Filmed in partnership with Campfire x, the Guriwal Aboriginal Corporation women’s group tries out different assistive products and reflects on what supports their wellbeing.
Strong Aboriginal women yarn about tough days and proud moments as they navigate later life, and how everyday tools can help Mob feel more in control.
"I am the controller of my own life - I cherish every day."
— Aunty Dulcie Sait, La Perouse community ElderIndependence isn’t about doing it all alone. It’s about staying strong in your connection to who you are, your culture, and community. In partnership with Campfire x, these are the stories of Elders staying grounded and guided by what matters most to them.
The ladies of Guriwal Aboriginal Corporation yarn about their tough days and proud moments as they get older, and how everyday tools can help Mob feel more in control.
Listen to these incredible older Aboriginal women from the La Perouse community in NSW, yarn about what healthy ageing means to them. Lisa and Eleanor from LiveUp, explore and chat about tools that could help them feel connected and strong for longer.
These videos can help spark gentle, culturally grounded conversations with older people and their families about staying independent and seeking support.
If you’d like support incorporating the videos into your practice, or facilitating a similar yarning circle, you can contact the LiveUp community engagement team at communities@liveup.org.au or call 1800 951 971.
Marjorie and Lorraine share beautiful memories of growing up together and remind us of the importance of friendship, laughter, and always coming back to Country.
Learn about the tools they use to help them at home and how they’re still doing social activities they enjoy, such as walking, catching up with friends, staying active in their community, and staying connected to their love for Country.
Barbara McGrady shares her inspiring story of managing her health condition while working, and proves that ageing is an accumulation of strength, skill, and wisdom.
Barbara McGrady is a Gomeroi/Gamilaraay Murri Yinah woman and has had an impressive career as a professional photojournalist. Her work has focused on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander excellence, sport, activism, and community. In this video, she reflects on some important life moments.