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Ministerial Advisory Council on Ageing

We give advice to the ACT Government on policies and initiatives which support better outcomes for older Canberrans.

What we do

We promote positive ageing and tackle ageism and discrimination in the community, policy making and social systems.

We give advice to ACT Government on policies and initiatives which support better outcomes for older Canberrans.

Our members

  • Cathy Hope (Chair)
  • Wendy Prowse (Deputy Chair)
  • Louise Bannister
  • Joanne Chivers
  • Joanna Cochrane
  • Nathan D'Cunha
  • Cara Jacobs
  • Christine Leopardi
  • Jenny Mobbs
  • Juliette Spurrett
  • Jane Timbrell
  • Chin Wong

Terms of reference

Ministerial Advisory Council on Ageing Terms of Reference: guides our membership and the work we do.

Publications

Submission - 2025-26 ACT Budget [PDF 168KB]

Submission on the North Canberra Residential Area [PDF 415KB]

2024-27 Ministerial Advisory Council on Ageing work plan [PDF 150KB]

The 2021-24 End of term report [PDF 4.3MB]

The 2019 - 2021 Council provided input into the development of the Age-Friendly City Plan [PDF 4.6MB]

The 2017 - 2019 Council had a key role in developing Age Friendly Canberra – A Vision for our city [PDF 3.5 MB]

Contact us

Ministerial Advisory Council on Ageing