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Monash Baby Boomer Strategic Action Plan 2010 - 2014

‘Monash Baby Boomers Strategic Action Plan 2010 – 2014’

1. Family, Social and Civic Participation Objective: To promote, support and celebrate community involvement by Boomers as a means to enhance social

connectedness

Action Timelines Status July 2011 Current Status – June 2012 1.1 Monash Public Libraries to investigate

their capacity for the expansion of on-line access to library material and services (such as e-books, pod casts etc) to ensure that they are remaining current with technology and expectations of Boomers

On-going • Monash Public Library Service is currently negotiating purchase of various ebook and audio ebook packages in the quarter Mar-Jun 2011

• 1,200 e-audio books in catalogue

• Links to 6,000 public domain eBooks via Gutenberg Project and University of Adelaide added to the catalogue

1.2 Council to develop a new ‘Community Consultation and Engagement’ framework ensuring that Boomers, along with other members of the community, will have the opportunity to provide feedback on Council plans, services and initiatives

2011 On-going

• ‘Community Consultation and Engagement’ framework was adopted by Council April, 2011

• Plans are underway to release the ‘Community Consultation and Engagement’ framework and guidelines incorporating information on engaging mature age residents

1.3 Continue to support: • The development and

implementation of the Men’s Shed in Monash project

• Waverley Community Learning Centre to successfully manage the project

On-going • WCLC signed the MMS lease agreement with Council commencing on 1 February 2011. Men’s Shed (MMS) officially opened on March 17, 2011

• Council Community Grant of $10,000 provided to assist with funding a Volunteer Coordinator and operational support for Waverley Community Learning Centre

• Monash Men’s Shed celebrated its first anniversary

• WCLC continue to auspice the MMS and receive support from a Council community grant

• MMS beginning process of becoming incorporated

• Council continues to assist the MMS with issues such as governance as well as

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(WCLC) • Council attends the MMS

meeting and continues to support the WCLC

community grants • Council attends the MMS

meeting and continues to support the WCLC

1.4 Continue to convene, support and provide administration to the Older Persons Reference Group and ensure that the Boomer demographic is represented

On-going • The OPRG changed their name to Positive Ageing Reference Group (PARG) to reflect the Positive Ageing Lifestyles (PALS) program and the group’s aims and objectives. Endorsed by Council in April 2011

• PARG continues to meet on a six weekly basis. A planning day was held on Thursday 3 February, 2011 to establish the groups focus and direction for 2011-2012.

• Council continues to provide support and administration to the PARG who continue to meet every six weeks.

• A planning session was held on Thursday 15 March 2012

1.5 Support and Strengthen community connections through the recently expanded Community Grants Program. The Community Grants program will encourage innovative grant applications that focus specifically on Boomers in the areas of:

• Grandparents • Carers • Community Transport • Community Volunteering • Participation in the arts

On-going • Council continues to support community connections through the recently expanded Community Grants Program.

• In 2011 the total number of Grants received was as follows:

- 298 - Overall Grant applications received:

- 209 -Total Successful Organisations Accepted

- 267 - Total successful

• Council continues to support community through the Monash Community Grants program

• 3 informal information sessions and writing workshops are offered to community to attend and the opportunity to discuss their proposed projects

• In 2012 the total number of Grants received was as follows: - 310 - Overall Grant

applications received: - 216 -Total Successful

Organisations Accepted

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application Of that:

- 113 were from the ‘Aged Category” including seniors groups, Planned Activity Groups and services.

- 98 of these Aged Grant Applications were successful

• The ‘Aged Grant Application’ focused on the older adults community i.e. Seniors Groups, Planned Activity Groups and Service Providers including MonasLink, and Newhope Foundation

• Monash Neighbourhood House Network has been funded to conduct a Grand Fun project – activities specifically for grandparents. It is planned for this project to be undertaken around Seniors week in October 2011

- 270 - Total successful application

Of that: - 116 were from the ‘Aged

Category” including seniors groups, Planned Activity Groups and services.

- 111 of these Aged Grant Applications were

successful • Continue to encourage the

community to apply for arts and cultural projects or events

• Application and Policy & Guidelines are translated in 3 different languages: Greek, Italian and Chinese.

