Working together to promote the rights of older people

Age Discrimination Commissioner Robert Fitzgerald AM recently hosted three roundtables focused on advancing the rights and inclusion of older Australians.

Published: 21 June 2025
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  • 21 June 2025
  • Australian Human Rights Commission

The Age Diversity at Work Roundtable emphasised the need for age-inclusive employment practices across all sectors and explored ways to drive action on this important economic and social issue.

The Human Rights as We Age Roundtable established a Human Rights as We Age Network, comprised of organisations and individuals working collectively to advance human rights for older persons.

The Financial Elder Abuse Roundtable laid the foundation for a cross-sector Action Collaborative to prevent and respond to financial elder abuse, involving key stakeholders from finance, advocacy, and community sectors.