.

For more information and to view the program visit the COTA website

COTA Website: http://www.cota-act.org.au/

 

ACTION is providing free Off-Peak travel for holders of an ACT Seniors Card during Senior’s Week from Monday 22 March to Friday 26 March 2010. Off-Peak is any time (weekday) between 9.00am and 4.30pm and again after 6.00pm.

Canberrans 75 years or older are also entitled to free travel on ACTION buses at any time using an ACTION Gold Card. To receive your free Gold Card visit a Canberra Connect Shopfront or the Drivers Licence Service in the Civic Library. Application forms are also available online at www.action.act.gov.au

 

The Grand Party in the Park is a free event for grandparents, grandchildren, friends and family and will feature live entertainment, children’s activities, stalls and tasty food – a fun day out for all ages!

Time: 11.00am – 3.00pm
Venue:
Glebe Park, City
Date:
Sunday 21 March

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Anglicare is sponsoring a free workshop on Thursday 18 March 2010 about music therapy in aged care by Music Educator and
Therapist, Jim Latta (B.Mus.mimt).

Venue: Anglicare Nursing Home – 23 Burkitt Street, Page ACT 2615
When: Thursday, 18 March 2010
Time: 2:30pm to 3:30pm

For enquiries or bookings please phone (02) 6123 9000 or email: attal@iprimus.com.au

The event flyer has been reproduced below:

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