• Community groups are able to submit their application in any language

• Monash Neighbourhood House Network ran two ‘Grand Fun’ activities funded by Council > Grand Teddy Bear Picnic at Notting Hill > Grand High tea at Fusion in Oakleigh Both event were well attended

1.6 Ensure that there is adequate and appropriate seating along walking tracks and in parks and playgrounds to enable Boomers, grandparents and carers to

On-going • Actively installing seating along walking tracks, parks and playgrounds. Any requests for additional

• Actively installing seating along walking tracks, parks and playgrounds, including the following:

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utilise open spaces seating are logged and actioned, budget-permitting

Princess Hwy west reserve Talbot Park Bocci Courts – seat moved closer to Bocci and extra seat installed Hinkler Reserve – 3 seats installed Scotchmans Creek – 7 seats installed Essex Heights – seat replacement Chandler Grove Reserve – 2 picnic tables

• Have begun strategically upgrading seating along linear trails

• Requests for additional seating are logged and actioned, budget-permitting

• Fitted new street furniture in Glen Waverley Activity Centre with more to be installed by June 2012

• Stage 1 – Seating ordered for Clayton Activity Centre

1.7 Council continues to support Neighbourhood Houses and Learning Centres to provide low cost programs and activities to our residents, especially those 50+ years and encourage the Houses to submit innovative grant applications that address issues relating to Boomers.

On-going • Council continues to support Neighbourhood Houses and Learning Centres to provide low cost programs and activities to our residents, those especially 50+ years and over. Some of the activities and programs offered include: exercise (strength

training, pilates, walking groups, yoga), art,

• Council continues to support Neighbourhood Houses and Learning Centres to provide low cost programs and activities to our residents, those especially 50+ years and over. These include walking groups, strength training, Pilates, gentle exercise, yoga and tai-chi

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creative writing, crochet, literature studies, pottery, dressmaking, French, Spanish, German, singing group

• Monash Neighbourhood House Network has been funded to conduct a Grand Fun project – activities specifically for grandparents. It is planned for this project to be undertaken around Seniors week in October 2011

• As per action item 1.5 - above

1.8 Council will recognise the important role that Boomer grandparents play during National Children’s Week by including and hosting a grandparent specific activity

On-going • The annual Walk in the Park, during Children’s week is attended by many grandparents

• Council continues to recognise the importance of Boomers as grandparents and will send a flier to services targeting grandparents for Walk in the Park. A number of grandparents were amongst the nearly 400 people who attended Walk in the Park in 2011

1.9 Conduct Grandparent orientated story time sessions, targeting Boomers, at Monash Public Libraries as a means to encourage grandparent/grandchild participation in Council activities

2011 • Three, story time session were held during the Summer 2010/2011 program. Grandparents were the primary carer bringing their grandchildren.

• Seniors Festival 2010 – One session held at each library branch A positive outcome from

the story time session

• Six grandparent & special person story times held in September 2011 including one on the weekend to support working grandparents/special persons

• Successful continuation of the Greek Conversation Circle for older Greek community

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was the Greek Community at Oakleigh Branch established a ‘Conversation Circle’ to specifically support the older Greek community

1.10 Ongoing evaluation to ensure that Council continues to provide and facilitate a range of festivals, events and projects that engage groups and services that target Boomers

On-going • Festival Fund Consultation implemented in early 2011. Community profile information gathered to assist with the evaluation of findings and recommendations Consultation completed 20 March 2011 Report to Council April 2011

• Festivals developed and implemented with suggestions and input from the Baby Boomer demographic

• Arts and Cultural Development promotes community and family participation through a range of organised workshops in all its Festivals

• Registered community events promoted in the Australia Day and Oakleigh Music Festival programs offer the community the opportunity to showcase cultural events

• Winter Concert Series and the Sir John Monash Lecture target the Baby Boomer demographic and provides free quality entertainment

1.11 Investigate the feasibility of providing free Wi-Fi access at a broad range of Council facilities such as Neighbourhood Houses, Community Centres and Leisure Centres via the Monash Public Library Services

2012 • Review of Accessibility report to Council in April 2011

• Currently investigating opportunities to increase Library Public Access at smaller remote sites including Batesford Community Hub and Wellington Reserve Community Centre

• Wi-Fi Access now available all five library locations, as well as Batesford Hub, Wadham House, Clayton Aquatics Health Club and the MGA cafe & gallery

1.12 To continue to support Council’s ‘Positive Ageing Lifestyles Program’

On-going • Council continues to support the Positive Ageing Lifestyles

• The PALS program underwent a re-development

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(PALS) which targets those aged 55+ years and ensures that the program offers a diverse range of programs and activities that would appeal to Boomers.

Program (PALS) and strives to provide a range of diverse programs and activities that appeal to the Boomer demographic. Some programs implemented over the past 10 months include: City public transport

outings, Ten Pin Bowling, Mini Golf, Twilight walk, Mature Age Driver Refresher Lessons, Short Film Festival screenings, Multicultural Film and dance at Clayton, Wiser Walkers Live Longer Seminar.

