It’s important to recognise and celebrate the older people in our lives.
Support our campaign to tackle ageism by sharing a story about a special older person in your life or writing from the perspective of an older person. Younger entrants may wish to submit a drawing.
The competition runs from 1–30 September 2024.
· Get your form in by 4pm on Monday 30 September 2024
· You could win a book voucher worth $100!
· Winners announced at Ballarat Library on 23 October 2024
Categories and prompts:
Preschool to Prep
Think about an older person in your life? What is their superpower?
Send us a drawing of your chosen person with a short description on the entry form (an adult can help write your description if needed).
Primary Grades 1–3
Think about an older person in your life? What is their superpower?
Primary Grades 4–6
Imagine yourself as an older person (perhaps around 65 or 70 years old). What would you like your life to look like?
Secondary school (Years 7–12)
Stereotyping based on someone’s age is the most socially accepted form of discrimination across the world. What advice would give your older self to lead a positive and rewarding life? Imagine you are 65 or 70 years old, in no more than 500 words, tell us what you would like your life to look like.
Read the full terms and conditions of entry.