The Australian Association of Gerontology invites you to learn about networking and developing connections. This unique event aims to foster collaboration, stimulate innovative ideas, and to bring together people working in diverse roles in ageing research, policy and practice in the ACT region. 

This is a perfect opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals, discuss challenges, and make connections in a low pressure and fun environment. 

Don't miss this chance to expand your professional network, uncover new perspectives, and enhance your work.

• Find your gerontology soulmate, spark collaborations, and learn about possible opportunities
• Engage in conversations with like-minded people
• Network with members of the AAG ACT division.

Introduced by:

Dr Nathan D'Cunha
University of Canberra (UC)
and ACT Health Research and Innovation Fellow
AAG ACT Division Committee Chair

His PhD investigated the effects of the National Gallery Art and Dementia program and its impact on stress responses and quality of life. 

Dr D’Cunha has worked in residential care and has family experience with dementia. He is currently leading the research and evaluation into Canberra Health Services' Sustainable Interventions for Cognition, Care and Engagement (SPICE) program, a multicomponent rehabilitation intervention for people with dementia and their care partners. 

Nathan’s research interests are:

• dementia care, 
• nutrition 
• intergenerational care.

Featuring an expert panel of:

Professor Imogen Mitchel
Executive Director, Research and Academic Partnerships, Canberra Health Services
ANU College of Health and Medicine

Professor Imogen Mitchell graduated from the University of London and completed her specialist training in intensive care. In 1999, she became the Director of the Intensive Care Unit at the Canberra Hospital, which she successfully built. After 15 years, she became the Deputy Dean at the ANU Medical School in 2014. In 2017 she became Dean of Medicine at the ANU Medical School until she stepped down to become the Clinical Director for the ACT COVID-19 Response.

Her research interests are:

• Hospital systems to improve management of deteriorating patients.
• Hospital systems to improve end-of-life care in acute hospitals.
• Patient safety systems
• Medical Education
  
  

Professor Kasia Bail
Professor of Gerontological Nursing at the University of Canberra and ACT Health Directorate 

Professor Kasia Bail graduated from the University of Canberra and later completed her PhD. She is interested in care health delivery for older people with complex health needs.

 

Her research includes:

• digital health systems, 
• older people, aged care
• prognosis communication, 
• policy analysis, 
• dementia care, nurse care rationing, hospitals, nurse practitioners
• and the costs of nurse-sensitive outcomes.

Professor Stephen Isbel
Professor of Occupational Therapy
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.

Stephen's research interests are:

• Post-stroke rehabilitation
• Dementia care
• Occupational therapy education
• Driver rehabilitation

Event timetable - please arrive at 4.50pm for a prompt start at 5pm