How a Senior Citizen survives alone in Australia?

Filipino-Australian Senior Citizen gathered prior the new COVID-19 surge

Filipino-Australian Senior Citizen gathered prior the new COVID-19 surge Source: Australian-Filipino Community Services

"Araw ng Pasasalamat" reminisced the journey of Senior Citizens in Australia and their gratitude to this land they now call home.


Highlights
  • Aside from 'Araw ng Pasasalamat,' Australian-Filipino Community Services conducts prayer, catch up and exercise virtually for senior citizens
  • Before the new COVID-19 surge, the group celebrated Christmas Party for the elderly
  • AFCS ensures that face-to-face event is COVID-safe especially these are vulnerable people

"No family, no work because I'm old" 

A 68-year old Nelia Bonde, a domestic violence survivor, recalled how she emerged from her life's difficult phase with support from different Australian government services.

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