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About this submission
COTA Victoria appreciates the opportunity to contribute to this consultation and acknowledges the City of Melbourne’s commitment to meaningful community engagement throughout this process. COTA Victoria commends the current draft Community Infrastructure Plan; the feedback provided through this submission is intended to strengthen the Plan rather than reframe it.
This work is of particular significance to older people. The physical, local, and communal environments in which people live play a critical role in supporting positive ageing, and the draft Plan presents a significant opportunity to enable this across Melbourne City.
COTA Victoria has worked closely with the Municipal Association of Victoria in their development of Age-friendly Cities and Communities: Information Kit for Local Government Councillors and Senior Management; designed to provide councils with the knowledge and practical tools needed to build and progress age-friendly communities. This submission draws on this document in providing feedback on the current draft Plan.
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