• Between September 2010 and May 2011 15 programs were offered with an average of 37 participants

throughout 2011 – 2012 from a Council service delivery program to a community development framework – supporting existing community groups to build capacity within the older community network. As a result community groups have reported back indicating that they have experience greater awareness with the older adults community and some an increased in participation at their programs. Overall the re-development has expanded the program from between 10 – 12 Council run programs per quarter to now promoting 4-6 Council run programs and a further 30 – 40 community group programs every four months

1.13 Support the State Government’s Seniors Festival (targeting those 55+) by co-ordinating a number of activities throughout the month of October and ensuring that these activities appeal to Boomers

Annually • 2010 Seniors Festival hosted 4 feature events including the Positive Ageing Expo, Police Show Band Concert, Walktober at Jells PALS and a full day coach trip. The Monash Seniors Festival Booklet/program also promoted a further 44 activities/programs run by, Libraries, Neighbourhood House and a range of community groups

• The City of Monash Seniors Festival program continues to grow and offers older residents many opportunities to attend a range of information sessions, events, open days organised through Council or community groups.

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1.14 Continue to support the MGA as a cultural centre within the Community that is attractive to Boomers and that provides opportunities for attendance and active participation

On-going • Identifying marketing strategies to target Baby Boomer demographic i.e. targeted mail out inviting the Baby Boomer demographic to attend exhibitions and events

• Council continues to support MGA as a cultural centre within the community and provides opportunities for attendance and active participation, activities offered over the past twelve months include:

Exhibitions: • Brummels: Australia’s first

gallery of photography (October2011–January 2012)

• Tim Handfield: deep skin (October2011–January 2012)

• Notorious: Duffy’s celebrity portraits (March–May 2012)

Advertising/promotion: • 50 plus news • Art and antiques • Targeted mail out

1.15 Council to increase promotion of the

‘Friends of’ groups such as ‘Friends of Scotchman’s creek’ via PALS and on Councils website as a recreation alternative to Boomers whom are interested in the environment and sustainability

On-going • Friends of Valley Reserve invited to host PALS Valley Reserve Twilight Walk in March 2011

• Friends of Groups (Scothcmans Creek and Valley Reserve, and MGA) participated in the Retirement Options Workshops advertised through the PALS program. FSCVR also hosted a walk of Scotchmans Creek in March 2011

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2. Health and Wellbeing

Objective: To build and maximise opportunities for positive healthy lifestyles and enhance physical and mental wellbeing

Action Timelines Status July 2011 Current Status – June 2012 2.1 Incorporate into the PALS program

information on preparing for retirement , volunteering opportunities, organic and sustainable gardening and similar topics that target and interest Boomers

On-going • Currently incorporating a variety of information topic’s into the PALS program on a seasonal basis. Subject to resources allocation

• Two Retirement Options Workshops were held (Oct 2011 & Feb 2012) focusing on informing residents of the many opportunities and groups available to them in retirement. i.e. Friends of groups, U3A, Library Services, PALS, etc

2.2 Work in partnership with New Hope Foundation to deliver a Carers Forum providing information and assistance for carers from a culturally diverse background

On-going Annually

• On Thursday 12th of August Newhope Foundation presented a forum on Carer issues and was delivered for the Greek and Italian seniors groups

• Council in partnership with Newhope Foundation will continue to provide information to residents with a CALD background

• Council in partnership with Newhope Foundation will continue to provide information to residents with a CALD background

• Council Home and Community Care Services implemented the inaugural City of Monash Carers Week program in June ‘Monash: Bringing Carers Together ‘running five carer centred programs to celebrate and support carers

2.3 Explore the feasibility of facilitating a Boomer mentoring/networking program where Boomers assist others transitioning into retirement

2010 –2014 • Further investigation and resources required.

• Resources unavailable.

2.4 Monitor the developments of the National Health Reform in regards to Medicare

On-going • Attending meetings as stakeholder with Medicare

• Council continues to monitor the developments of National

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Locales and the implementation of the Primary Health Care Organisations and funding of Health & primary care services by State and Federal government & assess the impact that this will have on the availability of health services

Locals and supporting structures of Medicare Locals

• Attending National Health Reform workshops

Health Reforms and continues to attend Medicare Local meetings and Primary Care Partnership meetings

• Continues to attend national health reform workshops when and where relevant

2.5 Collaborate with MonashLink to investigate opportunities addressing issues facing Boomers who are carers in the Municipality.

On-going • Relationship with MonashLink is continuing as outlined in Memorandum of Understanding

• Council continue to interact and build the relationship with MonashLink to investigate and identify opportunities and issues facing boomers who are carers within Monash. Home and Community Care are now developing further relationships with a broader group of agencies to expand capacity and respond to the growing needs of the community

2.6 Monash Public Libraries to host Boomer targeted information/education sessions, such as a seminar on financial planning

On-going • During the 2010 Seniors Festival Monash Public Library hosted ‘Budgeting for Boomers and Beyond’ comprising of two sessions; 1. Preparing and investing

for retirement, Wheelers Hill Library – 65 participants

2. Accessing equity in your home – Oakleigh Library – 12 participants

• During the 2011 Seniors Festival Monash Public Library hosted: 1. Retirement options

seminar 2. Family history talk 3. Skype demonstration 4. Email demonstration 5. Computer information

session Total of 154 attendees Throughout the year the library has an ongoing program of IT/Web2.0 demonstrations attended

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by baby boomers including: Skype, Face Book, Email & ipad. At Wheelers Hill library the staff support a self help PC group run by Probus through the provision of laptops and occasional mini tutorials.

