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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Helping countless Australians age with dignity and care
Listen to Dr John Ward on ABC Newcastle. Read more
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Law Matters Podcast: Voluntary Assisted Dying in NSW with Dr. John Ward
A dignified death free from pain and suffering is something we all deserve. Read more
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Australian of the Year Awards
John Ward, Geriatrician and co-founder, Hunter Ageing Alliance. 2024 NSW SENIOR AUSTRALIAN OF THE YEAR Read more
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End of Life Law in Australia
Free eBook on End of Life Law in Australia, developed by the legal experts at Catherine Henry Lawyers Read more
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Dr John Ward announced as NSW Senior Australian of the Year 2024
Hunter Ageing Alliance would like to congratulate Dr John Ward who has been announced as the 2024, NSW Senior Australian of the Year. Read more
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Connections for Ageing Well
Connections for Ageing Well is a FREE program for older people. Read more




