Implementation of the Plan
Introduction
The implementation of the action plan is coordinated through ALGA, which reports to the Australian Government as represented by the Office for an Ageing Australia. Progress towards achieving the actions identified in the plan will be monitored by a Steering Committee. ALGA will report six monthly to the Steering Committee.
Work program 2005 - 2006
22 August 2005
| Initiative | Completed | In progress | To commence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maintain website | • | ||
| Maintain discussion forum | • | ||
| Establish online register | • | ||
| Examines information and data sharing issues | • | ||
| Undertake progress survey | • | ||
| Publish built environment paper | • | ||
| Produce checklist | • | ||
| Develop toolbox | • | ||
| Conduct General Assembly workshop | • | ||
| Publish diversity case studies | • | ||
| Publish research paper | • |
From July 2004 to June 2005, ALGA implemented the following initiatives of the Australian Local Government Population Ageing Action Plan:
- Planning for an Ageing Community website, including a resource centre
- AGEINGforum
- Australia's ageing population: Economic implications for local government
- National General Assembly of Local Government ageing workshop
- Ageing Awareness and Action Survey
- Connecting with Seniors project
- Explored partnership opportunities
- Awareness to action: Local government's response to population ageing
Reference group
To support the implementation of the action plan, a reference group has been established of local government representatives and other relevant agencies, including elected representatives and practitioners.
