The Ageing Well Tackling Ageism Award recognises an individual, community group or organisation that understands the pervasive nature of ageism and can demonstrate tangible actions to confront and overcome discrimination against older South Australians.

The five finalists for 2022 are: The Art Bus, Embraced, Australian Refugee Association (ARA), Kapunda Senior Citizens and Mindset for Life.

The Art Bus has successfully engaged with hundreds of older South Australians to tackle ageism through offering diverse visual arts experiences.

Embraced brings together young artists and older people to forge intergenerational connections through artistic professional development opportunities.

ARA works with more than 100 men from refugee or migrant backgrounds aged 50 and over, helping new arrivals connect and actively participate in the community.

Kapunda Senior Citizens Club is open to all, led by volunteers and offers five diverse weekly social activities.

Mindset for Life challenges people to reconsider and redefine ‘retirement’ to transform how they think and act as they enter this new phase.

The winner of the award will be announced on Friday 2 December as part of the SA Community Achievement Awards.

To cast your vote, click here.

Voting closes on Monday 28 November 2022.