• A second retirement options seminar was held at Batesford Hub : 21 attendees

2.7 Council to promote the use of respite services for Boomers who are carers of older adults, including those from CALD backgrounds, through the implementation of new marketing initiatives

On-going • Home and Community care have engaged an external consultant to develop a new marketing strategy campaign to promote all Aged Care Services

• New marketing material was released in late 2011 ‘Embrace Community Services – Caring Today, Active Tomorrow’, available in languages other than English

2.8 Council to target Boomers and provide information on the range of Community Care and Residential Services offered by Monash Council by introducing an annual forum, information in the Bulletin and PALS, attendance at community events and website etc

On-going • External consultant currently developing a new marketing strategy which will support the introduction and promotion of an annual forum

• Marketing material launched (see above)

• Attended the Oakleigh Music Festival day on Sunday 18 March – face to face contact with the community and distributed new marketing material

2.9 Continue to provide support for Boomers who are the carers/families of people approaching relocation to an Aged Care Facility

On-going • Individual tours of the Residential Facilities have been introduced to provide a more flexible and personalised service for potential residents

• Council continues to run individual tours of the residential facilities to provide a more flexible and personalised service for potential residents

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2.10 Develop a pilot project which provides emotional and physical support and information for Boomers who are carers/families of people approaching placement in an Aged Care Facility

2010-2014 • Marketing strategy will support the development and implementation of a potential pilot project

• Emotional and physical support and information for boomers who are carers/families is currently implemented on an individual needs basis

• Further investigation and resources required to develop a pilot project for potential implementation 2013 – 2016 dependent on Federal changes as a result of aged care reform announced in April 2012

2.11 Council to explore the introduction of passive recreation facilities in key parks throughout the municipality to facilitate low impact physical activity programs (i.e. tai chi, yoga)

2010-2014 • Physical Activity Plan completed in November 2010, which highlighted the need for low impact physical activity programs throughout various location in the municipality

• Pilot Tai Chi ‘Active in the Park’ program to be implemented in spring/summer 2011 pending on budget outcomes

• Active People Active Parks program implemented. Six week program with multiple activities running from Monday- Friday including walking groups, Tai Chi, Yoga, Pilates, Bollywood Dancing, Zumba, Mums and Bubs Classes

• Over 50 sessions were facilitated in local parks with over 100 participants attending

• Amongst others, the program targeted ageing, CALD communities and people with a disability

2.12 Council to trial a series of ‘Tai Chi’ programs targeting Boomers, including CALD groups, across various outdoor locations throughout the municipality via PALS

2011 • Investigation the possibility of working in partnership with Recreation Services to implement the ‘Pilot Tai Chi ‘Active in the Park’ program.

• Active People Active Parks program implemented in Feb/March 2012

• Planning to begin July 2012 for a Spring/Summer

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To be implemented in Spring/Summer 2011 pending on budget outcomes

2012/2013 targeted program

2.13 Council commences the development of outdoor fitness precincts at two key parks across the municipality.

• Design and concept plan for ‘Oakleigh Exercise Precinct – Scotchman’s Creek’ completed

• Awaiting budget nomination for ‘Oakleigh Exercise Precinct – Scotchman’s Creek’

• ‘Oakleigh Exercise Precinct – Scotchman’s Creek’ construction project not funded.

• Walking track completed around Scotchman’s Creek/Oakleigh Recreation Centre precinct.

2.14 Council to partner with key stakeholders to establish (where necessary) and /or promote existing walking, cycling and/or other informal fitness programs within Monash (walking groups etc) that would appeal to Boomers

• Established a cycling/walking networking group in November 2010 for local groups/clubs. To meet quarterly. Currently held two meetings

• Heart Foundation walking groups established, with 2 Council staff trained as coordinators for the program. 5 walking groups established.

• Monash Walking and Cycling Networking Group continue to be supported by Council with quarterly meetings.

• Monash Walking and Cycling Network supported the Seniors Festival’s Walking Event

• Waverley Bushwalking Club hosted walks as part of the PALS program and participated in the Retirement Options Seminars

2.15 Continue to recruit and support gym instructors who have a particular interest in working with Boomers

On-going • Recruitment process includes questions on working with older adults

• Employment advertisement to be scheduled in Fifty Plus News newspaper

• Advertisement placed in October 2011 seeking new recruitment

2.16 Continue to offer a Prime of Life On-going • Memberships continued. • Council Aquatic and Leisure

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membership at Council’s Aquatic & Leisure Centres and review the suspension entitlements for this membership, considering Boomers who may travel for extended periods each year

• Suspension entitlements reviewed and altered to remove suspension costs and extend suspension time on request.

