Beyond Age Project Workshops

Next date: Tuesday, 24 March 2026 | 10:00 AM to 01:00 PM

City of Whittlesea is partnering with Senior Rights Victoria (SRV) to bring the Beyond Age Project to City of Whittlesea residents in 2026.

Beyond Age campaign was developed by SRV and Council on the Ageing (COTA) Victoria in support of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) in 2025. The Beyond Age project challenges ageist attitudes and promotes respect for older people.

The project asks members of the community to reflect upon their lives to showcase different experiences of ageing. By shifting societal attitudes and emphasising the value of age, we can work towards a safer and more inclusive society for older people and combat ageism as one of the significant drivers of elder abuse.

Positive Ageing Team from City of Whittlesea is inviting a limited number of Senior Club representatives from our diverse cultural groups to participate in the Beyond Age Project 2026.                                                     

Eligibility to participate in the Beyond Age Project 2026

Open to people aged 50+ and residents of the City of Whittlesea. Membership with one of our 81 recognised senior clubs in City of Whittlesea is welcome but not required.                                                                                   

• Workshop 1: Tuesday 24 March, 10am - 1pm, Council Offices, 25 Ferres Boulevard, South Morang
• Workshop 2: Wednesday 25 March, 10am - 1pm, Council Offices, 25 Ferres Boulevard, South Morang

What participants can expect during the workshops

• Participants will need to attend one workshop only
• Workshops will be facilitated by SRV
• During the workshops, participants will be encouraged to have conversations about personal experiences of ageing and ageism
• As part of the project, community members who attend the workshops will be asked to bring one photo of when they were in their 20s through to their 40s. This will be scanned on the day and returned to the participant
• A photo will be taken on the day of the workshop
• Only your first name will be used in the storyboard
• The photos will be uploaded to the SRV website for an online exhibition and showcased at the Positive Ageing Expo on 23 June 2026, with possible display throughout the wider community.
• Light morning tea will be provided.
• No cost to participate in the workshop.

If you’re interested in the project, please contact the Ageing Well team at AgeingWell@whittlesea.vic.gov.au or call 03 9217 2170 (option 4).

Places are limited and cannot be guaranteed unless cancellations become available.

When

Location

Council Offices, 25 Ferres Boulevard, South Morang, 3752, View Map