Artists and arts organisations are invited to join U3A Yarra City and a range of guests to discuss 'Active and Healthy Ageing in the City of Yarra.'

Join Dr Sandro Demaio (pictured), CEO of VicHealth to discuss 'Building a common understanding of what a ‘well-being economy’ can offer.'  

Lauren Brooker, Co-ordinator, Active and Healthy Ageing, Yarra City Council gives an introduction to the City of Yarra Active and Healthy Ageing Plan. 

Hear some perspectives of the City of Yarra’s Active and Healthy Ageing Plan from members of U3A Yarra City.

How does Active and Healthy Ageing concepts apply to your/you organisations arts practice? How can you develop and promote Age friendly practices in your art form?

To register for this free event please email: [email protected]
You will receive a reply with a link to the registration page.

Presented as part of Seniors Month.  Supported by the City of Yarra and Yarra Libraries. 

Global and Local Context 

The UN has designated the Decade of Healthy Ageing and the City of Yarra has committed to the age-friendly Victoria declaration as well as the WHO’s global age friendly cities guide. Progressive Councils throughout the world are using the WHO’s framework to create age-friendly cities based on eight domains that directly influence the quality of life and well-being of people 50+. 

U3A Yarra City are building on the connections with interested community groups to organise a creative discussion about tailoring these big concepts and strategies into action at the local level that fits our specific environment and demographics. 

This event has been modified to take it online due to the Covid19 restrictions. The aim is to hold a second event in early 2022 to allow face-to-face contact to facilitate networking.