Council recognises the important contribution of the members of the Greater Shepparton City Council’s Positive Ageing Advisory Committee. The Committee, who volunteer their time to participate, comprises of both community and service provider representatives and Councillor representation, with Cr Anthony Brophy currently serving on the Committee.
The purpose of the Committee is to provide a platform where representatives of the ageing community can discuss and provide advice to Council on opportunities and challenges relating to positive ageing within Greater Shepparton.
The Committee has played an active role in formalising the establishment of the Greater Shepparton Positive Ageing Strategy 2023 – 2027. The Strategy was developed in consultation with the community and includes several initiatives which aim to improve the wellbeing and connectedness of our senior community members.
Some of these initiatives include:
the new publication Positive Living and Ageing Well.
coordinating the annual Victorian Senior’s Festival and encouraging participation in Greater Shepparton.
contributing to the recognition of significant dates including World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.
The committee welcomes feedback from community to inform their role as an advisory body to Council.
Committee members are Alby De Simone, Cynthia Ortiz Gorry, Gary Gray, Geoff Maynard, Jeanette Doherty (Chair), John Canty, Richard Lilley, Mary Coad (Deputy Chair), and Shannon Firebrace.
