The Age Friendly Network NI hosted the Age Friendly Futures Summit last week at the Titanic Conference Centre, Belfast, bringing together senior representatives from government, local councils, and the community and voluntary sectors.
Delegates from all 11 council areas across Northern Ireland – including Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough – attended the event, which aimed to strengthen collaboration and set a shared vision for creating communities that are inclusive, supportive, and responsive to the needs of older people.
Focusing on three key objectives — raising awareness of Age Friendly Northern Ireland, influencing policy direction, and setting the future direction of the Age Friendly movement — the summit provided an opportunity to share learning, showcase good practice, and highlight progress being made across the region.
Attendees explored the core elements that make up an Age Friendly Community and reviewed the latest evaluation findings, which underline the importance of planning effectively for an ageing population.
The summit reaffirmed the commitment of councils and partners to work collectively to ensure that older people can live well, participate fully, and remain connected within their local communities.
This event marks an important milestone in the ongoing development of Age Friendly Northern Ireland, supporting a shared ambition to make the region one of the best places in the world to grow older.
You can keep the positive momentum going by signing up to the ABC Age Friendly email list, which will open up a whole new world of opportunities.
If you are aged 50 plus and would like to sign up to the ABC Age Friendly email, you can do so by sending an email to or by calling 07825 010630.
For further information on ABC Age Friendly please visit www.armaghbanbridgecraigavon.gov.uk/age-friendly-abc/ where you will also find advice, services and latest news.
