Embolden2023 National Symposium
The Embolden Symposium is Australia's only national event combatting ageism and building respect for older people. Established in 2018, our aim is to embolden (build capacity/confidence) of service providers, policy makers, community leaders, older people and everyone who works with or for older people - to accelerate the page of change. Embolden2023 will focus on cultural dimensions of ageism and practical primary prevention strategies.
The 2023 Symposium will be held on October 3-4 at the Daylesford Town Hall (in person event only). Additionally, on October 1st, an online event will launch the #OldisBeautiful project, to coincide with International Day of the Older Person.
The 2023 Symposium will be held on October 3-4 at the Daylesford Town Hall (in person event only). Additionally, on October 1st, an online event will launch the #OldisBeautiful project, to coincide with International Day of the Older Person.
Theme: Words Make Worlds
The theme for Embolden2023 is Words Make Worlds, drawing on theories of language as a powerful tool for change. Language reflects and preserves the cultural values and practices that perpetuate the ageism and the inequalities experienced by older people. In other words, language mirrors our culture - and can be used to drive culture change.
Program (draft)
The Program is structured to engage participants in sharing their expertise and identifying new strategies for change. We want to ensure participants leave feeling inspired – and - with plans for change. Please see draft program outline below, and more details here
Presenter highlights
We are proud to announce the first of our presenters, including Professor Kate Burridge, Stephanie Dowrick, Gwenda Darling and Debra Nicholl. For information about our other presenters, click here
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Embolden 2018 and 2019
Embolden was launched in 2018 (link here) and attended by over 250 delegates (60% service providers), with an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 for usefulness. The event was repeated in 2019 (link here) with over 400 delegates and an average rating of 4.85. The event was the paused due to Covid19.
Contact us
If you would like more information on Embolden2013 please contact Dr Catherine Barrett using details below.
Partnerships
Embolden2023 is an initiative of Celebrate Ageing Ltd and we are pleased to announce Elder Rights Advocacy as our Principal Partner. Other partners include the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care, Older Person's Advocacy Network (OPAN), Australian Association of Gerontology, ADA Australia, The Older Women's Network NSW, QueerSpace Drummond St and Council on the Ageing.
