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How many gerontologists does it take to change a lightbulb? Who cares? We ARE the lightbulb!💡
#AAGConf22
#AAGSECG
#Adelaide
#ageing
#connectingresearchpolicyandpractice
#AAGResearchTrust
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@gerontologyau
is proud to announce that
@JaneCaro
AM, author, social commentator and Walkley Award recipient will be providing the opening keynote address and a be a panellist on the ABC RN Big Ideas program plenary session at the 53rd AAG Conference.
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Thank you
@MichaelMarmot
, our 2018 Gary Andrews International Fellow, for an inspirational keynote address
#AAGConf18
#socialdeterminants
#SDoH
#socialgradients
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AAG is at the National Homelessness Conference 2018. Get a copy of our position paper on older women and homelessness at table T6
#EndHomelessness
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We’re grateful to
#AAGConf22
sponsors and exhibitors. You’re supporting a really important event. Thank you!
@healthgovau
@NAgeingRI
@SAHealth
@Seniors_Rights
@aihw
@ERA_Australia
#AAGConf22
#AAGSECG
#GEN
#OPAN
#connectingresearchpolicyandpractice
,
#AAGResearchTrust
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Hands up: Who's enjoying
#AAGConf22
?
#AAGSECG
#Adelaide
#ageing
#connectingresearchpolicyandpractice
#AAGResearchTrust
@AdelaideCC
@southaustralia
@CityofAdelaide
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The
#AAGConf21
state hubs in action today. We are getting together in-person in each State to brainstorm, present our work, and find collaborations. Here’s our Adelaide, Sydney, & Melbourne hubs. Guess which one is Melbs?
#MasksOn
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Congrats A/P
@mbramble2
as the new
@gerontologyau
Pres & Chair of the AAG Board. Dr
@cmeyer37293462
as the new VP & Deputy Chair. A special thanks to outgoing Pres
@CMStirling1
for her stewardship over the past 3yrs. AAG also welcomes
@AnitaWestera
as a new Board Director
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Huge thanks to everyone involved in organising/exhibiting/presenting at
#AAGConf18
- what a fantastic week!
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Here's a big shout out and thanks to our CEO Renu Borst and president Claudia Meyer for their leadership, expertise and enthusiasm.
#AAGConf23
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Huge thanks to everyone involved in organising, exhibiting, facilitating, presenting and attending
#AAGConf20
for embracing technology and joining our first ever virtual conference!
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We're proud to have
@DrAnitaGoh
as a new member of the AAG board.
I talked to
@theprojecttv
producer & cameraperson for >20 mins about dementia and the trial😆. Understandably they didn’t use it all!
#Dementia
as a brain disease, and as a syndrome, and the drug trials for treatment are so complex and nuanced.
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A huge thank you to everyone involved in this year's fantastic
@RadioNational
Big Ideas with
@PaulBarclay
session: Baroness Sally Greengross
@ILCUK
@thischairrocks
#LeonFlicker
#PeterDeWaal
#AAGConf19
#ageing
#ageism
#EndAgeism
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Let's go,
@gerontolgyau
53rd Conference kicks off with
@JaneCaro
AM. Join in the conversation or follow all the action from this year’s 'A climate for change in
#ageing
' Australian Association of Gerontology Conference at
#AAGConf20
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In presentations and personal interactions, so many here at
#AAGConf23
are talking about the importance of connection. And that's exactly what AAG does: we connect research, policy and practice ... and PEOPLE! Thank you to all delegates, presenters and supporters.
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At
#AAGConf23
we are pleased to continue the
@RadioNational
Big Ideas Broadcast, this time hosted by
@natashamitchell
. Guests are
@ShannonJarrott
Marcus Reilly and Chris Seiboth
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Folks, it's the final day of
#AAGConf22
. We hope you've all enjoyed the opportunity to come together in person or online, to connect, learn and be inspired. Stay in touch with us
@gerontologyau
: make the most of your membership! We're stronger together!
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AAG's National Office team was in Mparntwe/Alice Springs last week for the inaugural 'Ageing at the Centre' forum. In today's Thursday Three, we feature a blog by Prof Tony Broe, on the importance of voting 'Yes'.
