Date 19 May 2025 Category City news Topic Community wellbeing We are seeking input from as many older people as possible who have a connection to Fremantle, including those who live, visit, socialise or learn here. The City of Fremantle is seeking to identify and understand the needs and aspirations of older people in our community to inform the 2025-30 Age Friendly Plan. The purpose of the Age-Friendly Plan is to prioritise positive ageing opportunities for the Fremantle community and promote Fremantle as a great place for older people to visit. We are seeking input from as many older people as possible who have a connection to Fremantle, including those who live, visit, socialise or learn here. Your input will help us plan for an age-friendly future—shaping programs, services, and activities that support ageing well. By sharing your experiences, needs, and concerns, you’ll help us identify key trends and address the issues that matter most to our older community. The City’s Age Friendly Plan 2025-30 seeks to: Anticipate and respond to the needs of the city’s ageing population in a respectful and inclusive way. Share understanding with the wider community to value the contributions of older adults and encourage meaningful connections in everyday life. Support community aspirations to age well based on what is valuable and meaningful to older people. Demonstrate a robust commitment from the City to foster relationships, honour respect, and enhance opportunities for older people. We are asking the public to: Help the City of Fremantle educate and champion a whole of community approach for Age-friendly planning. Submit feedback by completing the Age-friendly Plan survey. Provide a written submission or request to meet with city staff to discuss the Age Friendly Plan via a 1:1 or group meeting. Share stories and experiences that can inform the new Age-friendly Plan by attending a Community Drop-in Session: Wednesday 28 May | Fremantle Library – Mardoo Room | 151 High Street, Fremantle | 10 – 11am Friday 6 June | The Meeting Place | 245 South Terrace, South Fremantle | 2 – 3pm Submissions can be submitted online via the submission form on the My Say Freo website, or: Ask a friend, relative or carer to help you complete the survey online Call 9432 9999 and ask for a paper copy to be mailed to you By Mail: PO Box 807 Fremantle WA 6959 In Person: Walyalup Civic Centre 151 High Street Fremantle WA 6160 By email: communityengagement@fremantle.wa.gov.au A hard copy of the survey can be sent or picked up upon request by emailing the Community Engagement team: communityengagement@fremantle.wa.gov.au Submissions close 5pm AWST, 9 June 2025.