Services continue to offer a Prime of Life membership at Council’s Aquatic & Leisure Centres

• Suspension entitlements continue for Prime of Life members with costs and extend suspension time on request.

2.17 Aquatic & Leisure Services to conduct a survey of its Boomer members and community groups with high Boomer participation to ensure that Council is meeting their current Aquatic & Leisure needs and expectations

2011 • To be re-investigated/reviewed for 2011/12 financial year

• Customer satisfaction survey distributed in May 2012 including specific questions for boomers regarding their aquatic and leisure needs. Surveys results due in June 2012. Any resulting actions will be implemented in 2012/13

2.18 Continue to offer and meet the demand of a range of classes at Monash’s Aquatic Leisure Centres with high levels of participation by Boomers such as ‘Strong for Life’ and Pilates

On-going • A diversity of classes continue to be offered

• A diversity of classes continue to be offered: Landmarc Strongmarc Fleximarc Aquamarc Strong 4Life Gym Program Recreational Swimming/Learn to Swim Tai chi Pilates Yoga Personal Training Active Ageing Pilot Program

2.19 Monash Aquatic & Leisure Centres will support the Victorian Carers Card as

On-going • Carers Card discounts in • Council continues to support

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promoted by the State Government by providing carers with concession discounts

place the carers card program

2.20 Article to be included in the Focus magazine distributed to Monash Businesses focusing on how employees can assist Boomers in planning for their retirement and the importance of providing flexible employment options to encourage Boomers to utilise their skills and stay connected

2010 - 2014 • Further investigation required, potential to partner with Community Planning & Development to engage a specialist to prepare an article for Focus magazine

• Article placed in the 2 edition of Focus Magazine on 28 May titles ‘Living Beyond Retirement’

2.21 Continue the promotion of Councils Environmental Advisory Committee’s Indigenous Plants of Monash Brochure which promotes drought tolerant and easy to maintain plants as a means to increasing residents’ capacity to manage their gardens. Distribute the brochures at festivals, events, service centres and Neighbourhood Houses

On-going • Continue to promote the indigenous plants brochure via the internet

(http://www.monash.vic.gov.au/environment/conservation/indigenousplants.htm), at service counters and festivals and through community groups. • 200 brochures distributed to

‘Friends of Groups, • 50 brochures distributed to

the Depot

• Continue to promote the indigenous plants brochure via the internet

(http://www.monash.vic.gov.au/environment/conservation/indigenousplants.htm), at service counters and festivals and through community groups

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3. Volunteering

Objective: To encourage and support Baby Boomers to actively seek and engage in meaningful volunteering opportunities and to celebrate the contribution that volunteers make to our community

Action Timelines Status July 2011 Current Status – June 2012

3.1 Create a volunteering page in the PALS brochure which will list volunteer job opportunities and a profile of a current volunteer.

Quarterly • Council will continue to work with MVRC to promote volunteer opportunities. Initially set up ‘Thinking about Volunteering’ page in Autumn, 2011 PALS booklet. Volunteer Drivers ‘Job opportunity was subsequently promoted in the Winter 2011 PALS booklet

• MRVC are invited to contribute to the PALS booklet each program. Contributions include: General information in June – Aug 2011, Jan – April 2012 Edition and Calling for new Volunteers for the Public Transport Mentor/Volunteer Pilot program in May – Aug 2012

3.2 Monash Public Libraries to continue to work in partnership with the MVRC to develop strategies to increase Baby Boomer volunteers in the Monash Public Library services. This will build upon social capital at the Libraries by way of utilising volunteers to facilitate ‘Book Chats’, ‘Conversations Circles’, ‘Computer classes’ conducted in community languages etc as a tool to encourage social engagement and reduce social isolation

On-going • Monash Library services continue to work in partnership with MVRC to develop strategies to encourage Baby Boomer volunteers in the Library Service

• Current volunteer activities include, however not limited to: Mt Waverly – currently

hosting 7 Book groups. Wheelers Hill – 3 Book

groups Computers for Seniors

session – 3 volunteers assist with running the program including volunteers from a CALD

• Monash Library Service continues to work in partnership with MVRC to develop strategies to encourage baby boomer volunteers in the library service

• Current volunteer activities include; > six internal book groups (Mt Waverley, Wheelers Hill) and five external groups ( council staff, Mulgrave neighbourhood House, two ex- CAE groups and Cumberland View nursing home) >Computer for Seniors sessions- 2 volunteers assist

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background Two Council Library staff

are official liaisons with MVRC

Seven volunteers assist with implementing ‘Conversation Circles’, of which five are Baby Boomers

• Meeting held in February 2011 with MVRC and Council department managers and staff to discuss innovative volunteering opportunities – including Library Book Chat, computer class and/or roaming bi-lingual, computer savvy volunteers

with running the program including volunteers from a CALD background >Two Council library staff still liaise with MVRC >nine volunteers assist with conversation circles of which three are baby boomers

• Development of a volunteer register encompassing: home library service, conversation circle and story time presenters. There are 26 volunteers in the home library program which the majority are baby boomers.

