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External Directors for The Aviiid Foundation Announced

SYDNEY, April 14 /PRNewswire/ -- The Aviiid Foundation today announced the appointment of two independent directors to its Board - Christopher Baynes, a volunteer advocate, senior communities publisher and sustainable energy proponent, and Janne Ryan, a writer and producer with extensive experience in community arts and business.

These appointments follow the launch of the charitable foundation's 'Snap and Click' community program. Conducted in partnership with the Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA) and the Australian Centre for Photography, these photographic workshops celebrate the artistic talent of older, everyday people with a touring exhibition launched at the MCA during NSW Seniors Week 2010.

The Aviiid Foundation aims to inspire positive thinking about ageing and the aged. It is committed to supporting innovative and creative endeavours that benefit people aged 55 and over - or in their 'Third-age' of living - through social, well-being, cultural, economic or other means.

Christopher Baynes regularly facilitates resident focus groups as editor of Australia's leading retirement community magazine. He is a co-founder of DCM Solar and DCM Energy, providing sustainable energy services to the retirement sectors. His volunteer sector experience includes the International Association for Volunteer Effort and the Points of Life Foundation. He sits on the Advisory Self-Care Review Board of UnitingCare and is a regular radio commentator and contributor to the curriculum of the Aged & Community Services Association and the Retirement Village Association.

Janne Ryan is a writer for the Australian Financial Review, co-producer of award-winning media including several works on ABC TV and curator of TEDxSydney. On ABC Radio's, By Design, she shares dialogue with industry leaders in residential design, community living, neighbourhood planning and senior housing. She has produced many Radio National flagship shows and has founded numerous community arts engagement organisations.

About the Aviiid Group

The Aviiid Foundation is the charitable arm of the Aviiid Group (Aviiid) focused on benevolence and positive social change. Aviiid delivers core capabilities in the senior housing and care sectors through Aviiid Third-age Living investment management, Aviiid Securities Limited and Aviiid Ideas.

Aviiid believes that a radically different way of thinking is required to provide sustainable Third-age Living solutions. It aims to revolutionise housing, lifestyle and care services by promoting freedom, dignity and choice for consumers while improving the affordability, quality and availability of senior housing and care. www.Aviiid.com

       For further information:
       Kaitlin Walsh
       BlueChip Communication
       T:+61-2-9018-8600
       E:kaitlin@bluechipcommunication.com.au

SOURCE Aviiid Foundation