@yes23au
@ambermills8
@tweetren
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Good morning, everyone! The sun is shining and we're ready for Day 2 of
#AAGConf22
at
@AdelaideCC
@CityofAdelaide
! 🌞
#AAGSECG
#Adelaide
#ageing
#connectingresearchpolicyandpractice
#AAGResearchTrust
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250+ presentations and discussions led by fellow gerontology leaders, practitioners, professionals, students and emerging stars of the field on offer at
#AAGConf20
next week
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Had a great week in Sydney at
#AAGConf19
? Join us for the 53rd Australian Association of Gerontology Conference
#AAGConf20
at the Grand Chancellor in Hobart, 17-20 November 2020
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Not sure how to shape your career in ageing? Join the
#AAGConf22
Student and Early Career Group for their SECG symposium at 1.15 pm tom (Fri) at
@AdelaideCC
. Chaired by
@DrAnitaGoh
, with
@jacsonot
,
@TimWindsor7
, Claudia Meyer and Victoria Cornell.
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We would like to extend a big thanks to everyone involved in organising, sponsoring, exhibiting and presenting at
#AAGConf19
, what a fantastic few days of thought provoking sessions, inspiring discussions and superb networking!
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Dr Catherine Barrett (AAG Member & founder of
@celebrateageing
) took part in an interdisciplinary panel on preventing sexual abuse of older women at the 5th National Elder Abuse Conference today.
#ElderAbuse
Intense session w/group pic
@celebrateageing
@pcampbell1966
@gerontologyau
#ItsTime
to listen to
#olderwomen
@together_NEAC
#elderabuse
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And we’re off
#aagconf19
. Starting with pre-conference workshops.
#mentalhealth
and
#Wellbeing
in older age: what can be done?
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Welcome to
#AAGConf22
. Come along and meet AAG Student & Early Career Group members for coffee and pastries: it's a great opportunity to say hello to other students and ECRs!
#AAGSECG
#connectingresearchpolicyandpractice
#AAGResearchTrust
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Today we celebrate the UN International Day of Older Persons and reaffirm our commitment to improve the experience of ageing through connecting research, policy and practice
#ageing
#aging
#idop
#UNIDOP2020
#DecadeOfHealthyAgeing
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What a terrific start to
#AAGConf23
!
56th annual
@gerontologyau
conference on the Gold Coast this morning.. our wonderful keynote Felicity Baker spoke on the power of music therapy for dementia.. and got the 500+ attendees up singing and dancing… what a wonderful way to start!!
#aag2023
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AAG’s President Dr Claudia Meyer, CEO Renu Borst and Board member Ben Poona were pleased to attend the official launch of NATSIAACC today at Parliament House. Here with Drew from NATSIAACC and Rachel from
@MeaningfulAge
#ageingwell
@AnikaWells
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AAG's Student and Early Career Group is a wonderfully active and supportive bunch. Well done,
#SECG
!
What an amazing week at
#AAGConf23
. Particularly proud of all the work our SECG members produce and the many hours spent by our state divisions and working groups to provide events and support our wonderful network. Thank you to everyone!
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AAG CEO Renu Borst perfecting the group selfie with the council, executive and sub-committee chairs of the International Assoc of Gerontology and Geriatrics Asia Oceania Region. AAG is our members' gateway to the world. And Aus/NZ are hosting the 2030 IAGG World Congress!
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AAG congratulates our members who have been awarded funding through
#MRFF
. The work you do is a critical part of the research-policy-practice cycle. We look forward to sharing your projects with our broader membership. For now, celebrate!
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We're a multitalented bunch! A/Prof Tim Windsor is the Scientific Chair for
#AAGConf22
AND he can sing! We hope everyone had a terrific time at the dinner last night.
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More happy snaps from
#AAGConf22
#AAGConf22
#AAGSECG
#Adelaide
#ageing
#connectingresearchpolicyandpractice
#AAGResearchTrust
@AdelaideCC
@southaustralia
@CityofAdelaide
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This week, the AAG Vic Division hosted a forum on pharmacists in aged care. Special thanks to
@AmyTPage
@Benetas
@Brotherhoodinfo
@SilverChainAUS
@Reeve_Research
@MonashUni
@IlsaHampton
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We're heading to
#Adelaide
tomorrow. See who’s presenting at our national
#AAGConf22
next week
#connectingresearchpolicyandpractice
#AAGSECG
#ageing
#AAGResearchTrust
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On International Women's Day, AAG celebrates the achievements of all women. But we send a special 'shout out' to our members and older women everywhere. We see you, we hear you.
