Strategy 3 to positive ageing & Supporting initiatives that promote the aged staying active celebrate the International Day of the Older Person. Social Development Strategy 2 Empowering community groups to contribute to positive ageing Make local community grants available for community initiatives. Current and on-going. Economic Development Strategy 2 Advocating for initiatives to meet older peoples’ needs Improve energy, broadband and technology in rural areas to help overcome remote isolation. Current and on-going. Strategic Planning & Economic Development Strategy 2 Working with other partner agencies to plan for the future of our communities including the aged Work with other partner agencies, encourage the management of growth and development on the Peninsula, and recognise the need for co-location of services and facilities (including for the aged) within three main urban hubs. Current and on-going. Strategic Planning Strategy 2 Helping other agencies get results Disseminate information on demographic trends and community issues to various service providers, to help advocate for older persons issues. Current and on-going (as in information is made available). Social Development Strategy 3 Supporting initiatives that promote the aged staying active Provide funding support to Sport Waikato to provide "upright and active" walking and exercise opportunities for older people. Current, but under review. Parks and Reserves Strategy 3 Providing facilities and programmes so that the aged can keep active Provide neighbourhood parks and walkways so that people can stay active. Current and on-going. Swimming Pools Strategy 3 Providing facilities and programmes so that the aged can keep active Provide 'seniorsize' classes (low impact aquarobics) twice a week for older people at the Thames Centennial Pool. Current and on-going. Swimming Pools Strategy 3 Providing facilities and programmes so that the aged can keep active Provide discounted entry options to the Thames Centennial Pool for older persons. Current and on-going. Swimming Pools Strategy 3 Providing facilities and programmes so Provide a chair lift for unsteady or disabled persons to enter the swimming pool at Thames Current and on-going.
that the aged can keep active Centennial Pool. Swimming Pool Strategy 3 Providing facilities and programmes so that the aged can keep active Support the 'green prescription' scheme by providing free entry to older people referred by their doctor or physiotherapist to undertake swimming or lane walking exercises. Current and on-going. Libraries Strategy 3 Providing access to a wide range of leisure reading material Provide access to a wide range of leisure reading material including fiction and non-fiction books, large print, e-books, audio books and newspapers as well as CDs and DVDs at community libraries. Current and on-going. Libraries Strategy 3 Providing access to a wide range of leisure reading material Provide library deliveries to people who are house-bound. Current and on-going. This service is currently provided in Thames and Mercury Bay. Libraries Strategy 3 & Strategy 4 Providing free internet access & Providing free access to online community resources Provide free internet access at district libraries. Current and on-going. This service is currently provided at the three district libraries. Community Centres and Halls Strategy 3 Providing facilities that can be used for leisure purposes Provide discounted use of the council owned halls and civic centres for use by community groups. Current and on-going. Parks and Reserves Strategy 3 Providing facilities that can be used for leisure purposes Consider opportunities to make parks and reserves more age-friendly when they are being upgraded such as providing picnic tables accessible to wheel chairs, mobility scooters and other mobility devices. Current and on-going. Accessibility is being considered as part of the Disability Strategy. Parks and Reserves Strategy 3 Providing facilities that can be used for leisure purposes Provide for reserve management groups in most communities and invite nominations for community representatives. Current and on-going. Various (including Libraries, Emergency Management, Parks and Reserves) Strategy 4 Recognising the valuable role of volunteers including older volunteers Seek contribution from older people regarding their knowledge, experience and labour in various ways such as volunteering at libraries, on civil defence and fire force groups and helping maintain reserves. Current and on-going. District Leadership Strategy 4 Recognising the valuable role of volunteers including Recognise the contribution made to the district by supporting Community Services Awards. Current and on-going.
Roads and Footpaths Continue to prioritise transport improvements identified in the local area blueprints including: Pedestrian-friendly main street masterplans in Thames, Whitianga. Installation of additional pedestrian crossings in specified areas in Thames and Tairua. 1.5 Combine implementation with DS actions #40, #41 and #42, which provides for accessibility audits of Council managed footpaths and pedestrian crossings. Staff time. Methodology for accessibility audits to be confirmed by Disability Focus Group. 2013/2014 Roads and Footpaths Consider providing for appropriate scooter parking during town centre upgrade projects. 1.7 Combine implementation with DS action (DS #48). Staff time. To be costed. As opportunities arise Social Development Support the newly established Thames Branch of Age Concern Hamilton in offering services to older people within the Thames-Coromandel District . 1.6 No opportunity for combined implementation. The Branch is now established and the on-going level of support is yet to be determined. In the very least, staff will maintain an awareness of the work of Age Concern. On-going Social Development Support service providers and social service agencies to seek funding that requires territorial authority support. 2.1 This doesn't specifically align to an action in the DS. However, there are opportunities to make funding information available to stakeholder groups. Staff time. On-going and as opportunities arise Social Development Provide for formal representation on Agewise and/or positive ageing strategy network, including participating in meetings and reporting back to the Council. 2.5 No opportunity for combined implementation. Elected member time. Staff support. On-going Social Development Ensure the Council has an understanding of the social services and support provided in the District and any gaps that it might help address. 2.6 No opportunity for combined implementation. Staff time. 2012/2013 and on-going Social Development Promote other organisation's initiatives such as the (anti) Elder Abuse Day (annually on 15 June). 2.9 No opportunity for combined implementation. Marketing through existing Council communication channels. Staff time. On-going Social Development Communicate opportunities for older people to make positive contributions to their community through 4.3 No opportunity for combined Utilise existing Council publications. On-going