The West Coast Council in partnership with KPMG are pleased to announce the creation and launch of their ‘Ageing Positively on the West Coast’ Survey.

Community discussion has highlighted the need for the West Coast Council to work with all tiers of government to produce a strategy that allows community members to live positive, healthy and active lives, even as they age. It has also shown that the ability for the elderly to stay living and working in their community as they age, rather than having to move away, is important. To achieve this and for the people of the West Coast to live life to the fullest, they need access to disability services, effective housing, public transport and to feel a sense of contribution and appreciation within their communities. The aim of the survey is to better understand the services that are available, the services needed and how those services can be best made accessible to the community.

So that the outcome of this strategy is in line with community needs the West Coast Council invites all age groups, townships and segments of the community to have their say on the issue via the ‘Ageing Positively on the West Coast’ survey.  We encourage individuals to complete their own surveys rather than submitting as a household or organisation.

Methods of Participation:

Online:

• You can access the West Coast Council community webpage and complete the survey online. This link will also be posted to West Coast Council Facebook.
• https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/8PJBS3R

In Paper:

• You can pick up, fill out and drop off your paper survey at the Council’s main office in Queenstown, or at its agencies in Strahan, Zeehan, Tullah and Rosebery. Surveys are also available at Zeehan Neighbourhood Centre and Rosebery Community House.

Mailing:

• You can post your completed survey to us at:

West Coast Council

11 Sticht Street, PO Box 63

Queenstown, TAS, 7467

Surveys must be submitted by 5pm 22^nd March 2019.