FOCUS AREA: Accessibility
ARO Ā TAKE: Āheitanga
Making access to the community as easy as possible is fundamental to encouraging older people to remain engaged, especially as physical and/or health issues make life more challenging.
Information
Ensuring that information is readily available to those who want to know what is on offer.
- Knowing what’s available
- Older person’s expo for information provision
- The Ready for Living Project Lead attends meetings/groups to inform older persons of upcoming events, courses and shares relevant information
- Online service directory for services, groups, clubs and sports – Connected Eastern Southland
Ready for Living is working to ensure information is continued to be provided in different formats, including hard copy at accessible places.
You can also get information from:
Roxy van Zyl – Ready for Living Project Lead, 021 1980 480, readyforliving@goredc.govt.nz
Community Connections Centre, 39a Medway Street until end of March 2026, 03 208 8480
**End of March 2026 we will move to 5 Fairfield Street, Gore**
Gore Information Centre, 16 Hokonui Drive, Gore, 03 203 9288
Physical Access
Physical access challenges can be overcome to ensure that older people (and others with reduced physical ability) can access private and public buildings.
- Age-friendly buildings and services
A universal design will help make buildings age friendly include hand rails, ramps, high seating with armrests, automatic doors, no mats and non slip flooring.
Hazard Mitigation
Putting measures in place to minimise the hazards which can disrupt active participation in the community.
Hazard Mitigation
The Antenno app is a free mobile application designed to help users stay informed about local council activities and report issues in their area. It allows users to receive notifications about places and topics they care about, such as their home or work.
Users can report issues directly to the council, including graffiti, animal control, and other local problems, with the option to attach photos for better context.
Antenno is simple to use, requiring no login or personal information, and provides tailored alerts based on user-selected locations.
For more information, you can visit the official Antenno website or check the app store for your device.
Download Antenno App for Google Play
Download Antenno App for Apple
- Communication process to notify Gore District Council of identified hazards e.g. footpath tripping hazards.
- Disaster management and preparedness programmes need to cater for older people’s needs.
- You can also report hazards at reception at the Gore District Council at 29 Bowler Avenue, Gore or call 03 209 0330.
Attitude
The attitude of the community towards older people plays a big part in their willingness to contribute towards the community.
- Create Community Awareness
HAVE YOUR SAY
We would love to hear from you! What do you think needs to be done to make Gore District the place you would want to stay in for your older years?