Compass has produced a series of seven short videos on the topic of ageism and how it affects all Australians.
Each video tackles an aspect of ageism, outlined by eminent South Australians working in the fields of law, aged care, mental and physical health, the workforce, multicultural communities, and advocacy. Watch them all here.
Wisdom and Experiences
Speaker: Carolanne Barkla
CEO Aged Rights Advocacy Services (ARAS)
Runtime: 24 seconds
Bilingual Older People
Speaker: Dr Ian Harmstorf
Deputy Chair Multicultural Communities Council SA
Runtime: 27 seconds
Overlooking Older People in the Labour Market
Speaker: Rosetta Rosa
CEO Catalyst Foundation
Runtime: 22 seconds
Stereotypes and Prejudice
Speaker: Anne Burgess AM
Deputy President Council Of The Ageing (COTA) SA
Runtime: 23 seconds
Older People in the Justice System
Speaker: Rebecca Ross
CEO and Principal Solicitor JusticeNet SA
Runtime: 20 seconds
Physical and Mental Abuse
Speaker: Assuna Schultz
Manager Relationships Australia (SA)
Runtime: 24 seconds
Acknowledging the Voice of Older People
Speaker: David Militz
CEO Carers SA
Runtime: 23 seconds