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Beyond Age online exhibition

Victorians all throughout the state have been hard at work, reflecting on their lives and creating their own Beyond Age storyboard.

We encourage you to browse through the storyboards that have been created this year, and to submit your own later into the campaign.

Please note that the storyboards below cannot be reproduced or used without prior approval by COTA Victoria and Seniors Rights Victoria.

"Discover and nourish your intuition and instincts. Learn to acknowledge them as the wisdom of your elders past."
“Discover and nourish your intuition and instincts. Learn to acknowledge them as the wisdom of your elders past.”
"Listen to the advice of others throughout life, but always do what feels right for you."
“Listen to the advice of others throughout life, but always do what feels right for you.”
"Good health plus old friends plus financial independence equals happy ageing."
“Good health plus old friends plus financial independence equals happy ageing.”
Although you've been diagnosed with HIV, don't give up. Experience the joys of growing older. Life is great.
Although you’ve been diagnosed with HIV, don’t give up. Experience the joys of growing older. Life is great.
“Mom always said, 'everything happens for a reason and at the right time.' Patience is a virtue. Growing older is a privilege and I am living a happy blessed life.”
“Mom always said, ‘everything happens for a reason and at the right time.’ Patience is a virtue. Growing older is a privilege and I am living a happy blessed life.”
"Try not to spend your life worrying about what other people think of your choices. Keep learning and visit new environments."
“Try not to spend your life worrying about what other people think of your choices. Keep learning and visit new environments.”
“The very best thing about ageing is that you’ve learned to smell bull$%#@. It’s a great place to be!”
“The very best thing about ageing is that you’ve learned to smell bull$%#@. It’s a great place to be!”
When you get older there will be more hills. Remember work harder, hills don’t go for ever.
When you get older there will be more hills. Remember work harder, hills don’t go for ever.
"Be authentic, considered, consistent, connected, collaborative, and brave. Worthwhile change takes planning and time."
“Be authentic, considered, consistent, connected, collaborative, and brave. Worthwhile change takes planning and time.”
"Discover and nourish your intuition and instincts. Learn to acknowledge them as the wisdom of your elders past."
"Listen to the advice of others throughout life, but always do what feels right for you."
"Good health plus old friends plus financial independence equals happy ageing."
Although you've been diagnosed with HIV, don't give up. Experience the joys of growing older. Life is great.
“Mom always said, 'everything happens for a reason and at the right time.' Patience is a virtue. Growing older is a privilege and I am living a happy blessed life.”
"Try not to spend your life worrying about what other people think of your choices. Keep learning and visit new environments."
“The very best thing about ageing is that you’ve learned to smell bull$%#@. It’s a great place to be!”
When you get older there will be more hills. Remember work harder, hills don’t go for ever.
"Be authentic, considered, consistent, connected, collaborative, and brave. Worthwhile change takes planning and time."
Be true to yourself and enjoy the journey. Life has many twists and turns and you’ll learn from them all.
You are incredibly lucky and loved. Know it, feel it, and enjoy the wonderful ride. And buy Apple shares! -Shelley
Getting older is natural and life is meant to keep moving on an unending road. Don’t stop.
Be confident, and don’t waste time worrying what other people think of you. You’re OK!
Be prepared, have a plan and be ready to implement it.
Enjoy every experience you have, keep learning, keep healthy, and be happy. Good health and wisdom will be yours.
You might be a spring chicken but it doesn’t mean you become an old chook. Speak out when others are disrespectful of your age.
Like your younger self, be smart and fit even when age catches up with you.
Be positive throughout your life! Negativism gets you nowhere.
You can look back with joy and satisfaction at a life well lived. Your knowledge is valuable and will make a positive contribution to the future.
Be curious about everything. Who knows what you’ll discover.
Trust your instinct. Don’t allow authority figures to control or shape your life in ways that compromise your integrity.
Your golden years will be the best years of your life.
