Ageism subverts the human rights of seniors

Stereotyping, discrimination, and mistreatment based solely on a person’s age can have devastating effects, even leading to the denial of medical treatment in aged people, which is an outrage to their humanity.

Can Australia really get rid of ageism? Yes, we can!

Read a webinar transcript as Dr Marlene Krasovitsky, Director and Co-Chair of EveryAGE Counts, introduced the distinguished speakers for the webinar: Ita Buttrose AC OBE, an Australian of the Year and legendary media personality; Robert Tickner, former Minister for Aboriginal Affairs and humanitarian advocate; and Colin Maddocks; EveryAGE Counts advocate and former University of the Third Age president.