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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U3A Course on Optimal Ageing – 2023
In 2023, Hunter Ageing Alliance ran a U3A course on Optimal Ageing. Read more
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Most older Australians aren’t in aged care. Policy blind spots mean they live in communities that aren’t age-friendly
More older Australians are still living in their own homes. How do our policies and cities support them? Read more
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Get Active, Get Stronger and Be Better: Happy April Falls Month!
ActiveStrongerBetter is the most exciting new program to promote the health, independence and well-being of older people in the Hunter. Read more
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Spotlight on Seniors Rights Service
Seniors Rights Service is a community organisation dedicated to protecting and advancing the rights of older people, particularly vulnerable and disadvantaged groups. Seniors Rights Service provide free and confidential telephone advice, aged care advocacy and support, legal advice and community information to seniors across New South Wales. Their aged care advocates assist older people who receive Read more
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How to protect your identity online – information for seniors
From shopping to banking, paying your bills or keeping in touch with family, we’re living more of our lives online. As more services and offerings move to a digital space, it’s important that you feel confident and that your identity and accounts are protected. Download the brochure from the Department of Customer Service aimed at Read more
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Viv Allanson recognised with the President’s Award in the 2022 Hunter Business Awards
CEO of Maroba Aged Care, and one of the founders of Hunter Ageing Alliance, Viv Alanson was recognised for her outstanding advocacy and support for the Aged Care sector, a sector impacted and challenged more than most others by the COVID pandemic. Read more
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