Ajax, Town of
Community Profile
Population: 126,666 (2021)
Contact:
- Website: www.ajax.ca
- Email: Laura Rae (Community Development Coordinator) laura.rae@ajax.ca
Funding:
- Municipal Core Funding
This profile was updated in July 2023.
Age-Friendly Program Description
In April 2019, the Town formed the Age-Friendly Ajax Steering Committee. Made up of community organizations, senior residents, advocates and key Town departmental leads, this committee has been engaged in creating the Age-Friendly Ajax Community Plan. In June 2020, the plan was unanimously endorsed by Ajax Council. Consisting of 20 goals and 82 recommendations, the Age-Friendly Ajax Community Plan has created a clear path forward to enhance programs, services, and infrastructure that will address the diverse needs of Ajax’s older population.
Currently, the Age-Friendly Ajax Steering Committee has entered the Implementation Phase, with a focus on addressing the immediate recommendations identified in the plan. A copy of the Age-Friendly Ajax Community Plan, as well as the current status of our planning process can be found at: www.ajax.ca/agefriendly
Current and Completed AFC Projects, Programs and Initiatives
Outdoor Spaces and Public Buildings
- Mapping Engagement Tool – pins specific locations on a map to quickly address issues such as pavement repairs, need for pedestrian crossovers, poor trail conditions, lack of rest areas, and other operations-related concerns.
Social Participation
- Seniors Centre Without Walls
- Craft Crates (free monthly curbside pick-up activity boxes)
- Lunch & Learn Workshops (free monthly educational workshops on a variety of topics; in-person and virtual)
- Friendly calling “Wellness Check” program
Civic Participation & Employment
- Ajax Senior of the Year Award
- Ajax Library Older Adult Advisory Committee
- Recreation Older Adult Task Force
Community Support & Health Services
- Wellness / Friendly Calling Program (Weekly check-ins to isolated seniors. Provide social interaction and connect residents to information and services such as food access, home services, etc.)
Communication & Information
- 55+ Link Newsletter