Action: Undertake Health Education Activities

Written by Administrator

Action: Undertake health education activities in conjunction with community groups and government departments.

In determining this action as a high priority it was essential for the Committee to agree that increasing the number of health education activities would ultimately increase older people’s involvement in the community.  If older people are unaware of their own health needs and the supports available to them, then it is less likely that they will be positively engaged in community life.

The Committee will engage with the following partners: DHHS, Sports and Recreations, Seniors Bureau, Women Tasmania, Variety of NGo's and Kingborough Health Promotion Group.

 Update:
Council is currently investigating community information sessions with the following organisations for awareness weeks such as:
2 - 8 May  Heart Foundation  Heart Week  Recognising the signs of a heart attack
11 - 17 July  Diabetes Tasmania  National Diabetes Week  Raise awareness about Diabetes in Australia