KEY POINTS OF THE PLAN

The engagement activities undertaken as part of the development of this Plan found that those who participated enjoy living in the Shire of Goomalling. They value the services and facilities available to them, the recreational opportunities available and the ability to participate in community life. The critical issues, as identified by the community are:

  • Improved transport both around the Shire and to other regional centres for those without a vehicle
  • Improved accessibility into public buildings, particularly the pharmacy
  • Planning and communication of footpath and road maintenance and construction
  • Lack of respite and aged care
  • Security and safety of residents
  • Secure and consistent health and medical services.

The Shire of Goomalling is committed to developing an Age Friendly Community and this plan identifies a number of actions in response to the findings of the community engagement. The high priority actions identified include:

  • Continue to work with local health services to provide high quality services that meet community needs
  • Undertake well planned construction and maintenance of Council infrastructure (infrastructure, roads and footpaths) that contributes to safe access for all
  • Investigate options to attract and develop aged care accommodation in the Shire of Goomalling
  • Continue to improve and enhance all aspects of Shire communication
  • Ensure that road and footpath maintenance programs are well communicated.

This plan sits under the Shire of Goomalling Strategic Community Plan, and the Corporate Business Plan. It will be used as an informing strategy, providing direction and a framework for assessing expenditure proposals in future strategic and corporate planning by Shire of Goomalling.

A range of key indicators will be used to monitor the success of the Plan.

Date of Adoption and Review Schedule

The Age Friendly Community Plan was adopted by Council on 15 June 2016.

The Age Friendly Community Plan is a long term plan, looking forward for the next 10 years. However, it is not fixed for ten years – it would be long out of date by then. The Shire intend to review the plan annually as part of normal budgetary processes within Council with community input if and where required.

| Page 2