Theme Prompts

1. Outdoor Spaces and Buildings

Suggested theme prompts included: Parks, Waterpark, Community Spaces & Places (e.g. Centres & Library), Natural Reserves & Walk Trails, Shops & Cafes, Shire Council Building & Other Business Offices, Beaches, Foreshore & Local Attractions, Your Experience at these places, Environment / Setting / Atmosphere, Safety & Security, Vandalism & Litter; etc...

2. Transport

Suggested theme prompts included: Walkways & Cycle Ways; Roads; Signage, Access; Transport options; Car Ownership; Parking; Driver Education; Transport Information; Your Experience in Seeking Transport; Support & Information; Affordability; Safety & Security; Specialised Transport Services; etc.

3. Housing

Suggested theme prompts included: Experience in Seeking Housing; Housing Options; Home Maintenance & Support Services; Housing Information; Safety & Security; Housing (Ownership & Rental); Affordability & Rights; etc.

4. Social Participation

Suggested theme prompts included: Community Groups & Clubs; Community Events and Activities; Senior events and activities; Entertainment Options; Affordability; Access; Your Experience of Participation & Involvement; Management of Inappropriate behaviours; Spaces & Places (e.g. Café, Centres & Library); Seniors Engagement in Planning & Coordination; etc.

5. Respect & Inclusion

Suggested theme prompts included: being Welcomed & Invited; Valuing & Respecting Seniors; Connectedness (feeling a sense of belonging in the community); Perceptions of Seniors; Community Representation in Media; Inclusion of Seniors; Inclusiveness & Support of Diversities (e.g. religion, disability, sexuality, age etc.); Your Involvement/Experience; Being Heard/Sharing Your Opinion; Respect & Inclusion across all Workshop themes; etc.

6. Civic Participation (a) & Employment (b)

Suggested theme prompts included: (a) Interest in Volunteering; Your Experience as Volunteer; Volunteer Options (roles & timeframes); Awareness of Volunteer Positions; Leadership Development & Opportunities; Engaging Seniors; Mentoring, Coaching & Support; Management of Bullying & Inappropriate Behaviours; Seeking Your Views; Seniors Involvement on Committees; Seniors Involvement in Shire Planning & Decision Making; Senior Participation in Community / Senior Projects; etc. and (b) Education and Training; Preparing to get a Job; Applying for Jobs; Employment Opportunities and information; Equality; Understanding Employee Rights; etc.

7. Communication & Information

Suggested theme prompts included: Signage & Notice Boards; Location of Information; UserFriendly (Access & Content); Shire website; Promotion & Marketing; Wording, Design & Format on Posters/Flyers; Communication Options (e.g. SMS, Email, Post etc.); Social Media; Appropriate Behaviours; Internet & Mobile Phone coverage; Frequency of Contact; Your Experience of Communication & Information; etc.

8. Community Support & Health Services

Suggested theme prompts included: Health / Medical Centres; Hospital; Counselling Options; Senior Support Services; Support Groups; Support & Health Services on offer; Mental Health Services & Support; Your Experience at these Services; Service’s Environment / Setting; Atmosphere; Your Understanding of Information; Awareness (of Services & Resources); Access to Services; and Facilities; Equipment & Resources; Respite; etc.