Now in its tenth year, ACON's Afternoon Delight program is once again offering a series of movie screening events for LGBTIQ+ seniors to share with their family and friends.
“This is our annual premiere event for LGBTI seniors, their family and friends and we are excited to be marking Afternoon Delight’s tenth year,” ACON CEO Nicolas Parkhill said in a statement.
He continued: “From very humble beginnings in Sydney, we’ve seen it grow exponentially and this year Afternoon Delight screenings are being held in seven locations across NSW, including Shellharbour, Sydney, Wagga Wagga, Newcastle, Lismore, Katoomba and Sawtell."
The screenings, several of which have been sponsored by LGBTIQ+ inclusive health organisations Uniting and Reliant Healthcare, include afternoon tea served by drag queens and access to local health an wellbeing information.
“NSW has a significant older LGBTI population," said Parkhill, adding that it was important to "reduce a very real sense of social isolation that many experience."
Drag queens will serve afternoon tea at several of the screenings. Source: ACON
"Over 100,000 people in NSW over the age of 55 identify as LGBTI and they play a vital and valued role in our community," he concluded.
Director of Customer People and Systems for Uniting, Jill Reich said the event was an opportunity to foster a sense of inclusion and acceptance among clients.
"We provide many services for older people and, as part of our work to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice, are proud sponsors of this event as one way of showing we welcome people exactly as they are,” she said.
The film being screened this year is Political Animals, the award-winning documentary about four older women who led the charge for social justice and equality in California, as well as a selection of LGBTI themed short films.
You can find out more information and register to attend here.
Source: ACON
