Ageing Well, Living Fully: Practical Ways to Stay Mobile, Independent and Informed
Join Childers National Seniors for an uplifting talk with wellness educator Kylie Currey on staying active, confident and independent for longer.
Childers National Seniors Branch will welcome Kylie Currey as its November guest speaker for a practical and uplifting presentation on ageing well, staying mobile and protecting independence for longer.
Kylie is a Senior Therapy Consultant with Niagara, an Australian medical company that has supported seniors for 57 years. Raised on her family’s organic dairy farm and trained in microbiology, she brings together a clear understanding of science with a grounded interest in natural wellness and vitality. Her talk is designed for anyone who wants to feel better, move more freely and explore practical ways to keep enjoying life at home and in the community.
What is the single most surprising or eye-opening insight your audience will take away from your presentation?
Aches, pains, and decreasing health and mobility don’t have to be part of the ageing process – there are easy ways to ‘keep the old person out!’
Why does your topic matter right now, and how does it directly impact the daily lives or perspectives of our members?
I am yet to meet a person ‘looking forward’ to moving into a nursing home. On the whole, people prefer to at least find out ways they could be proactive and take steps to maintain their quality of life and independence so as to remain in their own home for as long as possible. My objective is to provide the opportunity for people to look back at what they take from my talk in five years from now and say that it was truly life-changing.
What is the most common question or dilemma you get asked about this topic, and what is your quick answer to it?
One common misconception I find comes from those experiencing a state of poor, prolonged or decreasing health and mobility – they often say that “I’m too far gone – there’s nothing that can be done to help me”; or “I’ve tried everything and nothing works”; or “I’m too old to help”.
My answer to these comments is that anyone who wants to be helped can be. No-one is ‘too old’ or ‘too far gone’ to feel, move and live better if they want to!
Without giving too much away, what is one specific story or case study from your talk that always leaves people talking?
One lady I met had been living with chronic arthritis for 35 years. All doctors could do to help over time was give her stronger, and stronger pain killers – which were making her sick and drowsy.
She’d had enough and said the classic “I’ve tried everything and nothing works!”. Based on what she took from my talk, 5 years down the track she is in a different state of physical and mental health altogether and now enjoys a much fuller quality of life.
The presentation promises to be an encouraging conversation for members and guests who want to stay proactive about their health, wellbeing and independence. Whether you are managing aches and pains, supporting someone else, or simply curious about what is possible as we age, Kylie’s insights offer a timely reason to come along, ask questions and leave with ideas worth considering.
Join the Branch on Thursday 5th November 2026 from 10am–11.30am at the Isis Club, 46 Churchill St Childers.
Bookings are not necessary. This free event includes a tea and coffee station; specialty drinks and eats are available to purchase.
Further information:
Contact Desley Cowley, Publicity Coordinator at
childersnationalseniors@gmail.com
Written by Desley Cowley
Published Chitchat Newspaper October 2026