• Continue to work with MVRC for opportunities for innovative volunteer roles in library programs and services. This will be an objective in the Library Services Strategic Plan 2012- 2015

3.3 Recreation Services to work in partnership with MVRC to develop strategies and promote the value of volunteering in sporting clubs to Boomers

On-going • Sporting Club seminar series held in July 2010 with MVRC presenting on Volunteering in Sporting Clubs

• Eastern Region Leisure Service developing partnership with MVRC to assist sporting clubs to support volunteers

• Eastern Recreation and Leisure Service continue to build relationships with MVRC for ongoing volunteer opportunities with local sporting clubs

3.4 MVRC to hold two information sessions per year as part of the PALS program to introduce Boomers specifically to

On-going • The first Volunteer information session will be

• Volunteer information session incorporated as an

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volunteering scheduled in October 2011 as part of the City of Monash Seniors Festival’ Positive Ageing Expo’

annual program in the City of Monash Seniors Festival.

3.5 Promote attractive and diverse volunteering opportunities by advertising a ‘Volunteer Job of the Month’ on Councils website, in conjunction with the Monash Volunteer Resource Centre

Monthly • Volunteer information has been incorporated into the PALS booklet on a regular basis. This information is in turn available on Councils web site under Positive Ageing and linked to volunteering.

• Further co-ordination required to establish a monthly exchange of volunteer information from the Monash Volunteer Resource Centre

• Council continues to strengthen the partnership with MVRC, inviting MVRC to promote and advertise volunteering opportunities in the PALS booklet and link from the PALS webpage

• Working with MVRC in developing the Public Transport Mentor Volunteer Program

3.6 Council will undertake a number of initiatives in regards to the recognition of volunteers:

• Conduct a review of its current practices in regards to recognising and celebrating volunteering in our community

• Develop a certificate signed by the Mayor that community groups, clubs etc can request in order to distribute to their volunteers as a means of recognising their invaluable contribution to their organisation.

2011 Ongoing

• Council to conduct a review of its current practices in relation to the Sir John Monash Community Awards. The Sir John Monash Community Awards recognise the vital contribution volunteers make to the Monash Community. Currently there are three categories:

1. Sir John Monash Community Leadership Award

2. Sir John Monash Volunteer of the Year Award

3. Sir John Monash

• A discussion paper was prepared on the Sir John Monash Awards in mid- 2011

• Senior Volunteer ‘Positive

and Proud’ Badge was developed and given out to the many volunteers at the Ethnic Seniors Groups to acknowledge their dedication and contribution

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Young Volunteer Award

• Council has developed a certificate, and further investigation is required in relation to the administration process for future implementation

• Further investigation and interdepartmental collaboration required to determine the scope of the Volunteer Certificate and best practice for implementation and administration. Administration of this project is subject to resourcing

3.7 Economic Development to continue to

strengthen its relationship with MVRC by inviting them to attend business events and functions and providing opportunities to promote the benefits of volunteering to the business community particularly recently retired Boomers

On-going • Economic Development continue to invite MVRC to attend all business events providing opportunities to promote the benefits of volunteering to the business

• Economic Development continues to strengthen its relationship with MVRC by inviting them to attend business events and functions. Including the MBA and women in business events

• MVRC are encouraged to place articles in the Focus Magazine

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4. Community Safety

Objective: To provide healthy, supportive environments that encourages community participation by Boomers

Action Timelines Status July 2011 Current Status – June 2012 4.1 Incorporate a series of talks on

community safety and home safety into the PALS program ensuring that it will be attractive to Boomers e.g. First Aid course (4 Steps For Life)

2010-2012 • Two “4 Steps for Life” programs were held in the 2011 Autumn program with the potential to run a course aimed at Seniors Groups as part of the 2011 Seniors Festival

• The PALS program continues to incorporate information on a range of community safety and home safety topics when appropriate and when adequate space is available. Restricted by program parameters and resourcing

4.2 Council to commence the installation of way finding and pictogram signage at parks and reserves to ensure that all residents can locate public amenities, picnic facilities, playgrounds and distance to specific locations etc

On-going • Currently developing a way finding signage system for Monash. Detail design for Oakleigh Village will be completed by June 2011. Future focus on Clayton Activity Centre

• Developed a prototype way finding system for Monash

• Stage 1 - way finding signage for Clayton area ordered in April 2012

• Tender report to Council in April 2012 for Stage 1 of Oakleigh way finding system

4.3 Investigate upgrading and enhancing public lighting for pedestrian pathways and community spaces in accordance with CPTED (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design) to address community safety at night

2014 • A number of public lighting locations inspected and updated as required, generally as a response to community requests.

