In celebration of the 2025 NSW Seniors Festival and the theme Time to Shine, the Council on the Ageing (COTA) NSW is presenting a series of in-person events hosted by the Sydney Mechanics’ School of Arts (SMSA).
The series kicks off tomorrow, Thursday March 6th, with a panel discussion on Shining a Light on Your Future: Planning for a Fulfilling and Meaningful Retirement.
Other morning and afternoon events include a range of inspiring talks and Q&A sessions, including Shining a Light on Ageism: Uncovering Experiences and Strengths Across Generations and Your Healthcare Journey: Simple Tips for Navigating the System.
Special guests include the NSW Minister for Seniors, Jodie Harrison; the Age Discrimination Commissioner, Robert Fitzgerald AM; writer and commentator Jane Caro AM, and CEO of Relationships Australia NSW, Elisabeth Shaw.
“COTA NSW is excited to present this series of informative and empowering events,” says Chief Executive Officer, Gohar Yazdabadi.
“We remain committed to creating opportunities for seniors to thrive by bringing them together to engage with and learn from their peers and celebrate their shared achievements. All people, regardless of age, must feel empowered to contribute in ways that matter to them.”
All events will be held in the easily accessible SMSA’s Carmichael Theatre, Level 1/280 Pitt St, Sydney, 2000. The events will also be recorded and available to view online.
For more details and to register events go to https://events.humanitix.com/host/cota-nsw-and-smsa.
