The Aged Task Force is a group of seniors, community organisations and services who meet regularly and are committed to improving the quality of life for older people in region.
The Task Force has been successfully operating for 14 years under the auspices of Healthy Cities Illawarra (HCI).
Major achievements of the Aged Taskforce include:
- Providing free inter-generational training on “How to Use Mobile Phones”
- Received funding to install dental chairs and lights in 3 nursing care facilities
- Provided free oral health training for carers of Older People
- Celebrated active ageing with ‘Time of Our Lives’ Amateur Photographic Competition and Exhibition which has run successfully for two years.
- Successful lobbying for the local health minibus transport service, following an ATF community ‘phone in’ around the issue of health related transport.
- Secured funding from Department of Ageing, Disability and Home Care for a social isolation in the elderly project.
- Introduced computer skills to residential care facilities by trialling a twelve month in- house computer and internet service for residents. The computer and furniture was kindly donated by a local GP.
- ‘History of Good Food Project’ with TAFE which looked at eating and cooking behaviours of older people.
The Aged Taskforce meets quarterly at Healthy Cities Illawarra, and is always open to new members.
If you are interested in being a member of the Aged Taskforce, please contact Healthy Cities on 4226 5000 or email programs@healthycitiesill.org.au
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