Office for Ageing Well Community Grants

In reply to Ms PRATT (Frome) (17 June 2022). (Estimates Committee B)

The Hon. C.J. PICTON (Kaurna—Minister for Health and Wellbeing): I have been advised:

1. The Age Friendly SA (AFSA) grant round was established in 2016-17 as an action under the Age Friendly SA Strategy and available annually specifically to local government.

Under the Age Friendly SA grant program, local governments can apply for once-off funding to deliver projects that contribute to an age friendly South Australia, creating all ages friendly communities that support older people with diverse backgrounds and experiences to age well in place, and be recognised for their valued contributions across their lifetime. Funded projects align with and contribute to the priorities of the Age Friendly SA Strategy and South Australia's Plan for Ageing Well 2020-2025.

2. In relation to the Grants for Seniors, local government can apply for once-off funding, whereby they are in a genuine partnership with an eligible non-incorporated organisation with the intention to auspice a grant.

The Grants for Seniors grant round is intended to open alongside the Age Friendly SA grant round, with the proposed allocation of $150,000.

These grants fund up to $5,000 for goods such as equipment or materials that support social engagement for older South Australians, or up to $10,000 for projects related to supporting cultural, social, educational or active ageing activities for older South Australians. Funded projects align with and contribute to South Australia's Plan for Ageing Well 2020-2025.