The Ambassador participated in a symposium called ‘Portraits of Ageing: Making the Most of It’. The event aims to celebrate ageing and challenge stereotypes and myths. Noeline is pictured here with the Hon Jennifer Rankine (Minister for Ageing), Anne Wills (MC) and Dr Rosemary Crowley (Chair, Ministerial Advisory Board on Ageing).

Living Life Seniors Radio Interview on 3SER97.7 FM

City of Casey VIC, 6 Oct 2008

Photo of Noeline in the recording studio with the staff from 3SER97.7FM

Noeline with the hosts of the Living Life Seniors Program, Colin Smith, Maureen Veysey and Pat Kahan.

The Living Life Seniors Program on 3SER97.7 FM, based in Cranbourne, Victoria, invited Noeline on their program to talk about her role as the Ambassador and her career in theatre, television and radio. Radio presenters Colin Smith and Maureen Veysey made Noeline feel very welcome and she thoroughly enjoyed the interview.

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City of Casey Ageing Positively Festival

City of Casey VIC, 7 Oct 2008

The Ambassador with the Mayor of Casey, Janet Halsall

Noeline attended the City of Casey's Ageing Positively Festival titled Active through the Arts. The event, which coincided with Victorian Seniors Week, aimed to encourage the participation of seniors in art workshops while providing them with information on a range of opportunities and programs. It also provided seniors with a great fun community experience.

Pictured is Noeline with the Mayor of Casey, Janet Halsall, discussing the 'Age is not a number - focus on the person, not the age' leaflet (a communication guide for community groups, organisations and the media).

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Peninsula Health Ageing Well Expo

Mornington Peninsula VIC, 8 Oct 2008

Photo of Noeline with Diana Ward, Deputy Chairperson of the Peninsula Health Board of Directors, and local resident Richard Chipperfield

Noeline learning new computer skills. Noeline is pictured here with Diana Ward, Deputy Chairperson of the Peninsula Health Board of Directors, and local resident Richard Chipperfield.

Noeline had a great time at the Ageing Well Expo in Mornington Peninsula in early October. The event was free and provided older people with the opportunity to explore ways to ‘age well’ through living active and healthy lives.

There were 37 displays with information on lots of great services in the region and the event had four themes - (a) Keeping Involved (b) Looking after your Health (c) Physical Activity Options, and (d) Living Confidently.

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Red Hat Society - 'Queens Assembly'

Mittagong NSW, 18 Oct 2008

Photo of the Southern Highlands Co-ordinator, Dell Dempster, enjoying the event with Annette Minehan

The Red Hat Society is a world wide group of women over 50. The Mittagong Chapter held a Queens Assembly on 18 October 2008 at Mittagong RSL. Noeline was invited to be a guest speaker at the event. Pictured here (L-R) is the Southern Highlands Co-ordinator, Dell Dempster, enjoying the event with Annette Minehan.

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Byron Lighthouse Run/Walk

Byron Bay NSW, 19 Oct 2008

Photo of noeline with Lisa Parkes, the event organiser, and 10 year old Liam, the youngest participant

Noeline was very excited about participating in the Byron Lighthouse Run, a 10 km event with all proceeds going to the Cancer Council. She wanted to show that you're never too old to take part in activities of this kind. At 70, Noeline shows no sign of slowing down and that's the way she likes it.

The Byron Lighthouse run not only provided a wonderful physical activity for all community members, young and old, it was also a great way to meet people and have fun! The Ambassador is pictured here with Lisa Parkes, the event organiser, and 10 year old Liam, the youngest participant in the race.

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Strictly Ballroom

Collingwood VIC, 22 Oct 2008

The Ambassador attended the Strictly Ballroom event on the 22nd of October 2008. The day involved around 10 hostels and nursing homes coming together for a fun filled day of dancing. The event was attended by residents, staff, residents’ families and friends. Music was supplied by the ‘Huffers and Puffers’, a 27 piece big band made up of retired musicians.

This event is the 6th in a series of ‘Celebration of Life’ events.