• Upgrading and enhancing public lighting in activity centres, recreation reserves to enhance illumination and community safety

• Currently reviewing the level of lighting in Eaton Mall, Oakleigh in term of illumination for community safety and environmental

• A number of public lighting locations inspected and updated as required, generally as a response to community requests.

• Ongoing upgrading and enhancing public lighting in activity centres, recreation reserves to enhance illumination and community safety

• Level of lighting in Eaton Mall, Oakleigh to be upgraded as part of the redevelopment of the Mall in 2012/13

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5. Housing and Infrastructure

Objective: To enhance opportunities that enable Boomers to remain in their home and promote sustainable lifestyles

efficiency

Action Timelines Status July 2011 Current Status – June 2012 5.1 Investigate affordable housing and

partner with key agencies and other LGA’s as required

On-going • Support of Port Phillip Housing Association development in Ashwood

• Participation in the Eastern Affordable Housing Alliance

• Ongoing support has been provided through Monash City Development Division regarding construction works and open space relating to an area adjacent to the PPHA development in Power Avenue

• Ongoing membership with the Eastern Affordable Housing Alliance

5.2 Council continues to support the development of high quality infrastructure and the upgrading of existing Council facilities to maximise use of space for community groups and modernise facilitates to ensure they are safe and appealing to Boomers, our largest demographic cohort

On-going • Successful completion of Batesford Community Hub, incorporating a range of community stakeholders including the University of the Third Age (U3A) and MonashLink Community Services. Officially opened in March 2011

• Princess Highway Pavilion Up-grade approval successful completion including the Social room and Kitchen facility for multi-purpose community usage

• Currently upgrading the Mulgrave community centre

• Construction is underway of the Central reserve recreation and community hub

• Glen Waverley Community Centre access upgrade was completed

5.3 Council to investigate the development of a ‘Design Guide’ to assist in retrofitting existing suburban homes to make them

2011- 2014 • Council to further investigate resources and involvement for 2011 – 2012 timeframe

• Currently developing a project brief to scope the design issues to be addressed for

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age, green and maintenance friendly in partnership with the State and Federal Government

retrofitting existing homes and potentially new homes. The implementation of the scope will be subject on State and Federal funding

5.4 Council to facilitate a series of Boomers seminars that cover the practical positives and negatives of ageing in place or of downsizing

2010 - 2014 • As per 2.6 – Boomers and Beyond Seminar Series 1. Preparing and investing

for retirement, Wheelers Hill Library – 65 participants

2. Accessing equity in your home – Oakleigh Library – 12 participants

3. Further investigation for future programming to include Boomer focused workshops and seminars

• Held two retirement seminars; Clayton (15 attendees; October 2011); Batesford (21 attendees) March 2012 with a focus on social engagement rather than ageing in place

• Baby Boomers will be targeted in Library Services Strategic Plan 2012- 2015

5.5 Council to review and update existing walking & cycling strategies to enhance active transport opportunities

2011 –2012 • Councils ‘Linking Leisure Strategy 2000’ to be reviewed and updated acknowledging achievements and outcomes since the plan was developed in the year 2000

• Council is currently having a new Walking and Cycling Strategy prepared

5.6 Continue to participate in the Eastern Transport Coalition (ETC) whose major role is to advocate for increased public transport in the eastern region

On-going • Council continues to participate in the Eastern Transport Coalition (ETC). Current focus – Rowville Rail Study soon to commence. ETC and City of Monash to be actively involved in the process

• Council continues to participate in the Eastern Transport Coalition (ETC). Current focus is the Rowville Rail Study ETC and City of Monash is actively involved in the process

5.7 Investigate the possibility of more bike friendly roadways. Upgrade and develop path and trail infrastructure and improve

2012 –2013 • City Monash in conjunction with the City of Boroondara and Federal funding

• Current project with joint Federal funding is the connecting link of the

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linkages in and out of the Municipality

completed the Gardiners Creek Trail extension under Warrigal Road at a cost of $1.4 million.

• Upgrades of paths with replacement of gravel with concrete in Gardiners Reserve, Council Reserve adjacent to Heany Street and widening of Clayton Road footpath outside Monash Medical Centre to Clayton Railway Station

Scotchmans Creek Trail between Forster Road and Waverley Road through Melbourne Water land and private property with expected completion in late 2012.

5.8 Advocate to the State Government to provide a regular frequency of signalised pedestrian crossings in the vicinity of bus stops along arterial roads increasing accessibility for users.

