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Older Adults Lifespan Action Group
The Older Adults Lifespan Action Group brings together people from aged care, health, community services and the broader community who understand what it means to age well in the Barossa. Getting older in a regional community brings both richness and challenge. For many, the Barossa is a place where they've built their lives, raised families and contributed for decades, and this group works to make sure that as people age, they continue to have access to the services, connections and opportunities they need to live with dignity, purpose and belonging.
Our Focus
Our work focuses on:
Creating safe, welcoming, and accessible spaces where older adults feel included and connected
Supporting people to stay active, independent, and socially connected as they age
Addressing the growing barriers to transport, health, and allied health accessÂ
Reducing the stigma around ageing and building community confidence and awareness, including around dementia
Name | Organisation / Role |
Bec Normington - Chair | Barossa Village |
Jenny O'Brien | The Barossa Council |
Courtney Mudge- Secretary | Lutheran Homes Barossa |
Michelle Schupelius | Lutheran Homes Barossa |
Peter Matwijiw | Community member |
Elaine Wilson | Christian Community Hub |
Kate Shelby-James | Pilates Barossa |
Neale Gerlach | Dementia Australia |
Naomi Graetz | Angaston Medical Clinic |
Committee Members
Governance
Community voice shaped the priorities in the Wellbeing and Inclusion Plan. The Older Adults Lifespan Action Group now brings that community together to implement the Plan's focus areas across the region, to turn them into practical actions for older adults.
The Barossa Council provides the structure, coordination and resources to support this work, including through a Council Collaborative Partner who works between the group and Council. The group's progress feeds into The Barossa Council's annual wellbeing report.
Formal Terms of Reference for the Barossa Wellbeing Network are still being finalised.
Meetings & Updates
The Older Adults Lifespan Action Group meets bi-monthly. Minutes are available on request.
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