Shoalhaven City Council has partnered with Red Cross, Service NSW, and HealthySelf Wellbeing to hold information sessions during April and May where people over the age of 60 can come together and build connections with like-minded people in the community.
Recent years have seen the Shoalhaven community affected by multiple natural disasters, including drought, bushfires, floods and COVID. Council recognises the importance of supporting older adults in being informed and prepared before, during and after an emergency or natural disaster.
Shoalhaven City Council Mayor Amanda Findley said, "Communities that are more connected with each other, tend to be more resilient and as a result, recover faster from extreme events."
"With funding support from Resilience NSW, the Emergency Preparedness for Older Adults initiative has been developed by Council to support our older adult community to be prepared, physically, emotionally and psychologically for emergencies and natural disasters," said Cr Findley.
"We are encouraging people to come along and bring a friend, especially someone that may be experiencing isolation or who could benefit from meeting new people in their community," said Cr Findley.
A light meal and refreshments will be provided at each session, giving everyone time to have a chat and connect as a community.
