Dr Kay Patterson

Ageism is one of the most prevalent and tolerated forms of prejudice. But our new report shows that it might be one of the easiest to shift. Learn more in our report ‘Changing perspectives: testing an ageism intervention’: humanrights.gov.au/changingperspe…

New research by @AusHumanRights shows a brief, one-off ageism awareness session can be highly effective in shifting people’s attitudes. Read the report 'Changing Perspectives: testing an ageism intervention' here bit.ly/44C2hpG

Brownie- camp, zip-wire heaven @Girlguiding #DownSyndrome #ThisGirlCan #Inclusion

The vital elder abuse support services like ours provide give older Victorians such as Fred a lifeline and a voice. Funding cuts has meant the loss of 70% of support worker positions, leaving longer wait times and greater risk. #theprojecttv #elderabuse

Thanks to Nicole and team for the time spent with you at Club Kalina and Kambera House, for showing me your innovative patient-centred dementia care model. An inspiration.

Thank you @saagedrights for the very special farewell morning tea. Thanks too for your support over the past 7 years. Congratulations and thanks to all the ARAS team.

Thank you to everyone who could join us today to say farewell to the Hon. Dr. Kay Patterson AO Age Discrimination Commissioner, a remarkable leader and advocate dedicated to public service. Thank you to everyone who joined us today.

Thanks to EAAA @ElderAbuseAct for including me on the webinar discussing ageism and the ways it can be countered. Watch the webinar bit.ly/44lDLsY

YESTERDAY: In her final weeks in the role of Age Discrimination Commissioner, @DrKayPatterson delivered her #NPC Address on how we can build a better cultural inheritance for an ageing Australia. Catch up now on @abctv or on YouTube.

'Human rights don't diminish with age' @DrKayPatterson @PressClubAust

Creating a Will, Enduring Power of Attorney and other important documents can make a big difference in living your later years the way you want. For more information and translated resources, visit humanrights.gov.au/planningahead #PlanningForLaterLife

Congratulations to Aged Rights Advocacy Service S.A. @saagedrights - 800 registrations for Webinar last week for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day #WEAAD - I was honoured to give the keynote address. There is no excuse for elder abuse.

I spoke to Sean Aylmer from the @PodcastFear about the objections and myths about employing older workers, the benefit of employing an age diverse workforce and the terrific example being set by businesses like Bunnings. fearandgreed.com.au/2023/05/15/int… 2/2

Research conducted by @AHRItweets in partnership with @AusHumanRights shows ageism is rife in Australian workplaces – even as businesses are crying out for workers. The research found 1 in 5 HR professionals say they wouldn’t consider hiring people aged 65 and above. 1/1

Well done CAREPACT and @bsphn - I was delighted to be able to contribute to your collaborative Symposium "Aged Awareness: Working with the elderly in RACFs" last Saturday in Brisbane.

Scammers are recording AI-generated voice clones over real news footage to lead people to investment scam websites. Don’t be lured by online videos featuring celebrities or public figures claiming you’ll make guaranteed money on an investment opportunity.

Thank you, from a former Senate colleague who was on the other side of the chamber, for asking a question in Estimates (late on Monday night!) which gave me the opportunity to talk about the pernicious effect of ageism.

Age Discrimination Commissioner @DrKayPatterson was delighted to MC the opening of The Centenarian Portrait Project by Teenagers’ national exhibition at Belconnen Arts Centre over the weekend. The exhibition is open until 2 July. See more: loom.ly/YKpdB2s #tcppbt

"It has been a privilege to be involved in this project since its inception 7 years ago with creator and collaborator extraordinaire Rose Connors Dance, and the 465 Centenarians and 465 teenage artists." @DrKayPatterson #tcppbt #centenarianportraitproject