Is Ashburton District age friendly?

That’s the question behind a survey being carried out by the Age Friendly Ashburton District Steering Group and Safer Mid Canterbury at the moment.

Residents aged 55 and over are being invited to complete the survey so that they can contribute their experience of living in Ashburton District.

Findings from the survey will help create an age-friendly plan to celebrate the best of living in the district for older residents and to see what could be improved to make the experience even better.

The voluntary survey takes about 10-15 minutes to complete and responses are anonymous.

The survey is a Safe Communities project and has been funded by the Office for Seniors (within the Ministry for Social Development). The age friendly steering group is chaired by deputy mayor Liz McMillan, and includes Cr Carolyn Cameron and Cr Lynette Lovett.

The easiest way to do the survey is online here

Paper copies are available for you to print at home and completed surveys can be returned to the Ashburton Library, Methven library, Mt Somers library, Ashburton Community House, Age Concern, Presbyterian Support, Tangata Atumotu, and Ashburton Club & MSA, as well as Lochlea Lifestyle Resort reception, Terrace View and Coldstream Lifecare reception.