Beyond Age 2026

Beyond Age asked members of the community to reflect upon their lives to showcase different experiences of ageing. Participants brought along a photo of their younger selves and had a new photo taken to show them in 2026. 

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^{Left to right: Anna, Bei Li, Colleen}

Anna: "Look forward to new experiences. There's so much to learn about life and people.
Enjoy the challenges. They make you stronger."
Bei Li: "Whatever happens, be brave."
Colleen: "Don’t be afraid, the clouds pass, the sun still shines."

 

^{Left to right: Danielle, Edwina, Fang}

Danielle: "It’s ok to slow down and only do those things you enjoy."
Edwina: "Remember to always be kind and compassionate towards others.
Show gratitude for the wonderful opportunities that pass your way. And most of all enjoy life's journey."
Fang: "Work hard and be driven."

 

^{Left to right: Faye, Fu Ming, Glenice}

Faye: "Enjoy life, love your family, stay healthy, exercise a lot to avoid injuries."
Fu Ming: "Cherish life." 
Glenice: "Just keep moving!"

 

^{Left to right: Jacqueline, Janet, Julie}

Jacqueline: "Be content in life and live your best life possible."
Janet: "Don’t dwell on getting older."
Julie: "Listen to your heart, love yourself and prioritise your needs."

 

^{Left to right: Julie Anne, Kathleen, Liz}

Julie Anne: "It’s going to be an incredible challenge, even life threatening at times."
Kathleen: "Being older has it’s positive sides. More freedom to make decisions and have good memories."
Liz: "Work to create a robust friend network."

 

^{Left to right: Margaret, Marge, Maryann}

Margaret: "Never adopt a dismissive attitude towards older people."
Marge: "You can feel it in the body, more tired, no energy sometimes."
Maryann: "Save for tomorrow."

 

^{Left to right: Robyn, Rosie, Sharyn}

Robyn: "To be able to make others laugh with you and not at you."
Rosie: "I’d rather be talked about than ignored or forgotten!"
Sharyn: "Don’t sweat the small stuff and keep in contact with your friends.
Pay someone to clean your house so more time can be spent with your kids."

 

^{Left to right: Song, Sue S, Sue W}

Song: "Do whatever you want to do. Keep healthy."
Sue S: "Take more care of your money. Plan ahead financially for retirement."
Sue W: "Look forward to every journey you make with hope and joy."

 

^{Left to right: Wei Qun, Wen Han, Yu Xing}

Wei Qun: "Respect death. Remain positive. Study hard. Be the best version of yourself."
Wen Han: "Keep having a youthful mindset as you step into elderly life."
Yu Xing: "Be good to yourself."

*2026 photos taken by Stephen McKenzie.