Guest speakers
Thriving in a COVID-19 world – Gerard Mansour, Commissioner for Senior Victorians
Listen to Gerard Mansour, Commissioner for Senior Victorians and Ambassador for Elder Abuse Prevention as he reflects on how he has adapted his personal and professional journey through the COVID-19 pandemic.
He talks about the attributes of ageing well during COVID restrictions and shares insight into adapting and thriving in our changing world. He speaks to three Bayside residents to chat about how they have responded to COVID-19 restrictions and what they are doing to keeping active, busy and connected in Bayside.
An afternoon with Rod Quantock, OAM
The many faces of comedian Rod Quantock include a caring conservationist, larrikin Melbourne mystery bus tour guide, university architecture student, the red night-capped sock wearing Captain Snooze, a political activist, star of ABC-TVs Australia You’re Standing In It, pioneer of stand up comedy and OAM recipient.
Delight in Quantock’s sharp wit and vivid descriptive storytelling as he shares some of his life's journeys.
Life and Other Catastrophes – Life interrupted by Professor Jane Fisher
Listen to Professor Jane Fisher AO, Finkel Professor of Global and Women's Health at Monash University and guest presenter on ABC Melbourne’s Life and other Catastrophes as she chats about life’s lessons, personal stories and silver linings as we have journeyed through the COVID-19 road map.
A morning coffee with award winning actor, John Wood
Gold Logie Award-winning Australian actor and scriptwriter John Wood, best known for his roles as Magistrate Michael Rafferty in the legal drama Rafferty's Rules and as Senior Sergeant Tom Croydon in the long running police drama Blue Heelers will delight you as he shares some life stories including his involvement with the Save the HMVS Cerberus campaign.