While getting older is unavoidable, you’ll be fine and become the person you want to be.
Express and practice love when you have a family. Financial health is as important as physical, mental and social health.
Stay positive! Identify the values and aims that are important to you and follow them. Be open to change.
Take opportunities as they arise. Don’t sweat the big things. Use empathy daily and learn from those around you.
You learn that things always change. You can change too. Don’t be afraid to leave things behind that belong in the past. -Julia
Follow your passions!
Getting older is a privilege. I’ve lived, I’ve learned, I’m ageing and I matter.
"Try to live each day like it's your last."
"The sun will always come out tomorrow. Just hang in there."
"No regrets."
"Learn to be tolerant and learn to give and take."
"Be kind to yourself and stay true to yourself."
"Kindness, intelligence, and education trump appearance..."
"Exploit life to the fullest."
"Don't overthink things that don't matter..."
"Exercise your mind and body. Stay truthful..."
"Be fearless in all you do..."
"Don't stress the little things, and enjoy life."
Trust your gut feelings about people and situations. Do what is right for yourself.
"Discover and nourish your intuition and instincts. Learn to acknowledge them as the wisdom of your elders past."
"Listen to the advice of others throughout life, but always do what feels right for you."
"Good health plus old friends plus financial independence equals happy ageing."
Although you've been diagnosed with HIV, don't give up. Experience the joys of growing older. Life is great.
“Mom always said, 'everything happens for a reason and at the right time.' Patience is a virtue. Growing older is a privilege and I am living a happy blessed life.”
"Try not to spend your life worrying about what other people think of your choices. Keep learning and visit new environments."
“The very best thing about ageing is that you’ve learned to smell bull$%#@. It’s a great place to be!”
When you get older there will be more hills. Remember work harder, hills don’t go for ever.
"Be authentic, considered, consistent, connected, collaborative, and brave. Worthwhile change takes planning and time."
Be true to yourself and enjoy the journey. Life has many twists and turns and you’ll learn from them all.
You are incredibly lucky and loved. Know it, feel it, and enjoy the wonderful ride. And buy Apple shares! -Shelley
Getting older is natural and life is meant to keep moving on an unending road. Don’t stop.
Be confident, and don’t waste time worrying what other people think of you. You’re OK!
Be prepared, have a plan and be ready to implement it.
Enjoy every experience you have, keep learning, keep healthy, and be happy. Good health and wisdom will be yours.
You might be a spring chicken but it doesn’t mean you become an old chook. Speak out when others are disrespectful of your age.
Like your younger self, be smart and fit even when age catches up with you.
Be positive throughout your life! Negativism gets you nowhere.
You can look back with joy and satisfaction at a life well lived. Your knowledge is valuable and will make a positive contribution to the future.
Be curious about everything. Who knows what you’ll discover.
Trust your instinct. Don’t allow authority figures to control or shape your life in ways that compromise your integrity.
Your golden years will be the best years of your life.
While getting older is unavoidable, you’ll be fine and become the person you want to be.
Express and practice love when you have a family. Financial health is as important as physical, mental and social health.
Stay positive! Identify the values and aims that are important to you and follow them. Be open to change.
Take opportunities as they arise. Don’t sweat the big things. Use empathy daily and learn from those around you.
You learn that things always change. You can change too. Don’t be afraid to leave things behind that belong in the past. -Julia
Follow your passions!
Getting older is a privilege. I’ve lived, I’ve learned, I’m ageing and I matter.
"Try to live each day like it's your last."
"The sun will always come out tomorrow. Just hang in there."
"No regrets."
"Learn to be tolerant and learn to give and take."
"Be kind to yourself and stay true to yourself."
"Kindness, intelligence, and education trump appearance..."
"Exploit life to the fullest."
"Don't overthink things that don't matter..."
"Exercise your mind and body. Stay truthful..."
"Be fearless in all you do..."
"Don't stress the little things, and enjoy life."
Trust your gut feelings about people and situations. Do what is right for yourself.

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