Local Government and Ageing Project - A Toolkit for councils
Local Government and Ageing Project
The Local Government and Ageing Project was funded by NSW Ageing, Disability and Home Care in 2009-10 and was conducted by Dr Peter Phibbs and Dr Elizabeth O'Brien of the Urban Research Centre at the University of Western Sydney The purpose of the project was to identify the magnitude of costs for Local Government of an ageing population, including the size of any financial impact, the range of council services affected, and potential impacts on council's revenue raising capacity as a result of population ageing. The study also documented the growing social and economic contribution older people are making to their local communities.
20 Councils were recruited for the study, 2 engaged in case studies, 17 responded to a comprehensive survey, and 15 participated in focus groups. Detailed information on the age-related nature of infrastructure and service provision was sought, including information on the age profile of users of services.
The Final Report, Literature Review and an Executive Summary of each document are available for download from the: NSW Ageing, Disability and Home Care Website or here:
Local Government and Ageing Report and Local Government and Ageing Literature Review
This Toolkit has been developed by Dr Elizabeth O'Brien as part of the completion of the project.
Toolkit content
The toolkit comprises the following documents.
A. An overview of the toolkit and instructions (this document)
B. A summary of the project 
LG Ageing Summary (115KB)
C. Key findings from the Final Report LG Ageing Key Findings (96KB)
D. A summary of the Integrated Planning and Reporting (IPR) process LG Ageing Integrated Planning and Reporting (98KB)
E. Four checklists to assist Councils to respond to population ageing. These checklists address:
1. The existing financial readiness of Councils; LG Ageing Existing Financial Readiness (135KB)
2. Future financial planning; LG Ageing Future Financial Planning (156KB)
3. Strategies and actions to employ; LG Ageing Strategies and Actions (104KB)
4. Priority actions to take. LG Ageing Priority Actions (106KB)
F. Case studies submitted by Councils LG Ageing Case Studies (254KB)
How to use the checklists - read these instructions first: LG Ageing Toolkit Checklist instructions
Like to submit your own case study?
Download Template: 
LG Ageing Case Study template (64KB)
and return to: Senior Policy Officer Ageing and Disability
