The Art of Falling is Never Landing The Multi-strategic Maribyrnong Falls Prevention Project, Move Safely - Age Well Transmits its Message via a Collaborative Community Circus Project

Abstract

In 1998, a unique collaboration commenced between the Performing Older Women's Circus (POW), older residents of the municipality of Maribyrnong, and the Maribyrnong City Council. This collaboration culminated in the circus show The Art of Falling is Never Landing. The show, combines a positive ageing message with the message that falls amongst older people are preventable in a way that crosses linguistic and cultural barriers.