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Listening to the voices of older women

Listening to older women and amplifying their voices is critical to preventing sexual assault of older women. On this page we share the resources developed for the Ready to Listen project, preventing sexual assault in residential aged care. 

The #ReadyToListen project was led by the Older Person's Advocacy Network, in partnership with Celebrate Ageing and the Older Women's Network, New South Wales. Project Coordinator Dr Catherine Barrett, a long term advocate for prevention of the sexual assault of older women. 

Older Women's MAP

coming soon  

Social media campaign

The Older Women's Network NSW produced a series of social media tiles to reach out to older women to let them know we are #ReadyToListen. Double click the tiles below and then right click to save and share. 
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Messages from male community leaders


The Older Women's Network NSW produced a film with messages from male community leaders about the importance of being #ReadyToListen to older women.
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​Thanks to David Wenham, Barry du Bois, Paul Capsis, Greg Mullins, Terrence Priester, Jonathon Biggins, Clarence Slockee, James Valentine, Alistair Trung and Robyn Williams for their leadership.

Stories from Older Women

Older women were interviewed for the #ReadyToListen Older Women's MAP to explore knowledge of their sexual rights and their suggested strategies to prevent sexual assault of older women. The participants shared verbal responses and were then invited to choose an image that represented their experience. Images and stories coming soon 

More information

If you would like more information about this project, please contact:
  • Project Coordinator Dr Catherine Barrett by phone on: 0429582237 or email: director@celebrateageing.com 
  • Older Women's Network NSW: ceo@ownnsw.org.au

Project 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. 
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(c) 2016 OPAL Institute, part of Celebrate Ageing 
Phone: 0429 582 237 or Email: director@celebrateageing.org

We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of country throughout Australia and recognise their continuing connection to
​land, waters and culture. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging. 
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