Lismore MP Janelle Saffin has congratulated two Lismore-based writers who are among 100 Seniors Card holders to have their short stories published in this year’s edition of Seniors’ Stories.

Mary-Jane Gibson is featured for the third successive year with her story, ‘The Music of Fashion’ and Dr Ros Derrett OAM’s story, ‘Getting Her Messages Across’, is her third published work under the popular program.

Ms Saffin said Seniors’ Stories Volume 11 elevates the voices of seniors to share their personal reflections on the theme of ‘Then and Now’.

“It’s fantastic to have two talented creatives from Lismore represented in this collection,” Ms Saffin said.

“Their written work is among more than 1100 personal stories of older authors which have been published since the NSW Government launched the initiative in 2013.”

The program is open to all Seniors Card and Senior Savers Card holders. Authors from all backgrounds and languages are encouraged to submit their work.

The Fellowship of Australian Writers NSW has led writing workshops to provide guidance and support for seniors seeking to share their stories.

More information on Seniors’ Stories is available on the NSW Seniors Card website: https://www.nsw.gov.au/community-services/seniors-card/seniors-stories.

A downloaded copy of Seniors’ Stories Volume 11 is attached. Ms Gibson’s story appears on Pages 180-181, and Dr Derrett’s story can be found on Pages 182-183.

Black and white photo of Dr Ros Derrett OAM. Credit: Peter Derrett OAM. Colour photo of Mary-Jane Gibson.