What makes an old person an Elder?

How do we create Eldership in Australia?

What could the Elders do?

We know Elders can be wise and graceful and bring healing and insight – if we create the space and if the Elders themselves have done the work.

But what space do we need to create? And what work must the Elders do?

The Eldership Project is actually an online directory of projects dedicated to developing or deploying Elders in Australia.

To see it, go to: www.eldership.com.au

We are hosting A Forum on Eldership on March 26.

The aims are to:
• define Eldership and the potential roles of Elders
• explore possible rites of passage into Eldership
• describe projects that could help to create modern Eldership
• inspire people to begin or further develop such projects

It should be understood that creating Eldership is NOT about entertaining or occupying senior citizens. This is about re-creating the lost magic of Elders – their arts, their knowledge, their cultural value and responsibilities. This is life and death stuff. We’re suffering the loss of Elders. This is an opportunity to call their forms and power from the ashes.

Andrew would love to hear your thoughts, dreams, experiences and ideas.

We’d like to see you at
A Forum on Eldership.
Multicultural Hub
Elizabeth St, opposite Queen Vic markets
March 26
9am-2pm
Morning tea will be provided.
Lunch – please bring it with you or pop to the markets.
RSVP essential as there are only 90 places available: andrew@horabin.com or 0409 884 369.

If you can’t make it to the event but would like to contribute to the discussion, please email us.