Links to ageing-policy websites
The implications of population ageing are increasing being recognised with the development of strategies and plans to address the opportunities and challenges of population ageing. This page provides links to international, national, state and territory ageing strategies.
International
Madrid International Plan of Action on Ageing, 2002
In April 2002, the United Nations convened the Second World Assembly on Ageing. The outcome of the Assembly was the International Plan of Action on Ageing, 2002. The Plan is intended to be a practical tool to assist policy makers to focus on the key priorities associated with individual and population ageing.
Active ageing: A policy framework
The Framework [PDF document] is intended to inform discussion and the formulation of action plans that promote healthy and active ageing. It was developed by the World Health Organisation (WHO) as a contribution to the Second United Nations World Assembly on Ageing.
Australian Government
National strategy for an ageing australia
The National Strategy for an Ageing Australia was developed by the Office for an Ageing Australia as a framework to support the Australian Government's strategic response to the ageing of the Australian population. The National Strategy identifies a set of principles, goals and actions to guide the responses by governments, business, the community and individuals in the community.
Intergenerational report
The Australian Government released the Intergenerational Report with the 2002-03 Commonwealth Budget. This report considers the Commonwealth's fiscal outlook and identifies emerging issues associated with an ageing population.
State and territory governments
ACT Ministerial Advisory Council on Ageing strategic plan 2003 - 2005
The ACT Strategic Plan [PDF document] concentrates on broad positive ageing issues affecting older people collected under three theme areas which are: healthy and meaningful ageing; transport, accommodation and planning; and employment, education and training.
New South Wales Health Ageing Framework 1998-2003
The New South Wales Health Ageing Framework [PDF document] outlines six key areas for NSW Government action. Key areas for action include attitudes to ageing and older people, participation in community life, making your own decisions, supportive neighbourhoods and communities, health, accommodation, care and support and making the best use of resources.
Northern Territory Seniors strategy
For the first time the Northern Territory Government is to have a comprehensive strategy for senior territorians. The Office of Senior Territorians is developing the Seniors strategy and is talking with seniors in the community and other organisations involved in delivering programs and services for seniors.
Our shared future: Queensland's Framework for Ageing 2000-2004
Queensland's Framework for Ageing [PDF document] contains a vision and a set of principles and directions of the Queensland Government. Five key areas for action have been identified for the Queensland Government to undertake in partnership with older Queenslanders. The key areas are: state government leadership on ageing issues, community participation, community infrastructure, health and wellbeing, employment and retirement planning.
Ageing - A 10 year plan for South Australia
The 10 year plan for South Australia expresses a vision for ageing in South Australia for the period 1996 to 2006. The key areas of the plan are living in the community, participating in the community and independence in the community. Not available online
Tasmanian Plan for Positive Ageing 2000-2005
The Plan for Positive Ageing 2000-2005 [PDF document] provides a broad policy and planning framework for action by the Tasmanian Government and the community, including local government. The Plan addresses five major issues which are community attitudes, participating in your community, living in your community, health, independence and community support and education and information in your community.
Making this the age to be in Victoria: A forward agenda for senior Victorians
The Forward Agenda [PDF document] provides strategic directions that focus on whole of government effort in partnership with local government, business and non-government organisations and the community to encourage and assist older people in all aspects of their lives. The key directions of the Forward Agenda are: age to be valued, age to be involved, age to be productive, age to be active and age to be consumer wise.
Generations together: A guide to the Western Australian Active Ageing Strategy
The Active Ageing Strategy [PDF document] provides a framework for across government initiatives and community and private sector partnerships. The WA Government will implement initiatives to address active ageing under five priority areas which are: health and wellbeing, employment and learning, community awareness and participation, protection and security and planning and the built environment.
