Local Councils
There are 77 local government areas (councils) in Queensland, Australia. These councils are responsible for governing specific regions within the state and providing a range of services and facilities to their local communities, including services for older people.
While not feasible to review the policy documents and services of all 77 councils, a quick review of 15 councils was conducted.
Central Highlands Regional Council: Central Highlands Regional Council falls within the region covered by the “Ageing Well in our Region Strategy” devised by the Central Queensland, Wide Bay, Sunshine Coast PHN. This strategy is not mentioned anywhere on the council’s website. Also, the council website does not include any information relating to services/initiatives specifically for seniors/older people or the aged care sector. Seniors are not mentioned in policy/strategy documents.
Ipswich City Council: City of Ipswich policy documents are aligned with the overarching principles of the Queensland Government's vision of building an age-friendly state. However, its website does not mention services/initiatives specifically for seniors/older people or the aged care sector.
Logan City Council: Logan's Seniors Strategy focuses on the social, recreational, and health needs of older residents. They provide activities, events, and resources to promote independence and well-being.
Lockyer Valley Regional Council: The Lockyer Valley Regional Council website does not include any information relating to services/initiatives specifically for seniors/older people or the aged care sector. Seniors are not mentioned in policy/strategy documents.
Somerset Regional Council: The Somerset Regional Council website does not include any information relating to services/initiatives specifically for seniors/older people or the aged care sector. Seniors are not mentioned in policy/strategy documents.
Fraser Coast Regional Council: The Fraser Coast Regional Council website does not include any information relating to services/initiatives specifically for seniors/older people or the aged care sector. Seniors are not mentioned in policy/strategy documents.
Gympie Regional Council: The Gympie Regional Council website does not include any information relating to services/initiatives specifically for seniors/older people or the aged care sector. Seniors are not mentioned in policy/strategy documents.
Rockhampton Regional Council: Rockhampton Regional Council supports an annual senior citizens club morning tea. Seniors are not mentioned in policy/strategy documents.
Southern Downs Regional Council: The Southern Downs Regional Council website does not include any information relating to services/initiatives specifically for seniors/older people or the aged care sector. Seniors are not mentioned in policy/strategy documents.
Sunshine Coast Council: The Sunshine Coast Positive Ageing Strategy 2011-2016 is on the Sunshine Coast Council website, but this document has not been renewed. Some aspects of this strategy have been integrated into the Sunshine Coast Community Strategy 2019-2041, but younger people are the focus. The council’s website does not include any information relating to services/initiatives specifically for seniors/older people or the aged care sector.
Cassowary Coast Regional Council: Cassowary Coast Regional Council website does not include any information relating to services/initiatives specifically for seniors/older people or the aged care sector. Seniors are not mentioned in policy/strategy documents.
Moreton Bay Regional Council: Moreton Bay has a Community Wellbeing Action Plan that includes a focus on older people. They also fund seniors' clubs, transport services, and age-friendly infrastructure.
Cairns Regional Council: Provide events and community programs for seniors, but seniors/older people are not mentioned in policy/strategy documents.
Redland City Council: Redlands Council has enacted an “Age-friendly action plan 2021-2026”. This plan has initiatives that aim to improve the health and well-being of older residents, helping them live independently in their homes. The council’s website does not include any information relating to services/initiatives specifically for seniors/older people or the aged care sector.