On-going • Council continues to advocate directly with and through Vic Roads, State Government and the ETC to provide a regular frequency of signalised pedestrian crossings in the vicinity of bus stops along arterial roads increasing accessibility for users. This will continue to be an on-going advocacy role for Council

• Council continues to advocate directly with and through Vic Roads, State Government and the ETC to provide a regular frequency of signalised pedestrian crossings in the vicinity of bus stops along arterial roads increasing accessibility for users. This will continue to be an on-going advocacy role for Council

5.9 Continue to upgrade public toilets via the installation of automatic unisex public toilets that are accessible and safe for all at appropriate sites

On-going • Ongoing with one automatic unisex unit installed at Brickmakers Park. The number of upgrade and installation of automatic unisex public toilets are dependent funding allocation.

• There has been one public toilet upgrade to an automated unisex toilet. The toilet is located at the rear of the Poath Road shops in Euston Road Hughesdale

• Toilet in Oakleigh Mechanics Hall has been upgraded and now compliant with Disability Discrimination Act.

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6. Communication and Information

Objective: To enhance Baby Boomers knowledge of services, programs and events through a range of communication methods

Action Timelines Status July 2011 Current Status – June 2012 6.1 Investigate opportunities to

promote the PALS program to the wider community to increase membership and email booklet to interested service providers

On-going • Established partnership with the Monash Leader Newspaper to forward the PALS booklet. The newspaper identified programs/topics of interest to run a promotional story. In March 2011 they profiled the Mature Age Driver Refresher Lesson program and Falls Prevention, resulting in greater exposure to the wider Monash Community

• Continue to work with PR and the local media.

• PALS advertisement placed in the Weekly and Leader Newspaper on 30 May 2012 promoting the PALS program to the wider community resulting in a greater awareness across the community, measured with an increase in participation to Council organised information sessions i.e. 34 attended the Public Transport Information session in May, 120 participants attended the Telstra Connected Seniors Program 8 June and over 50 attended the World Elder Abuse session 13 June

• PALS and PARG have a stall at the Clayton Community Festival and the Oakleigh Music Festival

6.2 Develop a ‘New Boomers PALS Member’ information pack that contains information on all of Councils services and programs of interest to Boomers

2012 • To be investigated in 2011 – 2012 financial year

• As per action item 1.12 and Council to send the PALS program to all new members and ensure it is available on Council website, distributed through Libraries, Neighbourhood Houses and other Council facilities. Further PR activities to take place to lift the profile of Positive Ageing and the PALS program within the wider Monash community

6.3 Translating the PALS booklet into languages other than English to increase participation from the CALD community in the

2012 • PALS booklet has been developed into a general, generic information flyer. Produced in the 8 main

• Translated PALS flyers have been distributed at Council festivals PALS events and seniors festival events

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program

languages identified by the City of Monash. To be distributed at Council events, Seniors Festival events and circulated to specific groups/clubs.

6.4 Provide access to language services to ensure inclusion of CALD communities

On-going • Interpreter service and translation of material offered for Seniors Outreach Exercise Program, Wiser Walkers Liver Longer program and other programs offered to the older adults community through PALS and Positive Ageing

• PALS general information Brochure translated and distributed

• Interpreter service available when required • Council Service Guide was developed and

published into eight community languages and distributed throughout the CALD communities, festivals and events

• PALS brochure distributed at PALS events and Council Festivals

6.5 Work in partnership with the Greater Monash GP Network and run a targeted marketing campaign that encourages GP practices to sign up to receive copies of the PALS booklets for their waiting rooms and patients

On-going • GP network are sent a copy of each PALS Booklet and other information to ensure they are aware of activities, programs and services available to our older adult community. A PALS information pack is put together and posted to approximately 70 GPs

• Continue to work in partnership with the GP network and send copies of PALS

6.6 Continue to utilise the inclusion of important information with rate notices as a method to communicating with our residents

On-going • Included in the rates notice was information from the Mayor on rates including: changes to the rating system, property revaluations and Monash rates in comparison to

• The rates notices included information on Council expenditure and Monash rates comparison to neighbouring Councils. Also included was information on waste disposal and special offers for use of the MGA and MARC.

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neighbouring Councils. Also included was a brochure on volunteering on behalf of the Monash Volunteer Resource Centre and special membership offers for the MGA and MARC.

6.7 Investigate the use of a Community Services email distribution list that residents can join in order to receive important information from Council in regards to services and events, including the PALS booklet

On-going • Further investigation and resources required

• Further investigation and resources required

6.8 Continue to provide advice and information on recycling, composting, energy and water saving measures etc

On-going • Community workshops have been provided on Energy Efficient Homes, Yummy Gardens and Fresh Clean Green

• Council’s Recycling and Disposal unit participated in the 2010 City of Monash Seniors Festival ‘Positive Ageing Expo’ as a stall holder, providing information and advice to participants on recycling, composting and other general waste information

• Community education sustainable living workshops will be run in October/November

• Waste services provided information on waste and recycling to patrons of the seniors festival

• Lunchtime composting workshop planned for next month. Advertised through mail out to seniors and other channels

• Free tours of the recycling facility and landfill in November which attract many seniors

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