About Us

The Office is responsible for facilitating the effective implementation of the ACT Government’s “Plan for Older Canberrans” to ensure that a whole of government approach is adopted.

The Office consults widely with seniors’ organisations and the broader community to ensure that the positive ageing interests and needs of older Canberrans are identified and catered for.

The Office is responsible for the overall management of the ACT Seniors Card program, and works closely with the Capital Radio Network and the ACT Council on Ageing  to facilitate the ACT Lifetime Achievement Awards.

The Office also provides secretarial support for the ACT Ministerial Advisory Council on Ageing, which provides advice to Government on positive ageing issues