On October 1st, two billboards will be erected in both Melbourne and Sydney to celebrate the International Year of Older Persons. Images of the billboards are pictured here. Australian Coalition '99 has undertaken the production of the billboards through The Body Shop's sponsorship of the project, and the billboards will be displayed during the months of October and November, 1999. Photography by Ella Dreyfus, from the series, "Age & Consent". Billboard creative by White. Advertising & Beyond, Melbourne.

Press Release re Billboards

The launch of The Body Shop's snapshot of market research into Australians' attitudes towards ageing will also take place at this special event. Media and individuals interested in receiving a copy of the summary document can contact
Australian Coalition '99
Tel: 03 9820 4464 Fax: 03 98204247
Email: ac99nat@cota.org.au

A Toast to Life is a national media and community celebration of fun, laughter and living as part of the International Year of Older Person. Australian Coalition '99 has has organised this event through sponsorship from The Body Shop. The event is a promotional activity of the Body Images & Ageing campaign. The event will be held in Melbourne on Thursday 30th September 1999.

Jill Forster, John Howard and Alan Cassell from the acclaimed ABC series, Seachange, will speak about their personal experiences of ageing.

We are extremely grateful to the following organisations for their generous support in making this event possible.

Key sponsor

Supporting sponsors

For more information read our Press Releases re Body Image and Ageing

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