In the first event in a series celebrating the 2025 NSW Seniors Festival, COTA NSW presents a keynote address and panel discussion on the importance of planning for a fulfilling and meaningful retirement.

The conversation covers insights from research, the benefits of a purposeful approach, and effective strategies and resources for planning or reassessing your retirement.

Speakers

• • Opening remarks: NSW Minister for Seniors, the Hon. Jodie Harrison MP
  • Keynote presentation: Dr Joanne Earl, Professor of Psychology, Macquarie University
  • Panel discussion guests: Blacktown and Australian Bhutanese community leader, Om Dhungel and educator and speaker on change leadership and workplace mental health, Anne Riches AM

Further information

• • Holistic Retirement Planning Professor Jo Earl and team
  • Bhutan to Blacktown: Losing everything and finding Australia, Om Dhungel with James Button
  • What nobody tells you about retirement, Australian Women’s Weekly, featuring Anne Riches AM