1. To achieve a full realisation of the United Nations Principles on healthy ageing by and for older Australians, through promoting:

   • independence;
   • participation;
   • care;
   • self-fulfillment;
   • dignity.

   Further details on each of these are contained in the United Nations Principles

2. To work towards 1999 through the establishment of a Coalition of partnerships between:

   • older people in Australia and other countries;
   • organisations of older people;
   • relevant community and government sectors;
   • organisations which include interests of both younger and older people.

   With these partnerships, it is intended that Australian Coalition '99 will identify programs and policies which will promote positive ageing and an age-friendly society.

3. To achieve positive, supportive and creative ways for Australians to approach older age by planning and implementing a wide range of local, regional, statewide and national activities.

4. To encourage collaboration and health promoting interactions across generations, which will use the developments to 1999 to promote successful and positive ageing into the 21st century.

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