Timeline Updates on Roll-out Plan for Active Ageing Centres within Private Estates

23 Ms Valerie Lee asked the Coordinating Minister for Social Policies and Minister for Health (a) what is the roll-out plan to establish Active Ageing Centres (AACs) within private estates, yearly over the next five years; (b) how long does it take to establish each AAC; and (c) whether such timeline can be shortened.

Mr Ong Ye Kung: An Active Ageing Centre (AAC) typically takes around two years to set up. From identifying an appropriate site, appointing a provider, constructing the facilities and working out operational issues. Securing a suitable site, in particular, can be challenging in private estates.

The Ministry of Health will continue to work with agencies and Grassroots Advisors to explore different ways to extend AAC services to private estates. In the next three years, we hope to expand AACs in private estates to reach out to another 20,000 seniors. We welcome Grassroots Advisers' suggestions of suitable spaces for AACs.