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.
Each stage of life brings new and exciting opportunities - just be open.
Words of wisdom from participant at our 2024 IDOP event
2025 International Day of Older Persons
We're looking forward to celebrating IDOP 2025 and kicking off SA’s Week of Ageing Well with our free, flagship, intergenerational event, Ageing well in public (and private) life. This year, we are delighted to welcome Natasha Stott Despoja AO as our keynote speaker. We are very pleased that the event will be opened by The Hon Nat Cook MP, Minister for Seniors and Ageing Well.
As the youngest woman elected to the Australian Parliament at just 26, and the youngest leader of a political party at 32, Natasha Stott Despoja is someone who has often been defined by her age. Now aged in her fifties, she has had a significant influence on politics and Australian society for thirty years. Just how does someone whose public identity was so distinctly shaped by their youth, adapt to new stages of life and ageing in the public eye?
2024 International Day of Older Persons event
In 2024 we celebrated IDOP with our Meaningful connections at every age event. This free, intergenerational, celebration featured a panel of guests alongside keynote speaker will be Geraldine Doogue AO.
Acknowledging that positive relationships and social connections are essential pillars of living well at every age, we brought together a diverse group of speakers to reflect on the importance of the intergenerational relationships in their lives and consider how we can do more both individually and as a society to strengthen social connection across generations - for everyone’s benefit.