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Latrobe City launches Positive Ageing Festival on 6 Oct 2022
Latrobe City Council was proud to welcome Commissioner for Senior Victorians Gerard Mansour to the region as he hosted an Ageing Well consultation yesterday to understand the perspectives of local seniors and elders.
The session was held as part of a state-wide consultation for the Commissioner to hear about what matters most to older Victorians including enhancing respect and addressing ageism, digital inclusion, social connection and health. During the session the Commissioner together with the Mayor of Latrobe City Councillor Kellie O'Callaghan officially launched Latrobe City's Positive Ageing Festival.
Commissioner for Senior Victorians Gerard Mansour and Latrobe City Mayor Kellie O'Callaghan
Opportunity to provide feedback
Mayor of Latrobe City, Councillor Kellie O'Callaghan thanked Commissioner Mansour for visiting Latrobe City and taking the time to engage with our valued seniors and elders. "It has been an honour to host Commissioner for Senior Victorians Gerard Mansour and the Ageing Well consultations in Latrobe City. We thank the Commissioner for his visit and for providing our community with an opportunity to provide their feedback and ideas."
"Toda's session aligns with our work in this space, acknowledging the importance of supporting positive ageing in our community and the broader Statewide approach to prioritising ageing well. It was also wonderful to officially launch our first ever expanded month-long Positive Ageing Festival."
"It forms part of the broader Victorian Seniors Festival, which has been a much-loved part of our social calendar for many years. We hope to see many of our local people involved in the events including our Country Concert with Lonnie Lee, storytime featuring Latrobe Orchestra Chamber and gentle moves classes," said Cr. O'Callaghan. For more information about council's Positive Ageing Festival happening across October please call 1300 367 700 or visit Positive Ageing Festival page.
Pictures from Latrobe City Council website.
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