I'm Australia's OLDEST STUDENT

VAL IS STILL LEARNING AT THE AMAZING AGE OF 93!

- Courtney Greatrex

When Val Fell began travelling the world over half a century ago, it took her five weeks in a rickety ship to reach her destination. Today, she can be transported from her home in Wollongong, NSW, to a speaking engagement in New York within a matter of seconds thanks to Zoom!

The 93-year-old is working to break down the stigma of dementia as an ambassador for older Australians. She is also the country’s oldest student, studying a Bachelor of Dementia Care at the University of Tasmania, via remote learning.

“When I was told I was the oldest student in Australia I thought it was funny,” Val tells New Idea. “My son says that I have only one pace and that’s go.”