Tea Stories 

Older women are the largest group of unpaid carers in Australia. They care for partners, children, grandchildren, friends and communities. Older women are also connectors; they bring people together in ways that build community and joy.  

When NSW went into lockdown in mid 2021, the Older Women's Network NSW expressed concern about the wellbeing of older women who are feeling less connected and supported. To address this issue the #TeaStories campaign was launched. The campaign calls on older women (and people of all ages and genders) to find new ways of connecting and to share their stories to encourage others and to build hope. The campaign uses the tea cup as a symbol of the importance of connection to older women. 

The #TeaStories campaign is a partnership between the Older Women's Network NSW and The Kindness Pandemic - an initiative of Celebrate Ageing Ltd. 

How to participate 

We invite women, men and TGD people of all ages to share a story about connecting during COVID19. You can share a short film or photo and story - details below: 
Share a 2 min film:
  1. Make a 2 min film on your smart phone
  2. Tell us what some of the connection challenges were for you during COVID19
  3. Tell us how you have made it work - how are you staying connected?
  4. Email the film to us at: info@thekindnesspandemic.org
  5. Share to  the Kindness Pandemic facebook group
Share a photo and text: 
  1. Share a picture of a tea cup - or you with your cup of tea (photos, drawings, painting, anything)
  2. In just a few sentences - tell us how you have stayed connected during Covid19
  3. Share your words and photo with us by email: info@thekindnesspandemic.org
  4. Share to Kindness Pandemic facebook group and use the hashtag #TeaStories - so we can find all the stories in the group. 

Photo Gallery

Thanks to everyone who shares their films and photos with us - we are keeping a record here for everyone who is not on social media.
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​Donna Monds
I LOVE my cup of tea & it has to be Twinings English Breakfast Tea LEAVES. I start my day with a BIG cup of tea..I found this one in Moscow & it suits me to a "T" I usually have 4 smaller ones during the day as well.
Lockdown would have been a lot harder if I hadn't had wonderful Line Dancing Teachers doing lessons on Zoom & Facebook.
​I can't wait to get back to my classes & see all my friends I have missed so much  Girlfriends are the "Family you Choose for Yourself"
Thanks
Donna

Film Gallery 

Contact us 

  • Older Women's Network NSW email: manager@ownnsw.org.au
  • The Kindness Pandemic email: info@thekindnesspandemic.org or 0429582237

Partners 

The #TeaStory campaign is led by the Older Women's Network NSW in partnership with the Kindness Pandemic - an initiative of Celebrate Ageing Ltd.