@womensday
#IWD2023
#women
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We're being a bit cheeky here, but will share this with some of our most prolific Tweeters during
#AAGConf22
, hoping you can spread the word about this. 🙏
@DrAnitaGoh
@AislinnLalor
@Rajna_O
@Keith_Hill_RAIL
@ldelaperrelle
@jsiette
@JoAntoniades
@evonnephd
@ariia_org
@soh_sze
#AAGConf22
is over, and most of us are home again. Could you please take a few minutes to complete this 'Adelaide Destination Survey', at
We need a good response rate, because they supported
#AAGConf22
. Thanks, folks!
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Enjoyed
#AAGConf20
?
Join us on the Gold Coast for
#AAGConf21
Innovation in Ageing For the Future, 9-12 November 2021
#SaveTheDate
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#AAGConf23
is a top tier event that brings together researchers, educators, policy makers, health professionals, service providers and advocates for older adults. It stands alone as an event for thought leaders across disciplines and contexts.
@AnikaWells
@Mark_Butler_MP
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And that's a wrap for
#AAGConf23
. Wow! We've had a spectacular (and exhausting) time. We ask all those who attended or supported this event to share their feedback in this survey. What did you like the most? What could we do better?
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Today is International Day of Older Persons: let's celebrate older people everywhere.
Every day, AAG's staff and members dedicate themselves to improving the experience of ageing.
We're Australia's thought leaders on ageing. Join us!
#InternationalDayOlderPersons2023
#IDOP23
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Thank you to everyone who attended our Helen Barrie National Prize Webinar this morning!
#AAGSECG
It was fantastic to hear about
@GizemGemikonak1
,
@Mae_lml
&
@KateNWang
's work - congratulations again! 👏
Thank you to
@dr_feist
&
@mikaelaw_APD
for co-convening!
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At
#AAGConf23
, we have Conference Chair
@evonnephd
and AAG CEO Renu Borst. Find them and say 'hi'.
#AAGSECG
#GoldCoast
#ageing
#connectingresearchpolicyandpractice
#AAGResearchTrust
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Great to see this program coordinated by
@NAgeingRI
and RM Gibson awardees Roslyn Malay (past ATISAAG co-chair) and Paulene Mackell.
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At
#AAGConf23
, we're proud to be selling our first ever AAG merchandise. Come to our booth and see the selection, pick your favourite(s) and support AAG.
Special thanks to AAG's Vic Division for this initiative.
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New
#MRFF
Priorities have just been announced and are available on the
@ResAustralia
website: | Stay tuned for further analysis…
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We congratulate the incoming president of
@anzsgm
@DrRobOSullivan
. We thank outgoing president Prof Vasi Naganathan for his outstanding contribution to geriatrics and gerontology, and to AAG. Here with AAG president Claudia Meyer
#anzsgm2023
(L-R Vasi, Claudia, Robert)
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The
#AAGSECG
is proud to announce that the Helen Barrie National Prize has returned for 2023! This prize is for students/ECRs/practitioners developing a research profile in ageing research. Three prizes on offer! Applications are open now!
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Have you seen the keynote speakers for the 51st AAG Conference next week? This line-up promises some inspiring sessions with challenging questions and exciting discussions! Join us in Melbourne or follow
#AAGConf18
to be part of the conversations!
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AAG's Head of Membership and Marketing, Michael T, is in Hobart for 'A breath of fresh air' (great theme for the
@pcoasn
national conference and exhibition). Our conf organisers, Jacqui and Taryn from
@Conference_Mgr
, are there too. Have fun (and please come back!).
#AAGConf22
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Hot off the press: AAG's latest background paper on the issues facing older adults leaving prison. Urgent action is needed to support older adults ageing in, and leaving, prison.
@DrAdrienneW
@ambermills8
#prison
#NelsonMandelaRules
#OPCAT
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The 2021 International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples theme is 'Leaving no one behind Indigenous peoples & the call for a new social contract'. AAG reaffirms support for the
@Ulurustatement
for a better future based on justice & self-determination
#IndigeousPeoplesDay
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At AAG, we're
#ReadyToListen
. Our CEO Renu Borst and Policy & Research Mgr
@ambermills8
were at this important event today. Thank you
@celebrateageing
@age_no_barrier
and OPAN. We must all play a part in preventing sexual assault in aged care.
#wematter
#olderwomencount
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As 2022 draws to a close, the team at AAG National Office sends best wishes to all AAG members, partners and friends. We look forward to a bigger and better 2023, as we continue connecting research, policy and practice.
#AAGResearchTrust
#ageingwell
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AAG sends congratulations and best wishes to
@Radford_Katrina
, on her promotion to associate professor at
@Griffith_Uni
. We're proud to have her as a member of our board.
