In collaboration with Campfire x and Eleanor Duncan Aboriginal Services, this Aboriginal men’s group yarn about staying strong and putting assistive products to the test. Watch the videos below to hear them share what works for them.
Community leaders yarn about getting older, the challenges they face, and the knowledge they’ve gained along the way. Listen to their experiences of staying independent, strong, and resilient, and how everyday tools and connection to family, community, and Country can help.
“The choice of what we’ve got out there is what surprised me – to learn that there’s products that can make things a little bit easier, and being able to adapt and use those products was really a highlight.”
— Uncle Barry 'BJ' Duncan (Gomeroi)Independence 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.
Mick Pittman, BJ Duncan, Wayne Cook, and Josh Angeles from Eleanor Duncan Aboriginal Services men's group explain how connection and shared experiences build strength and inspire the next generation.
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.
Listen as they explore low-cost assistive technology options. These stories show that in the face of life’s challenges, with the right information and support, every older person can build on their strengths and inspire the next generation.
Co-founder of the Koori Knockout, Victor Wright reflects on the history of the game and how he draws on family, Culture, and Country to keep strong through a dementia diagnosis.
Through storytelling, time on Country, and cultural practice, we’re reminded that older people hold memories and wisdom that nourish brain health, strengthen community, and keep culture thriving.
A shorter yarn with Mick Pittman explaining how everyday tools help him adapt and stay independent with confidence.
Mick explains why there’s no shame in seeking help, and that by learning, staying active, and embracing supports like assistive technology, independence and wellbeing can be strengthened.