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Ageism training works says new research

Australia's outgoing Age Discrimination Commissioner is encouraging greater uptake of ageism awareness training for aged care and community workers, with new research indicating it effectively shifts attitudes.

Published: 2 August 2023
  • national, vic
  • 2 August 2023
  • ABC Radio Melbourne

Dr Kay Patterson AO says ageism is "one of the most pervasive and tolerated forms of prejudice" in Australia. 

She joins Virginia Trioli in this ABC Radio interview to explain why it may also be the easiest to fix.