The COTA Queensland Safe and Confident Living Program increases social participation and reduces older people's fear of crime.
- Increases social participation and reduce older people's fear of crime.
- Enhances the social participation of seniors by addressing fear of crime and increasing their sense of safety and security in their communities.
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Provides a range of activities designed to increase confidence amongst vulnerable seniors, including:
- the provision of accurate information on crime, safety and relevant strategies;
- social and personal development activities that enhance life-skills,
- participation and confidence in community living;
- referring and linking seniors to services and support available within their local communities;
- community education; and
- network development.
- Use of a community development approach + working in close partnership with local organisations (health, housing, transport, employment etc) and
seniors to enhance social participation and safety.
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- Identification of the location of Indigenous seniors in the inner city region and identifying characteristics & trends;
- Desktop research and consultation identifying key issues and safety concerns for Indigenous older people;
- Assessment of the cultural appropriateness and relevance of current safety resources in circulation for consideration for future production of
resources.
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