We are listening
The #ReadytoListen project was launched in 2021 to help prevent sexual assault in residential aged care. Every World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, Celebrate Ageing Ltd renews the calls for service providers and community leaders to share their commitment to being #ReadyToListen when older people disclose sexual assault.
- Service providers are invited to complete the online learning module (click link here) and share a selfie displaying the message that they are #ReadyToListen - click template here and see examples below
- Community leaders are invited to share the #ReadyToListen message with their local community. Download the information pack by clicking the link here
Photo Gallery
Thankyou to everyone who shared their #ReadyToListen message. If you would like to share your support, please email a photograph or film using details below - so we can share your photo or film here to inspire others. Special thanks to the delegates from Elder Abuse Action Australia's Turn Up the Volume Elder Abuse Conference.
Male community leaders
Thanks to the Older Women's Network NSW for producing a film with messages from male community leaders about the importance of being #ReadyToListen to older women - with messages from David Wenham, Barry du Bois, Paul Capsis, Greg Mullins, Terrence Priester, Jonathon Biggins, Clarence Slockee, James Valentine, Alistair Trung and Robyn Williams.
Thanks also to Harry Built Engineering in Ballarat for being our first business to participate and to the Ballarat Courier for covering this story.
Thanks also to Harry Built Engineering in Ballarat for being our first business to participate and to the Ballarat Courier for covering this story.
Further information
If you would like more information on the #ReadyToListen project please contact Dr Catherine Barrett on 0429 582 237 or email: [email protected]
Partners
The #ReadyToListen project has been funded by the Department of Health and is being delivered by the Older Person's Advocacy Network, in partnership with Celebrate Ageing and the Older Women's Network, New South Wales. The Project Coordinator, Dr Catherine Barrett, is the Director of Celebrate Ageing and long term advocate for prevention of the sexual assault of older women.