Age Discrimination
Property Council of Australia, National Retirement Living Summit, Keynote Address (2022)
Property Council of Australia, Retirement Living Council
National Retirement Living Summit
20 - 22 June 2022
Keynote Address
RACV Royal Pines Resort, Benowa, Gold Coast
Tuesday 21 June 2022
(Check against delivery)
Elder abuse conference to drive positive change
The abuse of older Australians and how to prevent it will be the main focus of the 7th National Elder Abuse Conference this week of which Age Discrimination Commissioner, Dr Kay Patterson AO is the Walk the Talk Ambassador.
Older Australians boosting the economy
Older Australians are spending longer in the workforce than ever before, but all too often their contribution is overlooked. Today, as we celebrate the International Day of Older Persons, the Australian Human Rights Commission is calling on all Australians to recognise the incredible benefits older people offer our society, culture, the economy and so much more.
Age Discrimination Commissioner visits NT
Australia’s Age Discrimination Commissioner is visiting the Northern Territory to explore the growing challenges of elder abuse and the increase in the number of older women at risk of homelessness.
Dr Kay Patterson AO is meeting with older Territorians, advocates and service providers in Darwin, Katherine and Alice Springs.
Rights of Older Australians: Ageing and Advocacy
Both the study of gerontology and issues of ageing have shaped where I am today and my current role as Age Discrimination Commissioner.
Background – gerontology and ageing advocacy
Current and emerging issues for older people
Australians are living longer, healthier and more years free of disability. We also know that, despite negative rhetoric around ‘ageing tsunamis’ and the ‘unsustainable burden’ older people will place on our economy, public health, welfare systems and younger generations, many older Australians are intending to work longer than ever before and many, if they are not working, make an incredible contribution through volunteering.
Launch of Respecting Elders: Support and Conflict Resolution Services
The Hon Dr Kay Patterson AO delivered the keynote address at the launch of the Respecting Elders: Support and Conflict Resolution Services. The new service will be delivered by FMC Mediation and Counselling in partnership with Seniors Rights Victoria and Eastern Community Legal Centre (ECLC), with a grant by the Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation's.
Mature Aged Workers
The Hon Dr Kay Patterson AO delivered the keynote address at The Australian Industry Group's 2017 PIR (Policy Influence Reform) Conference on 2 May 2017 in Canberra.
The PIR Conference is a leading forum for senior industry people to meet and discuss important contemporary workplace relations and human resources issues. 120-150 senior workplace relations and human resources practitioners from large and significant Ai Group member companies were in attendance.
Exploring the potential of our ageing workforce
Speech given at the Australian Human Resource Institute (AHRI) Inclusion and Diversity Conference 2017.
AHRI is the national association representing human resource and people management.
Commissioner Patterson AO addressed the issue of age discrimination in the workplace and the role of employers, HR and government in her speech to an audience of 200-250 inclusion and diversity practitioners, HR professionals and senior business leaders.
