Open Street Events In September Council adopted a simplified process to help make it easier for our community to have open street events. Examples of open street events include: • Christmas parties • Halloween trick or treating • Neighbourhood street parties • Kids' street play events The City of Bayswater has now provided an 'Open Street Events Kit' on the link below. This easy to use Kit will include an Application Form and other important information and resources to h

Today is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) and is commemorated each year on 15 June to highlight one of the worst manifestations of ageism and inequality in our society, elder abuse. Elder abuse is any act which causes harm to an older person and is carried out by someone they know and trust such as a family member or friend. The abuse may be physical, social, financial, psychological or sexual and can include mistreatment and neglect. In many parts of the world elder

These are my two motions for the Ordinary Meeting of Council this coming Tuesday. 9.6. to me is straightforward. Personally, I can see no justification for gifts to partners. In my opinion, the onus should be on the individual to purchase gifts for their partners. 9.5. I am really excited about. I have previously written about Active Ageing and its importance to communities. You can read the post on it here: http://www.catherineehrhardt.com/#!Active-Ageing/c233q/55fa429a0cf

In 2002 the WHO set out a policy framework for Active Ageing, so why does the City of Bayswater not have a specific "Active Ageing Plan"? I am committed to ensuring that an Active Ageing strategic plan and policy is put in place. The World Health Organisation (WHO) identified that many communities worldwide have a larger proportion of older people than ever before. A sustained period of low birth rates combined with longer life spans means that both the proportion and number