THE HON MARK BUTLER MP
Minister for Mental Health and Ageing
MEDIA RELEASE
MINISTER CONGRATULATES OPSO AWARD WINNERS
Minister for Mental Health and Ageing Mark Butler congratulates the winners of
the Older People Speak Out (OPSO) Awards held in Brisbane last night.
The Department of Health and Ageing – together with the Office for an Ageing
Australia – sponsored four of this year’s OPSO awards, which recognise the
positive portrayal of older people in our media.
“The winners and nominees of this year’s OPSP Awards have portrayed older
people in light of the active, involved and valuable contributions they make to our
community,” Mr Butler said.
“They have demonstrated excellence in positive reporting on older Australians
and the issues that affect them.
“Acknowledging and respecting the role of older people has always been
important, but it’s becoming even more so with Australia’s rapidly ageing
population.
“I encourage Australia’s media to continue its efforts to promote and celebrate
the contribution of older people in our workplaces and communities.”
Mr Butler said the Gillard Government is taking a whole-of-government approach
to addressing positive ageing, recognising the wide range of factors that support
well-being and independence.
This includes reforms relating to retirement incomes, social and economic
participation, housing, and life-long education.
“The Gillard Government recognises the hard work, dedication and effort over
many years by older Australians that have helped make Australia the country that
it is today.”
26 October 2010
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