Thursday Three - 27 MARCH 2025 

  • AAG CEO, Renu Borst, update March 2025
  • AAG Strategic Plan Progress - we're kicking goals
  • Promoting a world without ageist language


The AAG Research Trust is pleased to announce the opening of the RM Gibson Program on Monday, 7th April 2025.

Check out the revised 2025 Frequently asked questions and RM Gibson Guidelines.

Applications to be submitted via link on the RM Gibson Program page, when available.

The remaining grants will open 12th May. Keep an eye on the website for details.


AAG CEO, Renu Borst, update March 2025

On Monday, 17th and Tuesday, 18th March, AAG’s Board and Executive Team came together for our annual in-person board meeting and strategic planning session.

Over an engaging and collaborative two days, a number of key decisions were made along with a myriad of new ideas and actions to drive AAG into the future. The Board recognises the importance of collaborating with and involving our members, partners and key stakeholders in our mission to connect research, policy and practice as we continue to build a community of experts to inform and influence decisions related to ageing and aged care. We know we can achieve this largely through the promotion and support of both today’s and tomorrow’s thought leaders in ageing.

Big thanks to our members, the AAG Board and the entire national office team for your ongoing commitment, enthusiasm and passion. You are AAG!                   



Pictured: AAG Board and Executive Team at the March 2025 in-person Board Meeting in Melbourne. L-R Elissa Burton, Susan Staples (Treasurer), Renu Borst (CEO), Keryn Curtis, Ashlyn Sahay, Anita Westera (President), Amber Mills, Lui Di Venuto (Vice-President), Anita Goh, Diane Gibson, Michael Tan, Suanne Lawrence. (Photo credit: Anita Goh).

AAG Strategic Plan Progress – we’re kicking goals!

Thank you for helping us power towards our strategic goals!

Less than 2 years in, our fantastic progress against our 2023-2030 Strategic Plan is a testament to the dedication and hard work of our members, Board and staff. We are well on our way towards strengthening our profile, building partnerships and alliances, promoting our membership and driving organisational success. Since the launch of our plan in 2023:

  • AAG has been represented at more than 240 external meetings and events AND held more than 65 opportunities for our members to collaborate.
  • Hosted two in-person national conferences and 83 additional AAG, Division, SECG, ATSIAAG and SIGevents.
  • Published more than 70 issues of Thursday Three, 21 issues of AAG500 Blog, with regular contributions in industry publications, including quarterly AAG President Stakeholder Views.
  • Contributed to 12 grant and tender applications and partnered in $3.3M successful grant funding.
  • Provided 19 grants totalling $351K through the Research Trust.
  • Grown our membership and established two new Special Interest Groups and one new informal community of interest.
  • Produced 11 AAG reports, including background and position papers, in addition to sending a number of letters directly to Government Ministers.
  • Participated in more than 20 consultations, including submissions and responses covering the Aged Care Act, climate, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and wellbeing, aged care reform, elder abuse, health care and health standards, built environment and mental health.

The above achievements are largely attributed to our members and partners who support our work and generously volunteer their time and expertise.

We couldn’t do it without you and look forward to bringing you a full report later in the year!


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Promoting a world without ageist language

At AAG, our vision is a world where every person is valued, heard, seen and respected as we age. This includes embracing diversity and respect in all that we do, especially with regard to how we refer to and communicate with older people.

AAG cautions against ageist language in our commitment to providing a harassment-free and inclusive environment. We strongly believe it’s important to pay attention to harmful language patterns, not only ageist, but also ableist. That’s why we’ve added a statement on ageist language and its harms to our website.

We encourage all members to read the statement and thoughtfully consider the language used when describing or referring to older people in research and practice. Making a stand against ageism in all its forms, especially in the language we use, upholds the personhood of everyone, regardless of age. 


Photo Credit: agewithoutlimits.org