Older Women Count

Help us recognise older women's contributions and inequalities 

Speakers

• Janet Bromley, Mum, Nan, Yorta Yorta Artist living on Dja Dja Country, First Nations Art Officer City of Greater Bendigo
• Dr Deborah Wood, teacher and paste up artist (see cover image - older women dancing)
• Debra Nicholl, CEO Elder Rights Advocacy
• Suzanne Phoenix, Artist, CEO Photos Punctuate My Life 
• Yumi Lee, CEO of Older Women’s Network NSW
• Dr Catherine Barrett, Founder and CEO Celebrate Ageing

Presentations

• Not equal yet - the layers of inequality (ageism, sexism, racism, ableism, queerphobia, rurality)
• The #OlderWomenCount checklist - resource for valuing and inclusion of older women
• The contributions of older First Nations Women
• Making art that celebrates older women
• Where's Lyn? Reflections on where older women are valued - and where they are not
• Call to action: tools and resources.

Background

• The #OlderWomenCount campaign is 7 days of visibility and advocacy leading up to International Women's Day (IWD), a global focus women's achievements and gender inequalities. The campaign celebrates the achievements and contributions of older women, raises awareness of the inequalities they experience and promotes strategies for inclusion.
• We believe that celebrating the achievements and contributions of older women is a critical step in creating a culture where #OlderWomenCount and the gender inequalities and ageism they experience is combatted. Our mission is to ensure #OlderWomenCount in every family, community, institution, policy, celebration and strategy; every day of the year.
• ​The campaign is launched on March 1st each year with an online event calling families, communities and service providers to action. For more information go to the project webpage: celebrateageing.com/olderwomencount

Event partners

• The #OlderWomenCount project is an initiative of Celebrate Ageing, The Older Women's Network NSW and photographer Suzanne Phoenix. We are passionate about valuing and respect for older women and passionate about making sure that every Australian knows that #OlderWomenCount. In 2023 we are delighted to be partnering with Elder Rights Advocacy.

• Elder Rights Advocacy provides information and advocacy for people in Victoria who receive aged care services. Our service is free, confidential and independent of the government and aged care providers. We support you to make sure your voice and opinion are heard. Elder Rights Advocacy is a member of the Older Persons Advocacy Network (OPAN), a group of organisations across the country funded by the Australian Government to deliver the National Aged Care Advocacy Program. In Victoria, phone 1800 700 600 or (03) 9602 3066 Monday to Friday, 9-5 pm. Elder Rights Advocacy can arrange an interpreter or translator. In other states/territories, phone OPAN on 1800 700 600 between 8 am and 8 pm Monday to Friday to be put through to your local advocate.

More information

• #OlderWomenCount webpage: celebrateageing.com/olderwomencount
• Older Women's Network NSW: https://ownnsw.org.au/
• Photos Punctuate My Life: https://suzannephoenix.com/
• Elder Rights Advocacy, Victoria: https://era.asn.au/
• Dr Deborah Wood: https://www.facebook.com/charc...
• Janet Bromley: https://www.emporiumcreativehu...