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.

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.