THE Great Lakes Council is seeking submissions from residents as it looks to develop an ageing strategy for the region.
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Developing the strategy will be the first step in the Great Lakes Council's bid for membership in the World Health Organisation's global network of age-friendly cities and communities.
"The 2011 census confirms Great Lakes as the oldest LGA [Local Government Area] in NSW, with 39.5 per cent of our population aged over 60," the council's community services coordinator, Lyndie Hepple, said.
"This percentage is expected to rise, so we need to ensure that we have correct planning in place."
Membership of the WHO's global network would help the council increase its knowledge base and keeping up to date with information and trends.
The council has partnered with the Council on the Ageing to develop an effective application process to gain membership of the WHO. Once developed, this process could be adopted by other councils to use if they wish to apply for membership.
Residents aged over 50, or carers of aged people living in the Great Lakes LGA, are asked to provide input into the strategy.
A survey is available for residents to complete by May 2. Go to www.greatlakes.nsw.gov.au and search "Ageing Strategy for the Great Lakes". For a hard copy, contact the council on 6591 7222.
