2. Why we do this.. 22% current population over 60 years One persons households – 27% by 2021 25% of the population will be over 60 years of age by 2031 Good planning – informs Community Planning process

3. Melville’s Journey … 2007-2009 Age-Friendly Melville – Directions from Seniors (DFS) Initial pilot City for World Health Organisation 2009 Membership to World Health Organisation (WHO) Global Network of Age Friendly Communities 2010-2012 Age-Friendly Melville – Directions from Seniors 2013-2017 Age-Friendly Melville – Directions from Seniors

4. Domains Outdoor spaces and Buildings Transport Housing Social Participation Respect and Inclusion Civic Participation and Employment Communication and Information Community Support and Health Services

5. 2013 – 2017 DFS - Our Approach 622 surveys completed Analysis of demographics Information gathering, 2010 -2012 across Organisation Aligned with global and National trends

6. Main issues identified 2012: Rising cost of living Ability to maintain property Accessible and affordable aged care facilities Car parking Community Safety Pedestrian difficulties Appropriate seniors housing Reduction in income

7. Feedback -More discounts for seniors for recreation activities -More free or low cost events, gatherings, entertainment -More opportunities to learn/update IT skills -More pedestrian crossings /safer ways to cross roads -More bus shelters -Free CAT service around key locations -Improved public transport to get around the City

8. Feedback Continue to list events/activities in local community newspapers, shopping centres and retirement villages Receive information in different formats (including radio) Access to Seniors Information Directory -More affordable gyms, health services and swimming facilities -Greater variety and more frequent gym classes -More medical centres in our suburbs

9. Feedback -More appropriate housing near shops, transport and services -More residential care (high care) -More accessible multi-level apartments with elevators, close to public transport More information to be delivered re housing options Remain in own home as long as possible

10. Community Support and Health Services Housing Transport Communication and Information Respect, Inclusion and Social Participation Priority domains 2013-2017

11. Strategies 1.To create opportunities for vulnerable seniors through engagement and social participation; 2.To support people living independently in their own home for as long as possible; 3.To ensure our seniors are well informed ;

12. 4.For seniors to access appropriate and affordable housing options including adequate aged care facilities without leaving the City of Melville; and 5.To advocate for continual improvements in accessible transport and pedestrian access. A total of 18 actions were developed under the five strategies.

13. Benefits of Age-Friendly Cities Approach Participants/Older people have heightened sense of being valued. Shared research model. Credible and evidence-based input to strategic planning for older people. Co-ordinated approach with State and Local governments planning for demographic change. Benefits all community. Benefits

14. Benefits / Opportunities Engagement of older residents and amalgamations Supports Integrated Planning Framework Strategic Age-friendly working group – Department for Local Government and Communities, WALGA, COTA WA, Local Government (Network of WA Age-Friendly Communities)

15. “Everyone benefits in societies where older people thrive” World Health Organisation 2012