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Are you keen to share your passion & promote the study of gerontology & geriatrics amongst fellow students & early career researchers?
#AAGSECG
Nominate yourself to join the IAGG Council of Student Organizations Executive Committee!
@IAGG_2021
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Several AAG Research Trust awardees were at
#AAGConf23
. Our grant programs support innovation in ageing research and practice. AAG grants mgr
@DrMegPolacsek
and AAGRT Steering Comm chair Prof Linda Rosenman were pleased to meet awardee
@louisebourchier
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The 56th AAG national conference will be on the Gold Coast from 14-17 Nov. Another great program and inspiring speakers. Submit your abstract now!
#AAGConf23
#AAGSECG
#ageing
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The AAG welcomes 2019 Australian Association of Gerontology National Conference delegates to Sydney for
#AAGConf19
!
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And that's a wrap for
#AAGConf22
. Thank you for coming to
#Adelaide
and being part of this wonderful nexus of wisdom, innovation and friendship. Special thanks again to sponsors, exhibitors and speakers.
#AAGResearchTrust
#ageing
#connectingresearchpolicyandpractice
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It’s Conference time! Today marks the start of the
#AAGConf20
events with pre-conference workshops underway – hope to see you there!
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Prof Ngaire Kerse is so engaging and interesting, and this graphic reminds us of the importance of equity over equality
#AAGConf22
#connectingresearchpolicyandpractice
Looking forward to Prof Ngaire Kerse’s presentation today
@gerontologyau
#aagconference2022
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If you're at
#AAGConf22
, visit our booth for a copy of AAG Research Trust awardees' completed case studies.
#AAGResearchTrust
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#AAGConf22
is over, and most of us are home again. Could you please take a few minutes to complete this 'Adelaide Destination Survey', at
We need a good response rate, because they supported
#AAGConf22
. Thanks, folks!
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Excited to announce that Leonie O'Neill &
@AmyTPage
will be presenting "Recent Aged Care Policy Reforms and Research Implication - Update and Implications for Translational Research in Aged Care" on Tuesday 25th July!
#AAGSECG
@ERA_Australia
Register here:
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This is what AAG is all about!
Yesterday, we formally launched the
@gerontologyau
Special Interest Group on
#creativity
,
#art
&
#design
(CAD), in person at the Uni of the Sunshine Coast hosted by
@spirekids
.. connect with me on LinkedIn to find out more! VR indigenous soundscapes, theatre, art, dance, 3D+
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Today, we celebrate all nurses, but make special mention of those working with older adults and/or in aged care. We see you! Thank you.
@anmf_federal
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Congratulations, Michelle. This is such an achievement ... and a fascinating (and important) topic: The value of creativity for successful ageing in the future of work.
Today I was formally awarded my title of 'Doctor'😌
Thank you to my uni:
@UniversitySA
,
@cwexunisa
, and my academic supervisory panel:
Prof.Cropley
@dhcropley
Prof.Dollard
@dollarmf
Dr.O'Keeffe
Prof.Reiter-Palmon
@RRPcreativity
No more
#phdlife
!
@PostdocVoice
@OpenAcademics
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Great fun at
#AAGConf23
dinner, although it looks like AAG's
@DrMegPolacsek
and
@ambermills8
lost and then found Mish Sharma 😆
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On now, the ABC
@RadioNational
Big Ideas broadcast, with
@PaulBarclay
- always a highlight of the Conference! This year
#AAGConf20
special guests
@JaneCaro
@anzsgm
@VasiNaganathan
@UTAS_
Maggie Walter
@healthy_climate
Fiona Armstrong discuss 'A climate for change in
#ageing
'
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Delighted to have
@ShannonJarrott
start her Gary Andrews Travelling Fellow address at
#AAGConf23
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Excellent turnout for the final session of
#AAGConf23
. One tiny benefit of all the flight changes? 🫢🛫⛈️
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Well deserved!
Deputy Head of
#monash_nm
A/Prof Helen Rawson, was recently announced as a Fellow of the Australian Association of Gerontology
@gerontologyau
recognising her outstanding achievements in the field. Adjunct Prof Danny Hills was also announced as a Fellow - Congratulations to both!
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Congratulations to AAG member Victoria Cornell on being awarded a Churchill Fellowship!
#housing
#ageinginplace
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Three past Presidents of AAG at the NARI Annual Symposium 2017 - Prof Laurie Buys, Assoc Prof Briony Dow & Dr Helen Barrie.
