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Silver Rainbow LGBTI Ageing

Come and hear about LGBTI ageing options and experiences in regional Victoria and enjoy morning tea.

Last updated: 9 March 2023

Panel

Andrew Rogers - Lead Educator, Val’s LGBTI Ageing & Aged Care, Rainbow Health Australia

Val’s LGBTI Ageing & Aged Care works to empower older LGBTI+ people, and the people and services that support them, to improve their wellbeing, care and visibility as they age.

Max Primmer - Ageing Disgracefully

Ruth Reading - Convenor, Bendigo Passionfruits, a social networking group for same sex attracted women

Vitor Rocha - Palliative Care Lead, Murray PHN

Find out

  • How can you age fabulously?

  • What services are available to older LGBTI+ people as they age?

  • How do you find LGBTI inclusive service providers – CHSP/Support at Home, Home Care Packages on MyAgedCare Service Finder?

  • What questions to ask when searching for LGBTI friendly services including residential aged care?

  • What are your rights as an LGBTI person in residential aged age?

  • How can older LGBTI people and carers access LGBTI inclusive/ friendly services, care and support?

  • How can you plan for retirement as an older lesbian with little superannuation?

More information

Contact Dr Ruth Ford - Email: r.ford@bendigo.vic.gov.au Call 5434 6073