Ageism is often regarded as the key to tackling elder abuse. Ageism can manifest in many ways and currently underpins many of our policy failures in addressing the rights and dignity of older Australians. It can be casual in nature and it can be structural and systemic.
Watch as our panel of experts discusses the prevalence of ageism in our society, the types and variety of issues related to ageism, and what we can all do to address ageist structures. Join:
The Hon Dr Kay Patterson AO –Age Discrimination Commissioner
Dr Lixia Qu – Senior Research Fellow at the Australian Institute of Family Studies
Mary Ann Geronimo – Director of Policy: Health & Ageing at Federation of Ethnic Communities' Councils of Australia
Moderator: Philippa McDonald - former Senior ABC News Reporter (30 years), board director, mentor, and journalism educator.
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