Age Discrimination
Young, old and everyone in between – Australians of all ages have the right to be treated fairly and to enjoy the same opportunities as others.
Meet the Commissioner
The Hon Dr Kay Patterson AO
Dr Patterson began her role as the Age Discrimination Commissioner on 29th July, 2016. She has demonstrated a strong interest in issues affecting older people throughout her professional life. Leaving school at 15 and then managing a small business, she returned to school and gained a BA (Hons) at the University of Sydney and a PhD in Psychology and Dip Ed at Monash University.
She taught allied health science students for 11 years. She studied gerontology at two universities in the USA and used the knowledge gained during those visits to co-develop the first Victorian post-graduate diploma in gerontology and to introduce gerontology into the undergraduate behavioural science courses.
Latest News
Age Discrimination
Human Rights don't diminish with age (2022)
Council of the Ageing (COTA) - Northern Territory (NT) COTA NT Aged care forum: Once in a lifetime reform 2 August 2022 - Parliament House, Darwin 4 August 2022 - Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters, Alice Springs Keynote address: Human Rights don't diminish with age Due to unforeseen circumstances...
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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) Introduction I would like to thank the Property Council of Australia, Retirement...
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Elder abuse resources available in 20 languages
The Australian Human Rights Commission has produced bookmarks and posters in 20 languages to empower communities to recognise elder abuse and know where to seek help. The release of these resources coincides with World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (tomorrow Wednesday 15 June), a day which takes...
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Elder abuse
Elder abuse can take various forms, including: financial, physical, psychological, emotional and sexual abuse, or neglect. No older person should be subjected to any form of abuse.
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Positive ageing
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Age Discrimination in Employment
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