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Positive ageing

Positive ageing is all about maintaining a positive attitude, feeling good about yourself, keeping fit and healthy, and engaging fully in life. Ageing is often associated with many rewarding experiences, however it is also a time when significant changes occur.

Keeping a positive attitude toward ageing is important as it allows you to continue to feel good and have a sense of control as you face another part of the life cycle. Social interaction and relationships with others are associated with positive ageing. Maintaining social networks through clubs, engaging in voluntary work and keeping in touch with family and friends, prevents isolation and promotes good mental and physical health.

Those who age positively, live longer and healthier lives, and enjoy a better quality of life.

Positive Ageing Action Plan 2023-2025

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Ageing Well in Greater Bendigo

Ageing Well in Greater Bendigo, raises awareness and challenges attitudes around ageing by showcasing older adults actively engaged in community life, highlighting the wonderful ways to keep active, engaged and connected in Greater Bendigo.

Ageing Well in Greater Bendigo

Get Moving

Get Moving is a quarterly email newsletter with information specifically for the senior community and includes activities you can be involved in.

Join our mailing list so you can get out and get moving!

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Share your story

If you have a local story you’d like to share in the Get Moving Newsletter, please email: 

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Positive Ageing Advisory Committee

Our Positive Ageing Advisory Committee (PAAC) is made up of community members who represent older adults in the community. The PAAC advocates for and provides advice to Council on matters related to positive ageing and supports the development, implementation and evaluation of initiatives to promote positive ageing within Greater Bendigo.

Community representatives are appointed to the PAAC by Council following an expression of interest and interview process.

Staying active guide for older adults

Staying active through regular physical activities is very important for older adults because it helps improve bone strength, increases energy levels, regulates blood pressure, improves sleep and helps prevent diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Regular exercise improves physical health and mental health, and enhances older adults’ connection to community.

The Get Moving booklet has been designed for you to keep as a handy guide that you can refer to as needed. We hope it encourages you to explore options to become more active!

CONNECT Greater Bendigo. Find, Join, Connect. Community Events and Groups.

CONNECT Greater Bendigo

CONNECT Greater Bendigo is a free community website where you can find and promote events in our region - your own events calendar. It’s also the place to join and connect with a range of local community clubs, groups and organisations.

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Home support

Aged Care services across Greater Bendigo are now delivered by multiple new providers. See My Aged Care Find a Provider.

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Visit a library

There are four public libraries in the City – Bendigo, Kangaroo Flat, Heathcote and Eaglehawk. Contact the library.

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