	{"id":30197,"date":"2020-02-06T00:00:18","date_gmt":"2020-02-05T14:00:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/geelongtimes\/?p=30197"},"modified":"2020-02-06T00:00:18","modified_gmt":"2020-02-05T14:00:18","slug":"ageing-well-advisory-committee-seeks-new-members","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/geelongtimes\/news\/ageing-well-advisory-committee-seeks-new-members\/","title":{"rendered":"Ageing Well Advisory Committee seeks new members"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>OLDER residents in the Geelong region are being encouraged to apply for a spot on the City of Greater Geelong\u2019s Ageing Well Advisory Committee. <\/p>\n<p>The committee\u2019s establishment was given the green light by council in December, with Cr Pat Murnane appointed chair.<\/p>\n<p>Up to 12 inaugural members will be asked to draw on their life experiences to shape \u201can age-friendly community\u201d, advise on policy and inform the development of the city\u2019s Ageing Well Strategy. <\/p>\n<p>Cr Murnane said the committee was a chance for older people to make a difference towards improving their opportunities. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs the greater Geelong community ages, it\u2019s imperative council and other levels of government increase the availability of appropriate services, to suit the various needs of older residents.<\/p>\n<p>Applicants must be over 55 years of age, live or work in the municipality and be able to attend at least four meetings annually.<\/p>\n<p>Among the committee will be four participants of the city\u2019s Community Care program and four community members.<\/p>\n<p>Each role will be voluntary and aim to represent diverse perspectives of the region on matters of social inclusion, participation and aged services.<\/p>\n<p>The committee will initially operate over two years, with the option to continue if required.<\/p>\n<p>Applications to join the initiative are open from now until March 1.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, head to <a href=\"http:\/\/geelongaustralia.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">geelongaustralia.com.au<\/a>, phone Rebecca Smith on 5272 4719 or email <strong>rebecca.smith@geelongcity.vic.gov.au<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>OLDER residents in the Geelong region are being encouraged to apply for a spot on the City of Greater Geelong\u2019s Ageing Well Advisory Committee. 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