Has Seniors’ Month got you wondering what you can do to advocate for yourself and others in need? Join AFN’s Peta Dampney (Consumer Engagement Coordinator) and Darren Young CEO of COTA QLD along with other special guests in a public forum to discuss the importance of advocacy in older person’s health needs, social issues and involvement in research and policy development.
If you are new to advocacy, haven’t started yet or are even well experienced then this online forum is for you. We will come together to all learn from each other and hear from those working in the advocacy field to inspire all of us to continue our own advocacy journeys.
Register here: to Join us online at 11.30am QLD time on Tuesday 29 October.
11:30am (Brisbane, QLD – AEST; no daylight savings observed)
Session hosts:
Darren Young – CEO, COTA Queensland
As CEO of COTA Queensland, Darren Young is committed to advocating for the rights and wellbeing of older Queenslanders. He is passionate about combating ageism, creating an age-friendly state, and ensuring that seniors’ voices are central in developing policies and services that support healthy, fulfilling lives as we age.
Peta Dempney – Consumer Engagement Coordinator, The Australian Frailty Network
Dedicated to improving the lives of those impacted by frailty, Peta’s work focuses on empowering individuals and amplifying consumer voices. She believes that consumers are at the heart of all initiatives and builds community partnerships to ensure that consumer feedback shapes impactful advancements.
