What's age got to do with it?

Celebrated globally on Saturday 15 June, World Elder Abuse Awareness Day provides an opportunity for communities to stand together against the abuse, mistreatment and neglect of older people.

Council is recognising World Elder Abuse Awareness Day with a special event to raise awareness about elder abuse in our community. This event aims to shed light on the prevalence of elder abuse, educate attendees about its various forms, and empower individuals to take action.

Topics will include:

• what is ageism?
• understand the signs of elder abuse
• what supports are available

Presentation details

• Date: Friday 14 June 2024
• Time: 10am to 11.30am
• Venue: Realm, 179 Maroondah Highway Ringwood 3134
• Presenter: Dr Colleen Pearce AM
• Cost: Free
• Light lunch provided
• Registrations are essential

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Ageism Across The Lifespan - workshop for community leaders and health professionals

This interactive workshop is delivered by the Australian Human Rights Commission and examines the assumptions and stereotypes that are commonly associated with ageing, from younger people through to older adults. Through engaging in self-reflection exercises and small group discussions, participants will explore their own attitudes and beliefs about age and develop a deeper understanding of the social and cultural factors that shape these perceptions. 

The workshop specifically targets those who work for older clients or patients and aims to deliver benefits to participating individuals and organisations, as well as the older adults they support.

• Date: Friday 14 June 2024
• Time: 12pm to 2pm
• Venue: Realm, 179 Maroondah Highway Ringwood 3134
• Facilitators: Joanna Maxwell and Amanda Kunkler
• Cost: Free
• Refreshments provided
• Attendance at the workshop is by invitation. If you would like to attend, please express your interest via the online form

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About the presenters

Colleen Pearce

 

Colleen Pearce is Victoria’s first female Public Advocate, a position she has held since September 2007. As Public Advocate, she is the guardian of last resort for adults with disabilities in Victoria. Under legislation, she is also chair of the Community Visitor boards.

Colleen fearlessly advocates for the human rights and interests of people with a disability and a mental illness. She has almost 40 years’ experience managing community and health services in both the government and non-government sectors.

Colleen’s outstanding contribution to community services in Victoria was recognised with a Commonwealth Centenary Medal. She was added to the Victorian Honour Roll of Women in 2016. Colleen was awarded an honorary doctorate from RMIT in recognition of her work in the disability sector in 2018. In 2020, she was awarded an order of Australia medal.

She is also a board member of Connecting Home, an organisation that works with the Victorian Stolen Generations.

Colleen is a proud Yuin woman.

Australian Human Rights Commission

The Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) is an independent third party which investigates complaints about discrimination and human rights breaches.

Joanna Maxwell is the Director of the Human Rights Team and Project Director of Age Research, and Amanda Kunkler is the Policy Adviser of the Age Discrimination Team.

The Australian Human Rights Commission:

• investigates and conciliate discrimination and human rights complaints
• advocates to government and others for human rights to be considered in laws and policy making
• provides advice, review laws, and make submissions to parliamentary inquiries
• promotes and raise awareness of human rights in Australia
• undertakes research into human rights and discrimination issues in Australia
• provides legal advice on human rights obligations to courts
• produces guidelines for employers, and provide training and resources to assist organisations in embedding and supporting diversity and inclusion
• runs international education and training programs for other human rights institutions in the Asia Pacific region
• and has a role in monitoring and scrutinising Australia’s performance in meeting its international human rights commitments.

When

Location

Realm, 179 Maroondah Highway, Ringwood, 3134, View map