The Australian Association of Gerontology invites you to learn about the research and projects taking place in the ACT while networking and developing connections. This showcase aims to disseminate current research, foster collaboration, stimulate innovative ideas, and bring the ageing research community together in the ACT region.
The keynote speaker will be Dr Michael Chapman launching his book “Rethinking Dementia” which challenges readers to view dementia not as an individual condition but as a process of change that affects entire social and relational systems, while questioning traditional values of autonomy, individualism, and personhood. The book acknowledges dementia as a tragic and feared condition that challenges our perspectives on living and ageing, while encouraging scholars and policy-makers to reconsider how cultural narratives might limit possibilities in dementia care.
- Learn the current research trends and opportunities
- Engage with the ageing research community
- Network with members of the AAG ACT division.
Keynote speaker:
Associate Professor Michael Chapman
Director of Palliative Care, Canberra Hospital and Health Services
Associate Professor, the Australian National University (ANU)
Dr Michael Chapman is the Director of Palliative Care at the Canberra Hospital. He is a geriatrician, palliative medicine specialist and an academic at the Australian National University. His research interests include palliative and end-of-life care, care outcomes, and the ethics of care in dementia.
Moderated by:
Professor Stephen Isbel
University of Canberra
Stephen is an occupational therapy academic with research interests in post-stroke rehabilitation, driver rehabilitation, dementia care, public health, and occupational therapy education. He is the Discipline Lead of Occupational Therapy at the University of Canberra and teaches Master's and bachelor’s degrees in occupational therapy.
COVID precautions
Masks are available upon entry.
Drinks and food
After the Q&A session, water, tea, coffee, and light food will be available for networking.
Parking
Parking at the UC Hospital is free. Please take a ticket upon entry and validate it at reception on your way out.