Hear from inspirational WA Senior Australian of the Year Theresa Kwok about ageing well.
We are now in our golden era! After a lifetime spent saving and looking after others, you can now totally focus on yourself and do the things you like. This is what you should be proud of and treasure. Spoil yourself, make your life enjoyable and fun!
— Theresa KwokTheresa Kwok is CEO of Perth’s Chung Wah Community & Aged Care. She is dedicated to helping older migrants settle in Australia and has won many awards for her contributions to her community, including WA Senior Australian of the Year in 2023.
In 2024, LiveUp was lucky enough to sit down with Theresa and get some of her thoughts on positive ageing.
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About Theresa
Theresa was born in Hong Kong and moved to Australia over 35 years ago. She left behind her home, friends, and a career in social work. The big move was not easy, but it inspired her to help other older immigrants in Australia.
Today, Theresa is the CEO of Chung Wah CAC. She works with aged care providers and community groups to support people from different cultures and language backgrounds. Her goal is to help them age with dignity and a positive outlook.
Theresa helps care for around 800 clients. Many of them speak little or no English because they moved to Australia later in life. She speaks up about the challenges and strengths of older immigrants in Australia, so that others can better understand and support them.
About Chung Wah
The Chung Wah Association was founded in 1909. Now it's the largest Chinese non-profit in Western Australia.
Here's some of what Chung Wah does:
- Promotes multiculturalism
- Supports Chinese education
- Organises cultural events
- Provides community and aged care
- Offers social activities
Chung Wah strives to improve the lives of diverse people in Western Australia, especially those who don’t speak English.
You can find more about Chung Wah Association via the link below:
Chung Wah Association Inc 中华会馆 – Chung Wah Association Inc 中华会馆
References
LiveUp. (2024). Interview with Theresa Kwok. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXJL8iz7rCQ&ab_channel=LiveUp
Australian Department of Health and Aged Care. (2023, August). Theresa's story – Celebrating culture, connection and community. https://www.health.gov.au/news/theresas-story-celebrating-culture-connection-and-community
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