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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

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The Selfie With a Senior campaign was launched by the City of Rockingham during Western Australia’s 2015 Seniors Week (8-15 November 2015). The goal was to address ageism through the promotion of positive connections that people have with seniors. Through social media promotion, community members of all ages were invited to share selfies on the…

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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 2013