2021-03-05
The Assistant Minister for Seniors, Veterans, Families and Community Services, Minister Emma Davidson, has today opened Expressions of Interest for the Ministerial Advisory Council on Ageing.
The Council enables critical links between the ACT Government and older Canberrans, providing strategic advice to Minister Davidson on issues affecting our older community. Expressions of interest are sought from members of the community with diverse backgrounds, experiences and abilities.
“Older people are one of the fastest growing demographics in Canberra, making forums like the Council critical to the future of our city and community. This is a valuable platform where community members can advise the ACT Government on policy development and decision-making that affects older Canberrans,” Minister Davidson said.
“I encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply so we can address the unique needs of our community and create a more inclusive city for older Canberrans.”
The EOI process for the next Ministerial Advisory Council on Ageing opens today and closes on 2 April 2021.
More information is available at: https://www.communityservices.act.gov.au/wac/seniors/advisory_council_on_ageing
Quotes attributable to Elizabeth Samra, outgoing member of the 2019-201 Ministerial Advisory Council on Ageing:
“It has been a pleasure and a privilege to serve on the Council for two terms and to work with a team of experts committed to promoting and protecting the rights of older people in Canberra. I am grateful to have had the opportunity to articulate some of the systemic issues and reform opportunities that arose in my professional practice, and to provide strategic advice to the Minister on ways the ACT Government could work towards ensuring older people live free from abuse, remain socially connected and have good access to services.”