Thursday Three - 21 August 2025 

 

  • Conference MasterClass with International experts
  • AAG NSW Presents: AI and digital technology – the dream or the nightmare?
  • New season of Australian-first dementia podcast launched

 

Conference MasterClass with International experts

Join international experts Professor Martin Knapp and Dr Gloria Wong for this hands-on workshop that dives into one of the biggest challenges in aged care today - how to support people to live well in the community while balancing economic and policy realities.

Friday, 14th November 2025

9:30am to 11:00am

AAG Conference 2025

Mparntwe/Alice Springs

Hosted by London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) and using dementia care as a case study, this interactive session is designed for decision-makers, policy influencers, and anyone shaping the future of aged care. Through short, sharp presentations and small group work, you’ll explore what drives policy change, with a focus on economic imperatives.

Professor Knapp is Professor of Health and Social Care Policy at the London School of Economics and a Research Fellow at the Care Policy and Evaluation Centre (CPEC). His research focuses on social care, mental health, dementia, and neurodiversity, using economic analysis to inform policy and practice.

Dr Wong is a psychologist with PhD training in psychiatry. Her research focuses on dementia, psychosis, and mental health prevention across the lifespan. She co-leads JC JoyAge, a large-scale late-life depression prevention programme (>10,000 participants), and collaborative work on virtual Cognitive Stimulation Therapy and tech-enabled carer support.

Don’t miss your chance to learn from international experts!

For more information, visit the conference website and register today!

  

AAG NSW Presents: AI and digital technology – the dream or the nightmare?

 

Artificial intelligence (AI) is a hot topic, but how well have we debated the opportunities and challenges for older adults, their allies, health and aged care services?

Hosted by NSW Division Committee Member, Dr Helen English and NSW Division Treasurer, Carrie Hayter, this symposium will explore the intersection of digital technology, AI, and human rights in aged care.

When: Friday, 3rd October 2025 from 10:00am to 3:00pm

Venue: University of Newcastle NUSpace, Corner of Hunter St & Auckland St, Newcastle, NSW 2300

Cost: AAG members $40; AAG student and concession members $10; non-members $45; non-member concessions $12

Don’t miss your opportunity to hear from a fantastic line-up of speakers (pictured below from top left):

  • Dr Gail Kenning from the University of NSW
  • Dr Barbara Barbosa Neves from The University of Sydney
  • Dr Saiful Islam, University of Newcastle,
  • Nandini Doreswamy and Dr Louise Horstmanshof, Southern Cross University.
Find out more and register today!
   

The AAG NSW Division is funding scholarships for 10 older people and/or caregivers to attend this event.

The scholarship includes free registration and a $20 voucher to help cover travel costs.

Priority will be given to older people and caregivers who live in the Hunter region of NSW.

Please apply by 31st August 2025, using the link below

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BNFQCRH

New season of Australian-first dementia podcast launched


Dementia Australia’s popular Hold the Moment podcast is back with a new season!

Focusing on life after a dementia diagnosis and co-hosted by Jim Rogers, who lives with younger-onset dementia, and Dementia Australia Ambassador journalist Hamish Macdonald, the podcast has gained national attention and was recently featured on ABC’s Australian Story.

Season 2 is not to be missed, focusing on carers and their experiences. You can also catch up on impactful Season 1 episodes now on podcast apps, the Dementia Australia website, or YouTube channel.