Discussion paper
An older Australia: Identifying areas for local government action
Delivering the results
The strategy local government takes, once it has identified and decided on an 'action area', will depend strongly on who else has an interest. Deciding on a strategy does not mean that local government has to manage or fund the solution. Many options are available such as:
- Leadership
- Representation
- Lobbying
- Partnerships
- Facilitation
- Education
- Monitoring
- Investment
- Funding
- Regulation
- Service delivery
As a leader in the community, local government must identify what it can do proactively to create an age-friendly community.
What strategies might local government develop to meet the challenges and take full advantage of the opportunities presented by an ageing population?
Research
Research will be important for guiding local government's response to population ageing. Research will assist local government develop future policy, prioritise goals, identify leading practice, and assess the impact of current policies and programs. In order to have research that can support local government's ongoing response to population ageing, it needs to be strategic, multidisciplinary and collaborative.
What types of research, information and data does local government need to assist in understanding the implications of population ageing?
Communication
Effective communication of information, research and data will be essential to ensuring that local government understands population ageing issues. Local government will need to develop a clear communication strategy to ensure that information, data and research is easily accessible and available.
What strategies might local government develop to improve the communication of research, information and data about population ageing issues?
