People are living longer and retiring later. Join Don and Patricia Edgar as they discuss Peak: Reinventing Middle Age, an exploration of Australians in the 50–75 age bracket, their contributions, needs and expectations.
Brisbane Writers Festival 2017
In Conversation
Peak: Reinventing Middle Age
Steve Austin
With a thirst for knowledge, a healthy interest in philosophy, history, contemporary Australia, politics and motorbikes, there’s plenty of topics for Steve to talk and argue about on Mornings. Truth and trust are the values most important to Steve and he leaves no stone unturned to get to the bottom of an issue important to the people of his city. Steve left high school with a notation on his report card: “Steve has a problem with authority”, which is why he’s great at asking the hard questions of politicians, community leaders and those in positions of power on ABC Brisbane Mornings. Steve has had a varied career at the ABC from researcher for 7.30 Report to producing Stateline, as well as ABC Radio news and presenting the Queensland Statewide Evenings radio program. Steve’s love of Brisbane and passion for fighting the good fight ensures lively and informative conversation every morning on ABC Brisbane mornings.
Patricia Edgar
Patricia is a sociologist, educator, film and television producer, writer, researcher and policy analyst. Through a career spanning four decades she has been at the forefront of media for children nationally and internationally, winning multiple awards for her achievements and programs.
Dr Don Edgar
Sociologist, author, foundation Director of Australian Institute of Family Studies, formerly academic positions at Stanford, Chicago, Monash and La Trobe universities.