Ageing in Colour: the impact of intersectionality on the ageing experience

Intersectionality is the idea that people have multiple parts to their identity - such as race, gender, or social class - and that these parts can overlap to create unique experiences, especially when it comes to facing challenges or discrimination.

Ageing in Colour aims to raise awareness and share experiences and knowledge about the challenges faced by diverse communities, as well as highlight work that address these issues.

This event will include international perspectives from ,">span>, a proud Two-Spirit, Métis, Certified Registered Nurse from Vancouver, Canada. Jessy is Lead of the Indigenous Sex and Gender Team (Vancouver Coastal Health), Director of Two-Spirit Health with the Community Based Research Centre and Advisory Member at the Centre for Gender and Sexual Health Equity (University of British Columbia).

The health and safety of our patrons is our top priority, and this event will abide by the Public Health Order prevailing at the time. Please follow our conditions of entry, and check back here for updated information prior to the event.

Do not attend the event if you feel unwell, have recently experienced any cold or flu-like symptoms or are awaiting the results of a COVID-19 test.

The John Niland Scientia Building is located at UNSW Sydney's Kensington Campus (Kensington%20Campus%20Map_The%20Roundhouse.pdf).

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The John Niland Scientia Building is located at UNSW Sydney's Kensington Campus (G19 on map). The closest accessible drop off point to the Scientia Building is the east entrance (UNSW%20Kensington-%20Accessibility%20Access%20Paths%20and%20Bathrooms.pdf).">span>). Vehicles need to arrive via Gate 11 on Botany Street. The closest accessible parking is available in the Botany Street Parking Station (UNSW%20Kensington-%20Accessibility%20Access%20Paths%20and%20Bathrooms.pdf).

Assisted listening like hearing loop can be provided upon request.

UNSW is easily accessible via public transport. Call the Transport Infoline on 131 500 or visit transportnsw.info.

Paid casual and visitor parking is offered via the CellOPark App and ‘pay by plate meters’. parking-campus.

UNSW Diversity Festival is an annual celebration, this year taking place 16-20 September 2024. Diversity Festival brings students and staff together to embrace the diversity of our community, enrich identity and ignite conversations about how we can foster a more inclusive society.

Proudly hosted by ,">span>, the 2024 program features events and activities on themes and topics that include cultural diversity, neurodivergence, accessibility, LGBTQIA+ inclusion, social impact, and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

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For event enquiries or to discuss your access requirements, please contact [email protected].