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Celebrating International Day of Older Persons 2024

On 1 October we celebrate the 2024 International Day of Older Persons (IDOP). Join us at our free, intergenerational, celebration, our theme this year is meaningful connections at every age and we're pleased to share that this year's keynote speaker will be Geraldine Doogue AO.

Acknowledging that positive relationships and social connections are essential pillars of living well at every age, we are bringing 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.

Keynote speaker: Award-winning, respected Australian journalist, Geraldine Doogue AO, currently co-presenter on ABC Radio National’s Global Roaming. Geraldine is a renowned Australian journalist and broadcaster much respected for her work reporting on religious and social affairs and on Australia’s place in the world.

Meaningful connections at every age panel:

  • Nici Cumpston - Artist, curator, writer and educator
  • Sister Meredith Evans - 2024 Senior Australian of the Year
  • Peter Jones - Rainbow Hub SA
  • Rajendra Pandey - Vishva Hindu Parishad of Australia Inc. (SA)

Registrations open at 9:30am for a 10am start until 12:30pm.

Free event. Morning tea included.

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Click below to book for this free event. In keeping with the theme and the aim to strengthen social connection across generations this is an intergenerational event and we encourage older South Australians to bring a younger person in their life.

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