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Everyday tools to help Mob

On this page are free resources to help First Nations peoples and communities learn about low-risk assistive products, or everyday tools, to help make tasks easier.

It knocks you around when you can’t do things anymore ... Simple things can make life easier.

— Lionel Bakes, Palawa

An older woman using a kettle tipper to make tea.
Image of older woman drinking tea out of a two-handled mug. She is holding both handles and smiling.

We want to empower you to make choices that are right for you.

When you know your options, you can keep your spirit strong as you age.

The Everyday tools to help Mob resources were made by LiveUp in partnership with Little Rocket, Victorian Aboriginal Health Service (VAHS), Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (VACCHO), and an Elder working group.

We hope the Everyday Tools to Help Mob Guide and resources will be used by community-controlled organisations, Elders and their families to promote easy, healthy ageing journeys for all.

— Victorian Aboriginal Health Service

With special thanks to:

The elder working group standing together and smiling at the camera.

Janice Bakes – Gunditjmara, Lionel Bakes – Palawa, Robyn Bradley – Gunditjmara, Janine Clancy, Christine Ingram – Gimuy Walubara Yidinji, Joy Ingram – Gimuy Walubara Yidinji, Charelle Jackson, Janet Pyke – Yorta Yorta

About the artwork

Artwork called “Walking Hand in Hand” by Matty Atkinson

Walking Hand in Hand

By Matty Atkinson – Bangerang and Wiradjuri

In the bottom left corner, we see Elders shrouded in blue, walking together towards a gathering place representing the heart of the community.

We see two guiding hands on either side of this journey – one hand represents the Elders, and the other embodies the helping hand of assistive products that can support the health and independence of Elders as they walk on their journey.

Country and traditional ways surround this journey. Along the bottom we see Country depicted in red, symbolising the land and its deep, enduring connection to its people. At the top we see traditional ways and knowledge, passed down through generations, guiding the Elders as they navigate their journey.

Image of an older woman showing someone a page in a booklet.

Download the guides

Please find the digital & print ready Everyday tools to help Mob guide here:

Please find the A4 buying guide here:

Image of older first nations women having tea on the couch.

Informational videos

Please find the informational video links here.

  • Video long version mobile
  • Video long version widescreen
  • Video short version mobile
  • Video short version widescreen
Image of older woman with long-handled hair comb.

Marketing materials

  • Please find the postcard here.
  • Please find the brochure here.

Please find the A4 and A3 posters below:

Resource packs

Download our social media pack here.

Get in touch if you would like us to send you the files in this pack.

Image of older first nations women

Healthy ageing video yarns

In partnership with Campfire x, please find video yarns made by, with, and for Mob.

The Making Choices Finding Solutions healthy ageing guide.

Making Choices, Finding Solutions

Written by occupational therapists, Making Choices, Finding Solutions is packed with suggestions and advice on low-cost assistive products, basic home modifications, and tips and tricks for when out and about.

Image of women chatting in the yarning circle.

How we can support you

LiveUp can support community Elders with:

  • Presentations about LiveUp, low-risk assistive products and other strategies to live well
  • Providing online and print resources, like exercise sheets
  • Sponsorship, events, and exhibitor booths

Contact the Community Engagement team on communities@liveup.org.au or call 1800 951 971.