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 Abuse Helpline. As well as enabling older […]
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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 IAHSA/ACSA conference, 30 August – 3 September, 2015, Anderson Simfukwe is our Ambassador for Zambia. Anderson
Ambassador update: Anderson Simfukwe, Zambia Read More »
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 SAGE Study Tour programs offer delegates an educative, professional and culturally appropriate study experience
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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 Ministry of Social Integration, Social Security and National Solidarity. Our delegation attending and presenting at
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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 Alzheimer’s Day, 21 September, and World Alzheimer’s month is more important than ever before. Through this year’s theme of ‘Know
Spark of Life delivering excellence in dementia care across the Commonwealth Read More »
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 Commonwealth, celebrating goodness and giving support and reassurance in turbulent times.
A tribute to Her Majesty The Queen Read More »
The Commonwealth Games are an exciting event on the Commonwealth’s calendar, uniting the Commonwealth countries in a celebration of sport and human performance. Held every four years, (except for during World War II), the Games have grown from featuring 11 countries and 400 athletes, to a global spectacle of 4,600 sports men and women from
Commonwealth Masters Games concept Read More »
The Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) is probably the most important event on The Commonwealth’s calendar. It brings together delegations from 54 nations from Africa, the Caribbean and Americas, Europe, Asia, and the Pacific. Through its four forums, Youth, Women’s, People’s and Business forum, CHOGM aims to reinforce multilateral cooperation, explore new opportunities, and
CommonAge delegation at The Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) Read More »
The perspective and contribution of older people must be included at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM), 20-25 June, 2022 As Heads of Government of Commonwealth nations gather in Kigali, Rwanda for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM), and as they pay their respects to Her Majesty the Queen for her long and selfless service,
The Commonwealth is home to 2.5 billion people, and includes both advanced economies and developing countries. 32 of the members are small states, including many island nations. According to the data platform Knoema, approximately over 2.38 million people aged 60+ were in the Commonwealth in 2020. But we need to bear in mind, high adult
#RefuseToAbuse this World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Read More »