Older People's Plan

To provide accessible community transport for frail older people, people with a disability, carers and transport disadvantaged

Continue to offer health run five days per week and transport to medical appointments

Make available community buses and pool cars for the HACC target group

KMC

DOT

2009 ongoing

Provide through the community transport program a range of services for social events

Create greater opportunities for the HACC target group to a healthier social life

KMC

2009 ongoing

Provide assistance with information and referrals for people who do not meet Community Transport criteria

Ensure that resources are provided under HACC guidelines and the public is better informed

Kiama Community Transport

Media

2009 ongoing

Work with private operators to maximise services for the aged

Greater use of private and public resources

Private Operators

2005 ongoing

To manage a wide range of home based / community services to enhance the wellbeing of older people in the community

Provide flexible services that support people in their homes including: community transport, nursing services, meal services, personal care and grooming, handyman and gardening, day care, social support, home library services, community options and aged care packages

Improve the life of older people and help them to stay at home as long as possible living independently

KMC

HACC

FACS

DOT

2009 ongoing

To achieve a safer environment fostering a community that provides protection to older people in their homes and roads

Monitor through Council’s Traffic Committee parking and pedestrian crossings

Improved roads and streets by identification of parking spaces and pedestrian crossings

KMC

RTA

2009

Lobby for greater Police resources in the Municipality

Ensure that older people feel safe at home and in the community

KMC

NSW Police

2009

ongoing

Include in the new LEP objectives that provide for a safer built up urban environment

Create people friendly communities and housing options that consider the wellbeing of older people

KMC

DIPNR

2009

Implement a Health Plan including specific programs that address safety of older people

Reduction of potential injuries and healthier lifestyle of older people

KMC

IAHS

2009

To improve the health of older people in the Municipality and their wellbeing

Implement a Municipal Health Plan addressing main health issues and services for older people

Create a healthier environment for older people

KMC

IAHS

2009

Lobby for improved local and regional health services

Greater opportunities for more access to health services and facilities

KMC

IAHS

IDGP

2009

Provide community transport for older people to access health services and facilities

Improved access to services and facilities that are not available locally

KMC

IAHS

HACC

2005

To ensure the provision of facilities and services that are effective and efficient for older people in the Municipality

Consult with community and users of the Kiama Community Centre for a better use of the centre by co-locating all community support services to one location

Development of an infrastructure that allows a single point of entry for consumers, potential consumers and advocates to a wide range of community support services

KMC

Community Centre Users

2005

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2006

Review the usage of existing halls and Neighbourhood Centres to achieve a greater and more effective usage of these facilities

The ability to provide a more efficient usage of facilities and buildings; diminished demand for more facilities

KMC

Community Organisations

Neighbourhood Centres

2006

Continue to provide a wide range of HACC and Community Support services to the older residents from the Kiama Community Centre in line with Council’s Community Services Policy

Ensure a safe and accessible wide range of pedestrian facilities

KMC

RTA

2009

Monitor the conditions of footpaths and provide new ones including a program of maintenance in line with the Pedestrian Access Mobility Plan (PAMP)

Ensure a safe and accessible wide range of pedestrian facilities

KMC

RTA

2009

To provide and support a wide range of services and programs to assist older people who live alone or in isolation

Offer specific programs from Council’s Community Support including: Community Transport, social activities in the clients home and centre-based day care, home library services etc

Reduced residents isolation and loneliness by accessing services that allow interaction with other people

KMC

HACC

FACS

2009

ongoing

Organise regular events and distribute information on services for older residents throughout the Municipality

Ensure that older residents have access and are aware of services available to them

KMC

IDGP

2009

ongoing

To promote healthy lifestyles, environmental protection and enhancement throughout the Municipality

Ensure that there is sustainable development of urban and rural land which is carried out in line with Council’s Local Environment Plan, State of the Environment (SoE) Report and Environmental goals

Protection of the environment while ensuring that development take place in an orderly and sustainable approach

KMC

DIPNR

2009

Review the LEP to include better housing designs and options for older people

Improve opportunities for affordable and suitable accommodation for older people

KMC

Private Sector

DIPNR

2009