Positive ageing

Positive Ageing is the ability to maintain a positive outlook, feeling good about yourself, keeping fit and healthy and fully engaged in life as you age.

The No Barrier Positive Ageing Strategy 2022 - 2030 presents as a solid foundation and way forward for an age-friendly Shire.

The strategy describes ‘objectives’ under eight strategic 'focus areas' which seamlessly align with the:

World Health Organization’s Age-friendly Cities Framework
Commissioner for Senior Victorians' Ageing Well in a Changing World report
Ageing well in Victoria 2022–2026 action plan
Hepburn Community Vision 2021–2031 Council Plan.

Positive Ageing events

Council facilitates a range of programs and events for older people.

Communication and information

Stay in touch with new ideas, change the mindset of ageing, find help with technology and adapting to a rapidly changing world.

Community support and health services

Information on how to deal with various changes in life, community networks and services, health, wellbeing, nutrition, exercise programs, aged care, veterans, and disability information.

Housing

Stay longer in your home, find affordable housing, financial services and emergency planning information.

Outdoor spaces and buildings

Shire-wide toilet and drinking water locations, accessibility, community facilities, fun places.

Transport

Find existing connections, available transport, and mobility options. Car parking and multipurpose taxi information.

Volunteering and employment

Find learning, volunteering and employment opportunities, social roles, and personal fulfillment.

Respect and social inclusion

Learn about the Positive Ageing Expo, share your experience and ideas, participate in surveys, the Victorian senior of the year awards, the rights of older people and more!

The 'You Can' campaign

Find out more about the 'You Can' campaign.