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Rockingham

Holding the Past, Present and Future

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Five local older people were filmed sharing some of their memories/life events. Each film and story was unique, and captured the individuals’ personalities well and provided a snapshot of a moment in time in their lives. Three of the participants’ stories related to a time living in a country other than Australia/as migrants coming to…

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Started: 2019
Location: Rockingham, Australia
Desired outcome for older people: Contribute
Sectors: Information and communication

Memories, An Anthology

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This project was part of a wider Age-friendly Rockingham Communication Campaign which included five different projects. The objectives of the campaign were to: address ageism; assist seniors to share their memories and life events; recognise the positive contributions made by seniors and carers; and to increase community awareness of key issues affecting seniors and carers.

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Started: 2018
Location: Rockingham, Australia
Desired outcome for older people: Learn, grow and make decisions
Sectors: Education, Information and communication

What does being old mean to you?

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There is no denying that ageism is still prevalent in today’s society. Ask yourself, how often have you forgotten something or somebody’s name and said “I’m having a senior’s moment”? Just like racism and sexism, ageism is not OK. It makes the assumption that all older people are or behave the same. But, just like…

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Started: 2018
Location: Rockingham, Australia
Desired outcome for older people: Build and maintain relationships
Sectors: Social protection

Selfie With A Senior Competition and Exhibition

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Community members of all ages celebrated seniors by participating in a fun competition, designed to address ageism. The City of Rockingham’s second Selfie with a Senior competition encouraged participants to submit selfies with older people and include a short description of why that person was so special to them. A judging panel (which included young…

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Started: 2015
Location: Rockingham, Australia
Desired outcome for older people: Build and maintain relationships
Sectors: Social protection

Young and Gold Intergenerational Urban Art Project

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Art has a unique way of connecting people across age groups. The Young and Gold Intergenerational Urban Art Project provided young people and seniors the opportunity to participate in an urban art community project at Golden Bay foreshore. The following objectives were achieved: The number of seniors who reported feeling comfortable communicating with young people…

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Started: 2016
Location: Rockingham, Australia
Desired outcome for older people: Build and maintain relationships
Sectors: Other

Seniors and Carers Expo

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The City of Rockingham has facilitated an annual Seniors and Carers Expo since 2009. The goal of the expo is to provide seniors and carers with information on the services, programs, activities and community/support groups available to them. The expo aligns with the WHO Age-friendly domain ‘Communication and Information’ which highlights that staying connected with…

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Started: 2009
Location: Rockingham, Australia
Desired outcome for older people: Learn, grow and make decisions
Sectors: Information and communication

Rockingham

Rockingham
Australia

The City of Rockingham is an Age-friendly Community where older people feel included, valued, and respected for their contribution to their community. Older people live in affordable, secure and safe…

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City population: 13900016 % over 60Joined Network in 2012