Ageism
“Ageism is stereotyping, discrimination and mistreatment based solely upon age. When directed towards older people, it comes from negative attitudes and beliefs about what it means to be older.” EveryAGE Counts.
Ending ageism is the key to tackling elder abuse
Ageism underpins many of our policy failures in addressing the rights and dignity of older Australians.
Ageism in health advice
I am often frustrated by the ageism I witness in health messaging. This failure can end up causing unnecessary harm. Ngaire Hobbins, dietician and aged-care consultant
The damaging effects of impatience
Are you often treated impatiently by other people? It may constitute elder abuse, and you do not have to accept it.
The negative impact of ageism
Every one of us at every age is entitled to be treated fairly and enjoy the same opportunities.
When impatience is harmful
We all lose our patience now and then, but if you are impatient with an older person, you could be perpetrating elder abuse. Find out why patience is important.
Ageism Resources
Elements of Ageism 1: Assessing older Australians’ experience of everyday ageism
National Seniors has produced this report, the first of its kind in Australia, to gauge ageism as it is experienced by ...
Are older people reflected fairly in advertising?
This radio program was released on Ageism Awareness Day, and explains why a group of organisations is campaigning for a...
How to tackle age discrimination with your words
Join Pete Rowsthorn and his daughter Billie as they candidly inform us on ways that we can reduce ageism.
Embracing age diversity: A guide to inclusive language and images
A guide to inclusive language and behaviours to reduce the occurrence of ageism.
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