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An outstanding Plenary on
#ElderAbuse
to open
#AAGConf18
Day 2. Huge thanks to sponsors
@UniSuperNews
for supporting this excellent session with
@DrKayPatterson
@francesbriony
#GerardMansour
and
@RosCroucher
, presenter of the 2018 David Wallace Address
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We're sharing this on behalf of our friends at
@AusFrailty
. The Frailty-ADD CRE, via
@AusFrailty
, is offering two seed grants of up to AUD$10,000 for projects that build the capacity of early career researchers and practitioners. Go to
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Outline program for the
#AAGCONF19
is now available Don’t forget, if you haven’t already registered, Super Early bird closes on 30th June. Take advantage of the Super Early Rates for this 52nd AAG Conference. Register now via
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What fabulous presentations by our winners! Congratulations to
@MonicaCations
@LudlowKristiana
and
@shin_liau
Inaugural Winners of the
#AAGSECG
Helen Barrie National Prize 2021,
@DeprescribeAU
@dr_feist
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Coming to
#AAGConf23
? Be sure to attend the President's Symposium on 'Frailty: An ocean of possibilities'. AAG President Dr Claudia Meyer will be joined by
@ProfREHubbard
@DrRobOSullivan
and
@hidenori_arai
@AusFrailty
@anzsgm
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We're ready for Day 2 of
#AAGConf23
! Be sure to visit our booth, where you can read about some of our projects, complete a few surveys and grab some of this new merchandise. It's selling like hot cakes!
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Bolton Clarke has won an award for wearable technology to tackle social isolation and loneliness.
@matiubush
@BoltonClarke
@celebrateageing
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At today's Wiley Research Seminar Aus 2023 in Melbourne are
@AgeingJ
editor-in-chief
@MarkHughesSW
, AAG board member and AJA management committee member Prof Linda Rosenman, AAG's Policy and Research Mgr
@ambermills8
and AAG CEO Renu Borst.
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You can't ask that! SECG delegates answered the tricky questions about
#PhDlife
at
#AAGConf18
#ECRchat
#phdchat
@BelindaCash_
#alisonrahn
@jvanweel
@DrLindseyBrett
@cmeyer37293462
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Sufficient
#exercise
for Australians living with
#dementia
in residential
#agedcare
facilities is lacking: an exploration of policy incoherence - New in
@anzjph
#AAGauthors
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Welcome,
@jsiette
and
@Laura_Dodds_
!
#AAGConf22
#AAGSECG
#AAGResearchTrust
#connectingresearchpolicyandpractice
Ready to kickstart
#AAGConf22
this morning with
@Laura_Dodds_
! Come check out our art exhibition on
#brainhealth
and
#riskreduction
…Sneak peak below… shhh!
@MARCSInstitute
@AAA_CAG
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Interested in rural health and ageing? Come to the
#AAGConf2023
workshop on 'Telehealth for rural older people: Panacea, problem or somewhere in between?' Hosted by AAG's Regional, Rural and Remote Special Interest Group
@RachelWinterton
@NRHAlliance
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Time for the Student and Early Career Group Symposium at
#AAGConf20
'You can't ask that' - 'I wish I had known then, what I know now!'
#Wisdom
from
@mummajulz
@Keith_Hill_RAIL
@leefay_low
Danny Hills & Claudia Meyer
#ECRchat
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@gerontologyau
Pres & CEO
@tweetren
are in Bris for the Aust & New Zealand Society for Geriatric Medicine Conference- our partners for the IAGG World Congress in 2023! Looking forward to a few days of inspiring discussions & knowledge sharing. Follow our updates
#ANZSGM
#IAGG2030
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That's what
#AAGConf22
is all about!
So many amazing catch ups last night at
#AAGConf22
dinner!! Including meeting this lovely woman and collaborator finally in person, only after conducting a 5-country COVID19
#dementia
research study together! 🇦🇺🌏🇬🇧
#WomeninSTEM
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At
#AAGConf23
, be sure to visit the 'Knowledge Hubs', whose support we greatly appreciate.
@CurtinUni
@latrobe
@MonashUni
@Keith_Hill_RAIL
@NAgeingRI
@francesbriony
@UniCanberra
@AgeingFutures
@kaarin_anstey
@fbatchy
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AAG’s national conference stands alone as an opportunity for thought leaders and experts across disciplines and contexts to learn, engage and network at one event. Join us on the Gold Coast, 14-17 Nov 2023.
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