Congratulations to the 2026 National Helen Barrie Prize Winners!

The AAG Student and Early Career Group (SECG) is pleased to advise the outcomes of the 2026 Helen Barrie National Prize. We congratulate all awardees and nominees for their involvement and continued commitment and exceptional contributions to ageing research and practice.

  • Winner of the $1,000 first prize: Sarah McMullen-Roach, Adelaide University

The perspectives and experiences of older LGBTI+ adults long-term care: A qualitative systematic review and meta-synthesis

  • Winner of the $500 Finalist prize:Dr Georgina Hughes, Adelaide University

Risk of adverse outcomes associated with mirtazapine compared to sertraline use among older people living in long-term care facilities

  • Winner of the $250 Special Prize for innovation in aged care reforms and reach: Dr Mikaela Wheeler, University of Queensland

Choice on the menu in residential aged care: An underrated tool for maintaining resident autonomy

AAG and the SECG acknowledge our appreciation to Consultivation for supporting these awards.

 

The Helen Barrie National Prize honours Dr. Helen Barrie, a Senior Research Fellow at the University of South Australia and Director of The Australian Alliance of Social Enterprise. As a social gerontologist and geographer, Dr. Barrie has dedicated her career to studying Australia's changing and ageing population and the implications for society and communities. A passionate AAG member since 2006, she was instrumental in developing the student section of the organization, served as both State and National President, and awarded life membership in 2017.