Event Encourages Australians to Stay Active
On 6th May, Australia will celebrate its first National Healthy Ageing Day, focusing on practical methods to help Australians maintain strength and independence as they age. The event addresses the nation’s rapidly ageing population, offering a chance to rethink support strategies for longer, healthier lives. Healthy ageing is highlighted through evidence-based actions like staying active and socially connected. Using appropriate tools to maintain independence is central to the initiative.n
Andrea Morris, CEO of iLA, stated, “Ageing well doesn’t require big changes. It starts with small, achievable actions that support strength, connection and independence. National Healthy Ageing Day is about encouraging people to take those steps.”n
Theme: Keep Doing What Mattersn
The theme, ‘Keep Doing What Matters’, encourages individuals to consider personal values, such as hobbies or social bonds, and how healthy ageing can support these goals. The National Healthy Ageing Day website offers resources for individuals, workplaces, and the health sector to engage with the initiative. It aims to make healthy ageing a shared national priority.n
Pat Sparrow, CEO of COTA Australia, commented, “National Healthy Ageing Day recognises the importance of supporting people to stay independent and keep doing what they love. COTA Australia is proud to support the inaugural National Healthy Ageing Day and the message behind it: that everyone should have the opportunity to age with strength, independence, and dignity.”n
The day invites all Australians to participate, making healthy ageing a national priority. More information and resources are available at had.org.au, including tailored advice for individuals and organisations seeking to promote healthy ageing.n
ILA, a for-purpose organisation, focuses on helping people and communities live and age well through innovative digital solutions and aged care assessments. By connecting communities with accessible healthy ageing resources, iLA supports people in midlife to build healthy habits and assists older individuals in continuing to do what matters most to them.n
Last updated: 29 June 2026, 12:16 pm
