Time to end ageism and discrimination

Published 18th October 2018

National Seniors has joined a powerful coalition of more than 20 high-profile organisations and individuals to help fight ageism and age discrimination in Australia.

The EveryAGE Counts campaign was launched in Sydney today by Robert Tickner AO (former federal minister and Red Cross CEO) and Dr Kay Patterson AO (Commonwealth Age Discrimination Commissioner).

It featured the launch of a video voiced by Australian actor Bryan Brown, and the signing of a pledge to end ageism and discrimination.

National Seniors Interim CEO Professor John McCallum said age discrimination was a serious issue that impacted the ability of older Australians to fully participate in society.

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Source:
Unknown Author, 2018, National Seniors (https://nationalseniors.com.au/)