Pride in Ageing: Community, Connections & Cuppas

Switchboard’s Pride in Ageing Program

We will share stories and discuss how to reduce social isolation, tackle ageism and improve the future for older LGBTI+ individuals in our regional and rural communities.

Your experience, skills, and innovative ideas will be invaluable in helping others shaping what can happen in your community.

Join Pride in Ageing team in East Gippsland from November 12-15 together with Daniel Witthaus from Rural Pride Australia.

We want to assist you in enabling your attendance. No request is too big.

• Can we assist with transport (e.g. taxi voucher, bus/coach pickup)? Let us know how we can help you attend the day.

• Do you have any dietary requirements?

• Do you require us to provide or cover the cost of a support worker to attend (for yourself, or a person at home so you can attend)?

• Are there anything else that we could help you with to assist with your attendance?

• Do you have any accessibility and/or comfort needs for the venue eg specific seating arrangements?

What to Expect

• Enjoy engaging conversations over a cuppa.

• Catering will be provided—please let us know your dietary needs.

We strive to create a safe and inclusive environment. If you require support, such as covering costs of transportation or assistance from a care worker, please reach out to us.

When and Where

Mallacoota - Monday 11 November

Bairnsdale - Wednesday 13 November (Club Eastwood) - 12-2pm

Orbost - Friday 15 November (Orbost Library) -12-2pm

Register for free here

Can’t attend in person? We’d love to connect with you!

Reach out to us, and we may be able to arrange a meeting at a location that suits you during the week

If you are interested in attending, catching up elsewhere or learning more, contact:

Rowena Doo

0402 914 813

rowena.doo@switchboard.org.au

or visit switchboard.org.au/prideinageing