Living with ageism: how older West Australians are fighting back

Older West Australians say ageism shows up, everyday at the GP, at work and even in families.

Published: 16 November 2025
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  • 16 November 2025
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37 per cent of West Australians aged 50 and over have faced age discrimination since turning fifty, while 28 per cent say it affected their work.

Advocates stress that your rights do not shrink with age and that help is close at hand.

Here is how you can push back with confidence, plus who to call in WA today.