| What will we explore
Southern NSW and the ACT is facing unique challenges in the ageing transition. Compared with the national population, our region has a larger and more geographically dispersed older population, a stronger retirement migration pattern, and a greater need to plan for age-friendly communities, health care, housing, transport and workforce solutions.
Regional Development Australia Southern NSW & ACT (RDASNA) is bringing together thought leaders, advocates, professionals, decision makers and those with lived experience to explore what it takes to support people to age well and remain independent in their communities.
The conversation will consider how people navigate current systems, where the biggest gaps exist, what is already working across regional communities and where there are opportunities for collaboration. Together, we will identify practical actions and recommendations that can help build stronger pathways for ageing well across Southern NSW and the ACT.
| WHO’S AT THE TABLE
The Ageing Well Roundtable is open to people from across industries and sectors, ensuring that we hear from everyone that has a role to play in helping our communities age well - from aged care and health providers to government, local government, housing, transport, workforce, education, community organisations and industry.
By bringing these different perspectives RDASNA is breaking down silos and looking at systems the way community does – as one entity.
Courtney Love
Courtney Love is the Regional Development Manager at Regional Development Australia - Southern NSW and ACT, bringing extensive experience in public policy, stakeholder engagement and care sector reform. In her keynote address, Courtney will provide an overview of the demographic and service delivery context shaping ageing across our region, present key findings from the PULSE Survey and explore how these insights can inform future planning and service delivery. She will also outline recent aged care reforms and discuss what these changes mean for regional communities, highlighting opportunities to improve outcomes for older people and support ageing well close to home
John Gregg
John Gregg will present a compelling case study on Ageing in the Outback, exploring the unique opportunities and challenges experienced by older people living in remote and geographically dispersed communities. Drawing on practical experience and local insights, John will highlight innovative approaches to service delivery, community connection and ageing in place, demonstrating how collaboration, resilience and place-based solutions can support positive ageing outcomes in some of Australia's most isolated regions. His presentation will offer valuable lessons for regional communities seeking to strengthen support systems and improve quality of life for older residents.
What does it take to age well in regional communities?
Our facilitated conversations will explore the different factors that shape people’s ability to live well, stay connected and participate in their communities as they age.
Across the day, we will look beyond aged care alone to consider the broader systems, places, services and opportunities that support ageing well and where there are opportunities to do things differently.
The conversations will focus on six interconnected themes:
Ageing in Place — creating affordable, accessible and appropriate housing options that support people to remain in their communities
Care & Support — improving access to essential services needed to age well including healthcare, aged care and community support
Transport & Connectivity — ensuring people can stay connected to services, family, community and employment
Workforce — building the workforce needed to support ageing well.
Social Wellbeing — enhancing quality of life by fostering connections and delivering meaningful opportunities to remain engaged
Planning & Infrastructure — designing regional communities, services and infrastructure with the needs of an ageing population in mind.
Together, these conversations will help uncover what is working, where the gaps are and where there are opportunities for practical action to build stronger pathways for ageing well across Southern NSW & ACT.
| JOIN THE CONVERSATION
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