Ageing grants announced

Two Peninsula organisations have received almost $20,000 in State Government Positive Ageing Grants to help older people stay active, healthy and engaged in their community, according to Member for Gosford Ms Marie Andrews.

The Mingaletta Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation will receive $13,000 to run workshops for indigenous elders to develop self-knowledge, self-expression and self-esteem while Peninsula Village will receive $6240 to produce five mosaics for residents of the retirement village.

"Positive ageing is about enhancing the quality of life for older people," Ms Andrews said.

"These funds will allow a number of workshops to be held at Mingaletta to benefit older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, their families and the wider community.

"At Peninsula Village, some 25 residents will be tutored by an artist in mosaic techniques with the residents choosing the stories that encapsulate their experience of living in a retirement home."

Press release, 3 Jun 2010 Marie Andrews, Member for Gosford