Sport and recreation

  • There is a significant variety of sporting activities available that cater for people across a range of abilities.
  • Seniors are also involved a great deal in local sport and recreation clubs.

Social participation

  • Community events and activities in the Shire are generally free or low cost.

Information regarding the following areas is available in the Engagement Report, found in Annex 2:

  • Respect and social inclusion
  • Communication and information

Summary of Engagement Report

It is clear from the results of the engagement activities that both survey respondents and focus group participants enjoy living in the Shire of Goomalling. However, the research also shows that the community feel that there are some opportunities for improvement regarding the provision of key services in order to create an age friendly community.

The key findings are:

  • A total of nine individuals participated in the focus group, four respondents answered the service provider survey and 42 individuals completed the general survey.
  • Of those seniors who participated, 57% of survey respondents and 89% of focus group participants are retired.
  • The majority of both survey and focus group respondents believe that improved provision of access, increased provision of footpaths and roads maintenance and increased focus on safety and security will lead to a more fulfilling experience for seniors in the Shire of Goomalling.
  • Focus group participants believe the most important issues for aged persons in the Shire of Goomalling are:
  • Service provider survey respondents believe the most important issues for aged persons in the Shire of Goomalling are:
  • Senior survey respondents believe the most important issues for aged persons in the Shire of Goomalling are:
  • Appropriate housing
  • Transport
  • Health services
  • Security/safety.
  • Increased access to all buildings and provided services.
  • Medical and aged care
  • Improved maintenance and increased provision of footpaths
  • Security and safety of community members
  • Consideration of transport for those without access to a vehicle
  • Loneliness and isolation of residents.

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