Silver Threads and Golden Needles launched on 20 June 2024 and Wyndham Youth Centre and was attended by local community members, the crafters from the project, federal member the Hon. Joanne Ryan, Mayor of Wyndham Jennie Barrera and counsellor Adele Hegedich.

The event was hosted by Adam Demirtel of Merri Health, and the speakers were Lee Archer from Silver Threads and Golden Needles, Dr Catherine Barrett from Celebrate Ageing, and Mandy Strange from Better Place Australia.