New action plan to help seniors age well

9 February 2023

As part of its continued effort to ensure there is a focus on helping seniors live happy, health and fulfilling lives, the NSW Government has launched its new Ageing Well in NSW Action Plan 2023-24.

The plan, which supports the Ageing Well in NSW: Seniors Strategy 2021-2031, outlines more than 90 different initiatives and programs to support seniors across the state for the next two years.

Minister for Seniors Mark Coure said the plan shows the NSW Government’s commitment to ensuring there is a whole-of-government focus to enable seniors to live their best lives.

“The NSW Government believes it is our responsibility to effectively use the time we have so that others may enjoy the time they have,” Mr Coure said.

“We want to ensure that any policy decision, change or introduction of services has seniors front and centre to ensure they can continue to be active members of society.”

The new plan forms part of five, two-year action plans that make up the NSW Government strategic focus on supporting seniors. The new 2023-2024 Action Plan has an increased focus on seniors in harder-to-reach communities, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from diverse backgrounds, people living in rural, remote, and regional areas, and LGBTIQ+ communities.

The Ministerial Advisory Council on Ageing (MACA) was among many organisations, stakeholders and peak bodies included in consultation.

“This plan demonstrates the commitment to bringing harder-to-reach communities together with other NSW seniors. We are very proud of the Action Plan and the activities, initiatives and goals outlined to improve and enrich seniors’ lives,” MACA Chair Kathryn Greiner AO, said.

Focus areas of the plan include living in age-friendly environments; participating in inclusive communities; staying safe, active, and healthy; and being resilient and informed.