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New/Old: Designing to Defy Ageism
September 7, 2022 @ 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
The Royal Commission into Aged Care laid bare not just a flawed system but a collective failure of imagination in the way we approach ageing and ageism in Australia. But its recommendations barely mentioned design, much less conceived it as a possible solution.
This panel discussion invites four different innovators to explore how better design – of not just space but policy – can help us fight ageism and create the homes, communities and care we want for ourselves and our families. We’ll explore unconscious ageism and stereotypes, the roadblocks these create for contemporary seniors, and key solutions for designing more inclusive, empathetic, innovative communities.
Panellists include James Kelly, Seniors Living & Care Partner at ClarkeHopkinsClarke Architects, Prof Pazit Levinger, Principal Researcher and exercise physiologist at the National Ageing Research Institute (NARI), Natasha Wilkinson, CEO of Donwood Community Aged Care, and Dr Kaele Stokes, Dr Kaele Stokes, Executive Director of Advocacy and Research at Dementia Australia. Our moderator is David Wright-Howie, Senior Policy Officer, Aged Care Reform at COTA (Council on the Ageing).
Join us for a free, inspiring discussion for all ages.
Speaker Details:
James Kelly, ClarkeHopkinsClarke Architects
James Kelly leads ClarkeHopkinsClarke Architects’ Seniors Living & Care team, which masterplans and designs future-focused, intergenerational communities supporting inclusivity, agency and social connections. He writes for seniors and health media and is an engaging industry commentator and advocate on issues including best practice-design and defying ageism.
Prof. Pazit Levinger, National Ageing Research Institute
Prof Pazit Levinger (B.Ed, PhD) is a Principal Researcher at the National Ageing Research Institute (NARI). An accredited exercise physiologist with expertise in active ageing and age-friendly outdoor sites designed for older people, she works with government bodies in strategic development, built environment planning and public health impact.
Natasha Wilkinson, CEO Donwood Community Aged Care
Natasha Wilkinson is CEO of Donwood Community Aged Care and brings 15 years’ experience in the aged care sector. Her diverse professional background and clinical passion combine to ensure Natasha takes an innovative approach to caring. A hands-on, customer service focussed leader, she believes passionately in proactive, personalised care delivery and designing more home-like environments.
Dr Kaele Stokes, Executive Director of Advocacy and Research at Dementia Australia
Dr Kaele Stokes is Executive Director of Advocacy and Research at Dementia Australia. Her strategic and policy focus includes elevating the voice of people living with dementia, advocacy on key issues for people impacted by dementia, building community awareness through dementia-friendly communities, and supporting international and national research. She has a background in retirement living and aged care.
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