October 14th, 2023Ageing well in every colour of the rainbow

A free workshop is being offered to LGBTIQA+ people to help them plan to enjoy a fairly fabulous older age.
Facilitated by Justice Connect in partnership with local LGBTIQA+ support groups, the workshop will help people clarify what matters most as they age and help them communicate their wishes and decisions to the people around them.
“Talking about ageing and end of life plans is not easy,” says Belinda Brain, pictured above, from Sunbury and Cobaw Community Health’s Country LGBTIQA+ Inclusion Program.
“But planning now means you can live the life you want as you age. These are important discussions to have so we got together with the Silver Rainbow Social Club Castlemaine and GLOBE Victoria to provide a safe and supportive space for the rainbow community to do just that.”
The workshop, which takes place later this month in Kyneton, references the guide, Preparing for your future: A conversation guide for the LGBTI+ community, designed to encourage older people to engage with the process of future planning.
Justice Connect will lead participants through the conversation guide, answer questions and facilitate the discussion of ideas.
RSVPs are essential and lunch will be provided. The workshop takes place on Friday, October 20 from 11am to 1.30pm in Kyneton. Register: www.surveymonkey.com/r/your-future-kyneton Details: 5421 1666 or email admin@scchc.org.au