Connecting Seniors (Kintsugi Heroes)

Born in the Peruvian mountains in 1948, Graciella's upbringing, surrounded by nine siblings and teacher parents, instilled in her strong values of resilience, community, and cultural heritage. She was educated at a St. Vincent de Paul school. To support her family, she worked in sales and representation within construction companies, showing adaptability and commitment. Married for 54 years, Graci...

Bill Kable, born in Australia, comes from a family with a rich legal heritage. As a fifth-generation descendant of Henry Kable, he grew up with a strong sense of justice. Bill pursued his education in law, following his family's footsteps. Bill established himself as a practicing lawyer, dedicating his career to serving his clients and upholding the law. Throughout his years in the legal professio...

This episode of the Connecting Seniors podcast series, is a wide-ranging  and deeply personal conversation between Ian Westmoreland, founder of Kintsugi Heroes and John Milham, Kintsugi Heroes Podcast Host. Despite his reluctance to do so, Ian acknowledges his age and reflects on the untapped wisdom and skills of seniors, advocating for their value. Ian's perspective on retirement has shifted...

Welcome to our Kintsugi Heroes special series, Connecting Seniors, where we share the experiences of aging Australians to create connections across our communities. To find out more about Kintsugi Heroes and our other podcasts, head to KintsugiHeroes.com.au.