About Embolden
Embolden is an annual Festival (Congress, Symposium, Market, Fashion event) combating ageism and building respect for older people. It provides a unique opportunity for service providers, older people, community leaders, advocates, policy makers - and anyone who works with older people, to learn from each other and accelerate the pace of change.
Embolden recognises older people, and people living with dementia, as leaders, innovators and influencers. We want to promote cross cultural/disciplinary learning and respect, accelerate the pace of change and build evidence. The Festival takes a critical theory approach; critiquing the values, beliefs, attitudes and behaviours towards older people.
Embolden recognises older people, and people living with dementia, as leaders, innovators and influencers. We want to promote cross cultural/disciplinary learning and respect, accelerate the pace of change and build evidence. The Festival takes a critical theory approach; critiquing the values, beliefs, attitudes and behaviours towards older people.
Legacy
After each Festival we gather the presentations and resources developed and pull them together into a report and a webpage of resources. Click on the 'past festivals' tab to read more about each festival.
What's next?
The #Embolden2024 program has been launched. Go to the Celebrate Ageing website for information (here) and check out the 2024 legacy webpage of resources (here) when the event is complete.
More information
The Embolden Festival is an initiative of Celebrate Ageing Ltd, a charity combatting ageism and building respect for older people. If you would like more information on the event or how to support us please contact Dr Catherine Barrett on 0429 582 237 or email: [email protected]
