Denmark Age Friendly Community Study Final Report

In 2006 the World Health Organisation convened a conference, attended by delegates from 33 cities in 22 countries around the world, to assess and determine the key elements of a community which supports healthy and active ageing. This resulted in the publication of 'Global Age-friendly Cities: A Guide'. It was adopted by the Department for Communities of the Government of Western Australia. In May 2010 the Shire of Denmark Council voted to participate in the Age Friendly Community programme. This report identifies the areas, both positive and negative, which the Denmark community regards as important, and makes broad recommendations to improve those identified as needing change or improvement.