The Age-Friendly Network NI (AFNNI) online meeting attended by representatives from PHA, Age Sector Networks, Age NI, Councils’ Age Friendly leads, Department for Communities, and the Commissioner for Older People NI’s Office (COPNI). Updates were provided on strategic planning, action plans and research related to promoting and advancing age friendly communities across N.Ireland. Everyone welcomed Anthony O’Neill, the DfC new policy lead for the Active Ageing Strategy and Conor Tinnelly, who is new to the COPNI Policy Advice and Research Unit; Conor is supporting research into the need, impact, and best practice across the Age Sector Networks. AFNNI Members received partner updates on key Action Plan priorities, including Transport, Communications, Resourcing of the Age Sector Networks, and Age Friendly Housing. The AFNNI Action Plan for 2024-2026 was unanimously approved. The Frailty Network NI will be the guest speaker at the next meeting on 10th December in Omagh. A reminder for groups and organisations - if you are sharing any positive ageing activities throughout the Positive Ageing Month in October, you can use the following hashtags: #PAM24 #AgefriendlyNI. #Ageingwell #changehowweage #strategicplanning #wellness #leadership Liam Hinphey Jenny Marshall
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