Thursday Three - 13 07 2023

  • AAG NT Division Aged Care Worker Award

  • SECG blog: The digital gap for older adults

  • State of the (Older) Nation Report 2023

AAG NT Division Aged Care Worker Award

AAG's Northern Territory (NT) Division is calling for nominations for its 'Outstanding contribution to gerontology in the NT aged care worker award'.

This award recognises an individual who has:
• Made a sustained and significant contribution to the study of ageing and/or aged care in the NT
• Made a significant contribution to quality aged care service provision and advocacy
• Enhanced understanding of the particular needs of older people in the NT
• Made a significant contribution to a positive public perception of ageing in the NT.

The NT Division is offering a prize of $500 and a free AAG membership for the following financial year.

Nominations are open to AAG members, members of the public and the aged care sector. For details, go to the NT Division's webpage. Nominations close on 6 September 2023.

SECG blog: The digital gap for older adults

The latest blog by AAG's Student and Early Career Group (SECG) comes from Dr Debbie Pu, member of the SECG National Working Group - Communications and Awards.

In 'How wide is the digital gap really for older adults?', Debbie considers the digital gap experienced by older adults. What happens when older patients or participants are asked to go online, use a QR code or a smart phone app? As Debbie concludes, there are no easy answers, but we shouldn't take anything for granted.

State of the (Older) Nation Report 2023

COTA's third 'State of the Older Nation' report presents the experiences and views of older Australians after another year living with COVID-19, cost-of-living pressures, natural disasters and overseas conflict.

Through a nationally representative survey, 2,750 Australians aged 50 years and over answered questions on a range of topics, ranging from quality of life to cost of living, employment, ageism, elder abuse, employment, housing and technology.

AAG's uniquely broad membership of researchers, educators, policy makers, health professionals, service providers, advocates and others are well placed to address the opportunities and challenges associated with ageing and aged care.

Read or download the summary and full reports on COTA's website.