Events
March 2012
Information and photos from events the Ambassador for Ageing attended in, March 2012.
Port Macquarie U3A NSW Annual Conference - 29 March 2012
Noeline was asked to speak at the U3A's NSW Annual Conference in Port Macquarie about the importance of learning while we age.Although relatively small numbers of older people participate in mainstream formal education, larger numbers of older people participate in less formal learning and training activities, such as joining the U3A organisation.
"U3A is a very worthwhile organisation on the landscape of active ageing in Australia," Noeline said.
"Organisations such as U3A encourage retired people to take part in learning activities for pleasure in a relaxed environment at a low cost.
"What you learn at U3A builds on the wealth of a person's knowledge and it also provides an opportunity for people to share their knowledge with others," Noeline said.
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COTA ACT - Seniors Day Expo - 22 March 2012
As part of Seniors Week in the ACT, the Ambassador was invited to open COTA ACT's new Education Stage at the Seniors Day Expo, held at the Bus Depot Markets building. Noeline received a warm welcome from participants and stall holders alike. Before giving her speech, Noeline walked around the Expo and met many of the stall holders and spoke with them about what activities they had planned for the day and what information they were promoting."I just love going to Expos like this because they provide so much valuable information for seniors and they provide an opportunity for older people to have a fun day out," Noeline said.
During her speech Noeline talked about how important Seniors Weeks are in recognising and celebrating older Australians, and the contribution they make to our nation. Noeline also spoke about healthy active ageing, the importance of looking after your pelvic floor muscles and the value of volunteering.
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Gundagai Healthy Ageing Expo - Wednesday, 21 March 2012
The Gundagai Healthy Ageing Expo was well attended by local seniors and there was a lot of helpful information available to the public.During the day a local nutritionist gave a presentation on cooking for one. She cooked an omelette for one which was a big hit with the audience. The nutritionist said that not only are eggs nutritious, easily available, relatively inexpensive and simple to prepare, they are also an essential part of a healthy balanced diet.
The recipe the nutritionist demonstrated was adapted from the Healthy Food Guide Australia (www.healthyfoodguide.com.au)."It is very important we eat a good diet whether we are a single person or not. We need to make sure we don't just have vegemite on toast for dinner if we are living alone. It is important to cook ourselves a healthy meal at night so we get the nutrients we need to keep our bodies strong and healthy," Noeline said.
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Today Show Interview - 19 March 2012
To promote Seniors Week in NSW Noeline was interviewed by Lisa Wilkinson of the Today Show.Noeline talked to Lisa about some of the great things about growing older and she described some of the things older people get up to after retirement.
Clinical Excellence Commission - NSW Falls Prevention Program Video Project - 8 March 2012
Noeline was asked by the Clinical Excellence Commission, NSW Health, to feature in a video promoting the importance of exercise, diet, vitamin D and calcium. The video is about promoting falls prevention and bone health, and aims to highlight what older people can do to prevent a fall and serious injury, such as fractures.Once the video has been finalised it will be available for viewing on the NSW Ministry of Health's website www.activeandhealth.nsw.gov.au
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Sapphire Coast U3A AGM - 7 March 2012
Noeline was invited to the Sapphire Coast U3A annual general meeting to talk about the importance of mental agility as we age. The organisers of the event were expecting around 50 people to attend the meeting but many more than that came along to hear Noeline speak.Noeline talked about keeping actively involved with current affairs and socially important issues. She explained that retirement doesn't mean we should stop being interested in what is happening on the political or social landscape.
Noeline finished her speech by congratulating everyone there for embracing life long learning. "It's important that we continue to challenge ourselves and learning something new is a great way to keep the brain agile and active," Noeline said.
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Merimbula Evening VIEW Club International Women's Day Dinner - 6 March 2012
Noeline was thrilled to see so many women attend the International Women's Day Dinner, hosted by the Merimbula Evening VIEW Club.Members from other VIEW clubs in the region came along to join in the festivities celebrating this very important awareness day.
Noeline talked about some of the many reasons why women should be celebrated, and she congratulated the VIEW Club for providing it's members, who are all women, with a safe and nurturing environment when they spend their time doing good deeds.
It was a great night and the Merimbula Evening VIEW Club should be congratulated for organising such a worthwhile event.
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