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National Seniors Australia (NSA) are pleased to invite older people from Armidale and the surrounding region to attend a free Seniors Forum, followed by a facilitated Regional Consultation exploring what supports or limits a good later life in regional communities.

Morning Seniors Forum (open to all, up to 100 people)
9:00am – 11:30am AEDT

The forum will provide practical information updates and an opportunity to ask the experts, including:

• NSA advocacy priorities and current campaigns
• Tips to save money and make the most of NSA benefits
• Staying socially connected through branches and groups
• Navigating Centrelink supports and payments
• Understanding aged care and support at home
• Morning tea and networking

Register now

Facilitated Regional Consultation Session (limited places, up to 20 people)
11:30am – 1:00pm AEDT

Lunch provided from 1:00pm – 2:00pm for those participating in the session. Research will help inform National Seniors Australia policy and recommendations to governments.

This facilitated discussion will explore:

• Barriers older people face to living a good life in the region
• What works well locally and supports ageing well
• How lived experience can inform national advocacy and research
• Insights will contribute to a National Seniors Australia report for the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing.

Who should attend?

• Older people living in regional, rural or remote areas
• Community members interested in ageing well locally
• Those with lived experience of Centrelink, aged care or home support systems.

Cost: Free event.
Registration is essential.
Places for the regional consultation are limited.

To help guide the focus and scope of the Forum discussions, please fill in this short survey. The survey is completely anonymous, and your answers can't be linked to your registration information.

https://surveyresearch.com.au/form/NSAForumRegistrationSurvey