Ageism in society

Ageism, defined as prejudice or discrimination on the basis of a person’s age, is an often-overlooked form of bias in today’s society. It ’s impacts, however, are significant on how people are perceived, related to and given opportunities in the workplace, governmental systems and everyday interactions. While age can be a useful tool to enhance generational understanding and customise service delivery, when it is overly emphasised, it can lead to discrimination and division. In this report we unpack Ageism, it’s impact and building social cohesion.

You’ll discover:

• Australia’s relationship with age
• Unpacking the leading cause of ageism
• The tangible impacts of ageism
• Strategies that move beyond us vs. them narratives and toward genuine intergenerational partnership