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CommonAge supports launch of South African toll free National Elder Abuse Helpline

We were delighted to be a part of the launch of an exciting new initiative in South Africa to help combat elder abuse and enable elders to enjoy a sense of safety and dignity. On 23 November, The Association for the Aged (Tafta) launched a Toll-free National Elder...

Ambassador update: Anderson Simfukwe, Zambia

21/11/22 | News, People

Our Ambassadors are an integral part in the CommonAge network, and their support is vital to our campaigning. As a recipient of our scholarship fund to enable our professional colleagues from developing countries of the Commonwealth to join us in Perth at the...

Bringing Australian and UK sector leaders together

30/10/22 | News, People

Together with our partner Standard Wise International (SWI), we were delighted to recently host a dinner for Australian and UK aged care sector leaders. The Australian leaders were visiting the UK as part of a SAGE (Studying and Advancing Global Eldercare) tour. The...

Setting up a Healthy Ageing Task Force for Mauritius

20/10/22 | Events, News, People

With the theme of ‘Setting up a healthy ageing task force for Mauritius’ we were delighted to partner with Le Groupement FIAPA (Fédération Internationale des Associations de Personnes Agées), to organise an exciting joint International Forum, in collaboration with the...

Spark of Life delivering excellence in dementia care across the Commonwealth

21/09/22 | Events, News, People

With researches predicting global dementia cases will trip to 150million by 2050, and the World Alzheimer Report revealing up to 85% of people living with dementia may not receive post-diagnosis care raising awareness of these conditions today, through World...

A tribute to Her Majesty The Queen

08/09/22 | Events, News, People

Over 70 years ago, a 25-year-old woman in grief promised to serve her country and the Commonwealth. She emerged as a remarkable female leader with a global legacy, who kept her word to serve; with grace and consistency throughout her reign, she encouraged our...