New committee to advise on needs of senior Victorians

Minister for Ageing Ingrid Stitt met with the members of the new Senior Victorians Advisory Committee who will provide an important community voice to government on the lived experiences of older people.

With more than 1.5 million Victorians 60 years and over – or almost one quarter of the Victoria’s population – the Committee will highlight the priorities and challenges of older Victorians, as well as emerging issues that are important to older people.

More than 240 older people from across Victoria applied to be a part of the committee, demonstrating the high level of interest and passion to advocate on issues affecting older Victorians.

The committee membership represents the diversity of the Victorian community, with members including Aboriginal Victorians, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQA+ people and regional Victorians.

The committee’s work will focus on providing advice on the implementation of the Ageing Well Action Plan 2022-2026 and the lived experience of older Victorians.

In addition to this, the committee will raise awareness of the positive contributions and meaningful participation of older people in social, economic and cultural life, as well as promoting rights and respect for older Victorians.