1 October is the United Nations International Day of Older Persons (IDOP). On this day we celebrate the important and valuable contributions that older people make in our community, as well as hearing directly from Older South Australians about their ageing experience and highlighting challenges they face to ageing well.
Ageing well isn't about staying the same, it's about growing into who you will become
Natasha Stott Despoja AO, keynote speaker at our 2025 IDOP celebration event
2026 International Day of Older Persons
We are delighted to celebrate 2026 International Day of Older Persons with our free annual event, this year on 30 September with the theme, Making the ageing experience better, together.
We look forward to hearing from older South Australians who have faced some of life's biggest transitions and emerged stronger, more connected, and with a renewed sense of purpose. Through a series of short, engaging talks, speakers will share personal reflections on loss, caregiving, retirement, family responsibilities, new love and personal reinvention, demonstrating that ageing well can take many different forms, and everyone’s journey is unique.
The event will be opened by the Minister for Seniors and Ageing Well, The Hon Katrine Hildyard MP.