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The award recognises an individual, community group, or organisation that understands the pervasive nature of ageism, is taking action to challenge it, and is promoting the value of older people and ageing well.
The Award is open to people who act to confront and overcome discrimination against older South Australians.
The Office for Ageing Well has offered the Tackling Ageism Award for three years, with 22 nominations in 2022 and 2021 and 19 in 2020.
In 2022 it was presented to the Australian Refugee Association (ARA) for its Zimala Project. This project has supported more than 100 men aged 50+ of Syrian, Afghani, Hazara, Pashtun, and African refugee and migrant backgrounds to stay active and engaged in the community through cultural and social experiences and support.
Nominations close on Wednesday 9 August 2023.