We followed up with people we spoke with in March and April to see how they’ve fared during the lockdown in Queensland. Now that restrictions are eased, listen and watch as Helen, Jim, Anne and Loody reflect on their experiences to date. Thanks again to Health Consumers Queensland and Brisbane North PHN for collaborating and …
Want to know what older people think about COVID-19? It may not be exactly what you imagine. Meet Jim, Anne and Helen. They share their personal perspective on their main concerns when it comes to coronavirus, ageing, caring and end-of-life planning. <>
When musician Luke Escombe stopped to pick up a hitchhiker just outside Bridgetown, WA in November 2016, he could never have dreamed that it would be the start of a life-changing friendship. The stranger who climbed into his car was wearing motorcycle leathers and sporting a wispy, tobacco-stained beard. He introduced himself as Leon. They …
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We recently undertook a codesign workshop with the Health Alliance in Brisbane North. Close to 100 health professionals, allied health workers, community workers, older people and carers came together to focus on actions to improve the lives of older people. The energy on the day was fantastics, with participants powering through 4 hours of activities …
Simon and Leonie will be talking about ageism, the road trip, housing and how people limit themselves when it comes to ageing and growing older. Get ready for some fun but indepth conversation to round off 2017. Take a squiz at the Woodford program here
Hear Leonie talk about ageing and discrimination on ABC 24 Leonie on ABC 24 27 May 2017
A selection of images from our Vivid Ideas event, Ageism:the next frontier, held in Sydney. Big big thanks to Will Horner for the amazing photos. [foogallery id=”231″]
The Ageing Revolution is proud to be a part of the Vivid Ideas Exchange program at the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia on Friday 16 June 2017. We’ll be talking about ageism in the creative industries and issuing a challenge to think, well, creatively, about solutions! Tickets are cheap as chips – $24 and you’ll …
Recent proposals from the Federal Government to lift the pension age to 70 years have been responded to with fear and horror. Horror that we will all be required to work til we are 70 in order to afford any kind of standard retirement. Fear that older people will be competing with younger people for jobs at a …
