Inclusion

Inclusion

● Inclusive community centres – networking services – if we don’t do this, older people are going to be a massive burden on the younger population to support older people. Keep a balance in society – anything that fosters a community –more of a mix. ● It's important to keep older people connected with younger people and involved in the community as many who retire, tire of their retirement and endless time to pursue hobbies. ● Great potential in DLR for cross-pollination of old and young and sharing of skills and knowledge ● We need to revitalise community associations and groups to avail of older people's knowledge and young people's enthusiasm, energy and desire to learn. ● Intergenerational resources are very important for society/living, evidenced from

COVID. Example of churches vital for social interactions and social outlets. ● Difficult for those who are older and retired who are looking to stay in an active lifestyle. ● Potential in dlr to have those with great experience (aged 65+) to interact with younger people who may be more receptive to learning from them. ● We need to care for the elderly in our community. ● Easy access to information on what is happening and what is available reduces anxiety for residents. ● DLR should encourage more accessibility for those with extra needs e.g. wheelchair accessible picnic tables. ● Culture of inclusion – carers whose time is not their own and fall between the cracks – even with employment find it hard to get due to the hours they can –reduced household income – can carers be cared for too?– living under different circumstances. ● Meetings in the council offices in Dundrum for Comhairle na nOg to get young people in Dundrum more involved. ● Better facilities for both young, old and for people with additional needs, a bigger community building hosting an all inclusive approach. ● Inclusive employment opportunities for all. ● Inclusion for all to be the principle at work in dlr. ● A community which includes everyone, where nobody is left out or marginalised. ● A community which values cultural and social differences. ● Peaceful, safe and diverse community that is inclusive of all members of society. A community where LGBTI people can openly display their love for each other. ● Inclusive opportunities for sport and recreational activities. ● Community-led decision-making. ● A community that offers opportunity to everyone but particularly to those who are considered most in need, whether that's financially, educationally or culturally. ● More activities for neighbouring areas, promoting inclusion between different cultures and younger adults without kids. ● Care for the disadvantaged, opportunities for participation in social inclusion.