Ajax, Town of

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

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

• Age-Friendly Durham Action Plan
• Age-Friendly Ajax Community Plan