active ageing Archives

Victorian Active Ageing Partnership (VAAP) conference

16 September 2019

The Victorian Active Ageing Partnership’s annual conference was this year centred on ‘Communication, older people and physical activity: Giving and receiving the message’.

active ageing, Gerard Mansour, older people, physical activity

Making exercise a priority

15 July 2019

Most of us know that life is better when we are fitter, stronger and more agile. But how do we stick with it and make exercise a daily activity? Read the tips from women who have been exercising consistently for decades with Living Longer Living Stronger - and reaping the benefits.

active ageing, exercise, fitness, healthy living, Living Longer Living Stronger

Out and About – activities for people aged 60+

15 July 2019

Stay in the know about events and activities for people aged 60+ in the City of Melbourne with the latest edition of Out and About.

active ageing, activities, ageing well, Out and About, Workshops and events

Active Ageing Clinical Trial

13 May 2019

The Monash University Nutrition & Exercise Clinic is looking for active older adults 50 years and over to come join us for a exciting research study.

50+, active ageing, exercise, Muscle loss, muscle mass, older adults, strength as we get older

New book celebrates a Chinese community’s journey to active engagement in their broader community

26 March 2019

New bilingual book in English and Chinese, A Golden Age in Flemington, documents a group of Chinese seniors as they engage with their broader community.

a Golden Age in Flemington, active ageing, book launch, CALD, Chinese, community, Golden Age Women, social inclusion

Victoria’s Draft 30 year Infrastructure Strategy

3 October 2016, COTA Submissions

Preparation for population change needs more emphasis on the ageing of the population and the changes required across all areas of infrastructure, transport and housing to meet the World Health Organisations’ benchmarks for healthy ageing.

accessibility, active ageing, affordable housing, age friendly, ageing population, communities, disability, healthcare system, Housing for the Aged Action Group, infrastructure, lifelong learning, residential tenancies, social inclusion, transport

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