Community Profile

Name of Committee: Wasaga Beach Age-Friendly Community Advisory Committee (AFCAC)
Population: 24,863 (2021)
Contact:

Funding:

  • None

This profile was updated in July 2023.

 

Age-Friendly Program Description

The AFC work is led by a municipal advisory committee. In 2016, the Town completed the Town Of Wasaga Beach Age-Friendly Community plan which guides the AFCAC. They have also developed an Action Plan focusing on: Town infrastructure; Housing; Services & Support, Health Care and Leadership and Engagement.

Current and Completed AFC Projects, Programs and Initiatives

Social Participation

  • Senior Active Living Centre – opened October 2018


Respect & Social Inclusion

  • Neighbours Helping Neighbours- posters in the community asking community members to think of their elderly neighbours during bad weather-shovel, carpool, visits

Communication & Information

  • Annual AFC Expo 
  • Library Tech Programs
  • Community Hub- information stations throughout the community that provide a centralized source of information