Seniors have their say

Local senior citizens and aged care groups have participated in "a national conversation on healthy and positive ageing" at Woy Woy Community Aged Care recently.

They met with Minister for Mental Health and Ageing Mr Mark Butler and Member for Robertson Ms Deborah O'Neill on Tuesday, August 30.

"I'm pleased the views of our local seniors, our local aged care industry and workforce will help inform the Gillard Labor Government, as we work through our response to this month's Productivity Commission final report on Caring for Older Australians," said Ms O'Neill.

Mr Butler will be meeting with older Australians, their families and carers at forums in all capital cities and major regional centres, giving the community the opportunity to contribute their views about care and support for Australians as they age, she said.

Ms O'Neill said the Peninsula was an important inclusion in Minister Butler's national tour.

"Our Central Coast senior citizens play such an important role in our local community," said Ms O'Neill.

"It's important that we work out sustainable ways to support them to continue their contribution to our community - whether in work, in retirement or in caring roles."

Media Release, 29 Aug 2011 Matt Pulford, Office of Deborah O'Neill MP