Our Vision
Hunter Ageing Alliance (HAA) is a citizen-formed group that is asking Government, businesses and organisations to join them to better focus on the needs of older people.
Age-friendly communities mean that planning takes the needs of older people into account, recognising that older people have the same desire to remain physically, intellectually, and socially active as younger people. This requires environmental adaptation, appropriate housing at all levels of affordability, easy access to information about services and facilities for older people, protection from elder abuse, health care services appropriate to the needs of older people and support for socially isolated people to ensure their physical and psychological well-being.
Our Strategic Direction
Environment
Public spaces, transport, and access for people with disabilities.
Health Services
Particularly the assessment and management of dementia and chronic diseases.
Housing
Social housing, communal housing, and emergency housing.
Social Isolation
Securely identify isolated older people and provide for their physical and psychological well-being.
Aged Care Services
Ageing and aged care services information – ensuring accessibility.
Elder Abuse
Awareness, assessment, and prevention.
Latest News
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Research on heatwaves and older people in Australia
AAG Rapid Evidence Assessment July 2023 Read more
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$1.3m funding to better prepare for heatwaves
A project which aims to improve preparedness for the escalating threat of heatwaves in regional NSW, has been awarded more than $1.3m funding through the Disaster Ready Fund – an Australian Government initiative that supports projects which address the physical and social impacts of disasters on communities. Led by University of Newcastle’s Associate Professor Danielle Verdon-Kidd, see the… Read more
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Free Seniors’ Information Session – 16th Sept
Presented by Ruth Boydell, LifeTimes Explores compassionate approaches to support and end the stigma of end-of-life care and planning for the future. Find us at the corner of Thomas and Macquarie Street, Belmont. Read more
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Free Seniors’ Information Session – 2nd Sept
Presented Computer Pals Stay up-to-date with the latest in technology at this informative session by Computer Pals. Find us at the corner of Thomas and Macquarie street, Belmont. Read more
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The Hunter Capacity Symposium returns in 2024 with a full agenda
6th September 1:30pm- 5:30pm Hosted by former Senior ABC News Reporter PHILIPPA MCDONALD Hear from the experts on what’s new and what lies up ahead for the ageing population. Capacity assessment and elder abuse The latest on VAD Substituted decision making in residential aged care Restrictive practices and informed consent NUspace | University of Newcastle Hunter… Read more
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Upcoming Free Seniors’ Information Sessions
Located at Belmont opposite the Coles carpark, no registration required simply come along for an informative session on topics designed to benefit you. Read more
