Older woman painting on an easel at a desk

Fighting ageism: exhibition celebrates the wisdom of Warrigal residents

The portraits, stories and memories from inspiring Illawarra residents will go on exhibition in the hope to pass on advice and wisdom to future generations.

Published: 5 October 2022
  • national
  • 5 October 2022
  • Illawarra Mercury

Fourteen past and present members of the Warrigal aged-care community - including eight centenarians - are part of Wisdom in their Words, which opens at the Shellharbour Civic Centre and on the web on Friday October 7.

Warrigal CEO Mark Sewell said the exhibition opening coincides with Ageism Awareness Day and hopes it will draw attention to the importance of changing the community's perspective of ageing and older people.

"This is absolutely essential to changing attitudes and forming a community where people of all ages feel valued and respected, and their contributions are acknowledged," Mr Sewell said.