On Tuesday June 11, officers from North Brisbane District Crime Prevention Unit attended a Queensland Government, age friendly workshop at the Logan Entertainment Centre.
This was a fantastic opportunity for multiple not-for-profit community groups, neighbourhood centres, local business and government agencies to join together with the common aim of making our communities in Brisbane more inclusive and accessible for all ages.
The Queensland Police Service is always looking for ways to make seniors feel safe, valued, respected and actively engaged in the community.
During the workshop, participants gained a greater understanding of what an age-friendly community really means, and were equipped with resources, including the age-friendly communities good practice review and the age-friendly toolkit.
The age-friendly communities good practice review provides contemporary examples of successful age-friendly community work around Australia, as well as overseas.
The age-friendly toolkit serves as a practical guide to assist local councils, communities and businesses in developing local age-friendly initiatives.
The workshop