This event will be held as part of our 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence campaign, dedicated to raising awareness and addressing critical issues related to gender-based violence.

The panel will include representatives from the community, community sector and government, and will explore the needs of older women experiencing violence, responsive service systems and the intersections of ageism, sexism and gender-based violence.

Panel Details:

Date: Monday 8th December

Time: 02:00pm – 03:30pm

Location: Crema Room, East Hotel, Kingston ACT 2604.

Attendees are also invited to join a community network gathering following the panel event. Afternoon tea and refreshments will be available until 4:30pm.

Our panellists:

Karen Toohey - Discrimination, Health Services, Disability and Community Services Commissioner

Beverly Baker - President of the National Older Women's Network

Rosemary Budavari OAM - Lawyer at Older Persons ACT Legal Service (OPALS), Legal Aid ACT

Dr Lubna Alam - President and co-founder of Alo Enlightened Women

Contact the host of DVCS Panel Event: Older Women & Domestic and Family Violence