What is ageism?
Ageism is all around us. In fact, because ageing is a universal experience, it is an unfortunate reality that most of us will experience ageism at some point in our lifetimes. You may be on the receiving end of it, see it happening to others or perpetuate ageism yourself, even unintentionally.
The Challenging Ageism short courses will shine a light on what it's like to experience ageism and the common assumptions and behaviours that are contributing to ageist attitudes.
In these one-hour courses, you will explore what ageism is, where it comes from and the serious consequences it has for older people and the societies they live in. You will learn to recognise ageism, either within yourself or in a healthcare setting, and explore a range of proactive strategies you can put in place to challenge it.
Discover our Ageism short courses
Take the first step with our “Challenging ageism for everyone” short course which has been developed for a broader audience, including consumers and students, and for older people themselves.
If you are a professional in a healthcare or aged care setting you can choose to progress to our extension unit “Challenging ageism in health and aged care settings".
Learn about ageism from experts

Brian Abbey

Jennifer Abbey

Professor
Justin Beilby

Dr
Rachel Ambagtsheer

Lyn Whiteway

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