Strategic Objective 1 - An Inclusive and Connected Community
Community Participation
Consultative Committees
In 2003, Council established the Older Persons Reference Group (OPRG) and the Senior Citizens Forum.
The OPRG was formed to:- Act as a consultative group to Council on matters relating to the health, safety and well-being of older people who reside in Monash
- Provide feedback and advice to Council on its policies, plans and services that impact older people
- Advocate on behalf of older people.
The Senior Citizens Forum consists of community leaders from the 46 Senior Citizens groups within the City of Monash. The group's members are predominantly from a CALD background.
- Contribute to Council's overall community consultation processes
- Consider and make recommendations to Council on policies that impact on aged residents
- Encourage and support multicultural activities as a means of promoting integration of aged culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) people into the local community.
The group meets quarterly and invites guest speakers to their meetings to discuss issues and services available to their members. The forum provides an avenue for members to raise concerns with Council and provides an opportunity for Council to promote Council initiatives and services.
The group has identified 4 key priority areas in which they will focus their attention over the next 12 months: environment, health & wellbeing, interfaith and multicultural, and awareness of services.
Published: 22 November 2007
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