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The Ageing Well: Self-care – mind and body one-day conference brings together academics industry partners and community members to explore what ageing well means, and the diversity of factors that influence the individual experience of an otherwise intangible concept. 

The program includes academic presentations by leading researchers in the field of ageing and physical activity mindfulness, a lived experience panel discussion, and an interactive workshop on mindfulness, ageing and body-mapping.

  • Learn about current research which examines ageing, mindfulness, compassion and physical activity across the continuum of care. 
  • Participate in a body mapping workshop focusing on mindfulness and ageing.
  • Hear from our diverse lived experience panel.
  • Network with other Victorian AAG members.

Friday 3 May 2024

Melbourne Connect - The University of Melbourne

1st Floor, 700 Swanston Street

Carlton, Melbourne VIC 3053

Speakers

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Professor Sunil Bhar

Sunil Bhar is a Professor of Psychology at Swinburne University of Technology

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Cameron Marshman

Cameron Marshman is a credentialed mental health nurse, educator, PhD candidate, and an avid surfer and snowboarder

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Teresa Donegan

Teresa Donegan is a Social Worker with over 30 years' experience in aged and disability services in Australia and the United Kingdom, across government and not for profit organisations

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Dr Cullan Joyce

Cullan Joyce is a passionate collaborator, environmental activist, meditation researcher, practitioner, and (future) MBSR teacher

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Dr Peter Lim

Dr Peter Lim is a retired economist. Peter grew up the then Malaya (now Malaysia) and holds a PhD from the Institute of Social Studies, Catholic University of Paris

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Dr Mary Cruickshank

Dr Mary Cruickshank is currently an Adjunct Professor at the ASEAN Institute for Health Development at Mahidol University, Bangkok Thailand.

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Professor Barry Golding AM

Professor Barry Golding AM is an Honorary Professor with Federation University Australia, Patron of the Australian Men’s Shed Association and former President of Adult Learning Australia

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Pauline McKinnon

Pauline McKinnon is an author, meditation teacher and family therapist.

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Dr Christina Ekegren

Christina Ekegren is a Senior Research Fellow within the Rehabilitation, Ageing and Independent Living (RAIL) Research Centre

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Dr Danny Hills

Danny Hills is the Monitoring and Evaluation Manager with the Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association (APNA)

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Please do not attend the session if you feel unwell in any way or
have any symptoms of a respiratory condition

Spaces are limited due to venue size so we encourage you to register early
Please note that registration will close at noon on Thursday 2nd May

Non-member concessions please use code AAGVIC230503
during checkout to reduce your cost to $110

Travel tips
Melbourne Connect is easily accessible through a variety of transport options.

Public transport is the most convenient option.

TRAM ROUTES:
1, 3, 3A, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67, 72 & 19
FLINDERS STREET & MELBOURNE CENTRAL - CATCH CONNECTING
TRAMS: 1, 3, 3A, 5, 16, 64, 67 & 72

BUS ROUTES:
200, 207, 250, 251, 401, 402, 403, 505 & 546

TAXI RANK LOCATED ON GRATTAN STREET
CAR PARK: CARDIGAN HOUSE PARKING
LOCATION: 96 GRATTAN ST, CARLTON VIC 3053

CAR PARK: UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE, PARKVILLE CAMPUS -
EASTERN PRECINCT CAR PARK
LOCATION: 375 CARDIGAN ST, CARLTON VIC 3053