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A sweet challenge to ageism The Older Women’s Recipes for Respect, Warragul project brings together several female residents at BaptistCare Abbey Gardens to share family recipes and reflect on respect and ageing. Female residents at BaptistCare Abbey Gardens aged care home in Warragul, Victoria, have come together to contribute to a publication of family recipes created as part of the national Biscuit Tin project. The Biscuit Tin project is an initiative of Celebrate Ageing, an Australia-wide project that seeks to challenge both ageism and gender bias by amplifying the voices of older women. The Older Women’s Recipes for Respect, Warragul project includes recipes for ANZAC biscuits, melting moments, milk chocolate roughs, fruit buns, kourdempyededes (Greek shortbread) and other family classics. Alongside the treasured family recipes are reflections on respect, ageing and the many roles women play throughout their lives, including as volunteers, community leaders and caregivers. The publication was made possible through a partnership between Elder Rights Australia and Abbey Gardens, with the two organisations co-hosting a Biscuit Tin workshop with several residents. During the workshop, residents had the opportunity to share their life experiences, explore the contributions of older women and highlight the importance of listening, patience and recognising older women as individuals. For many of these women, the family biscuit tin is a symbol of nurturing, connection and the lifelong work of supporting families and communities. Abbey Gardens leisure and lifestyle coordinator Kim Allison said the project has been a powerful opportunity to honour the women’s stories and contributions. “We were delighted to take part in The Biscuit Tin project and honour the older women of the Warragul area and remind them just how valued they are,” she said. “Older women in our community make extraordinary contributions to their families, neighbourhoods and volunteer organisations. “At Abbey Gardens, we know that living well looks different for every older person, and this project has reinforced that respect also looks different for every older woman. Understanding this begins with hearing their stories.” Read Older Women’s Recipes for Respect, Warragul here. Read more news here Follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook, get our free newsletter and subscribe to AAA magazine for the full aged care picture