Film showcases hopes of older Western Australians

The stories and hopes of six Juniper aged care residents will be showcased at the WA Made Film Festival in Perth, amplifying the voices of older Western Australians.

Juniper Aged Care and tsp studio have secured a public premiere for their film that brings together residents, research and art to highlight the link between social connection, activity and happiness.

Wise: The voice of older Western Australians will premiere at the WA Made Film Festival on 22 February as part of the Aging Gracefully Short Film Showcase.

With aged care gearing up to be a key focus of the upcoming Federal election, Juniper chief executive officer Russell Bricknell said he was delighted the film will reach an audience beyond the aged care sector.

Russell Bricknell (Juniper)

“This film captures beautifully the research and artwork we commissioned for our 75th anniversary, but more importantly, it amplifies the voices of a demographic that is often unheard and unrecognised,” Mr Bricknell said.

“How we treat, perceive and engage with older people is a conversation we need to have as a wider society,” Mr Bricknell added. “This is not only the responsibility of those that provide the care to older people, but each and every one of us.”

The film highlights the personal stories and hopes for the future of six older Western Australians woven into findings made from research done by CoreData WA on issues affecting older Western Australians, including how their encounters with ageism.

The research also includes a “happiness index,” which measures what brings meaning and joy to older Western Australian people’s lives. The film aims to highlight the vital link between social connection, physical activity and happiness and the importance of tackling ageism.

The film will also feature commissioned photos by celebrated photographer Steve Wise of Brian O’Grady, Jill Jack, Pat Edmonds, Lionel Wilson, Di Annear and Margaret Halsmith, the six older Western Australians featured in the project.

Lionel Wilson (left) and Steve Wise (tsp studio)

The full report commissioned by Juniper can be read here.

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