The Elders Council of Newcastle works to advocate for the needs and interests of older people in the community. It has several working groups focused on key areas like transportation, communication, health, learning, and creating an older person friendly city. The Council engages with the community through these working groups, a newsletter, website, broadcasts, information days, questionnaires, speaking to other groups, and exhibition stands to understand issues and help agencies address needs like accessible public transportation, safety, amenities and information.