Surprisingly, there are no other state-wide professional Australian organisations/SIGs that focus on the intersection of age and creativity.
This creates a significant opportunity for AAG to be a thought leader in this space, amplifying the value and impact of arts in ageing.
Historically, there has been a popular International Arts and Health Conference series in Australia (via NSW not-for-profit, The Australian Centre for Arts and Health , led by Margret Meagher), with the most recent 10th conference held in 2018.
This leaves a significant gap for researchers in this space.
Most Australian states also have an arts and health network (for example, Arts Health Network QLD; Arts Health Network NSW), with a vision to share research, resources and activities that engage, educate, and disseminate the impact and value of creative arts in improving health outcomes.
This AAG SIG adds an important dimension to these forums, with our unique focus on the ageing context.