2019 ACTIVE AGEING & WELLBEING AWARD WINNERS In 2019, our former Aged & Disability Services Awards were replaced by the Active Ageing & Wellbeing Awards The focus of the awards was changed to more broadly reflect the work that Councils are doing in the active ageing and wellbeing space with some Councils no longer involved in the direct delivery of aged and disability services. They were offered in the same two categories: Outstanding Program or Project – grant based (externally funded) Outstanding Program or Project – non-grant based (funded)
OUTSTANDING PROGRAM OR PROJECT – GRANT BASED WINNER Nillumbik Shire Council, Tech, Tea and Tales
This is an intergenerational program aimed at building older people’s digital skills while fostering intergenerational understanding and respect. The five week program involved 27 older people meeting with five younger helpers (aged 18-24 years) to improve social connection, share stories and increase technology use and employment skills. The program trained and employed young job seekers to spend meaningful time with older members of the community. They helped them to learn how to use technology as a tool to connect, while also listening to and recording their life stories and experiences.
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One of the main objectives was to build older people’s digital skills to improve social connectedness, reduce the risk of isolation and foster ongoing mental stimulation and enjoyment of daily life.
FINALIST COUNCILS
➢ Hepburn Shire Council ➢ Port Phillip City Council ➢ Whittlesea City Council
