Thursday Three - 15 January 2026

• 2026 AAG Hot Topic: The Disease Divide - Addressing chronic conditions and health inequity in older Australians

• Introducing SaferSeniors

• GNCs Mentor Recruitment Opportunity

Happy New Year - welcome to 2026!

Start the New Year off right with a look back at the 2025 58th AAG Conference proceedings, now available for download!

2026 AAG Hot Topic

We’re excited to announce the 2026AAG Hot Topic: “The Disease Divide: Addressing Chronic Conditions and Health Inequity in Older Australians.”

Each year, the AAG Hot Topic provides a focus for our policy and advocacy activities, including roundtables, in-person and online forums, position papers, and other publications, directing our attention towards a particular policy, research, or practice agenda.

Chronic disease is one of the most pressing health challenges for older Australians, impacting quality of life, independence, and health system demand. Conditions such as cardiovascular disease, dementia, diabetes, arthritis, and mental health conditions are widespread, but their impact is far from equal. Social and structural factors, like ageism and systemic inequities, mean that some older people face greater barriers to prevention, diagnosis, and care.

This hot topic will shine a spotlight on how we can transform chronic disease prevention and management through equity-focused, age-inclusive, and community-informed approaches. Of course, this includes approaches to clinical care, but it’s also about tackling the environments and systems that shape health outcomes in later life.

Read more. 

Introducing SaferSeniors: New national online training resource developed by Elder Abuse Action Australia

SaferSeniors is a professional development program designed to strengthen the capacity of workers who support older people. It builds understanding of elder abuse, its causes, signs, and impacts, and develops practical skills to recognise, respond to, and prevent mistreatment.

Developed by Elder Abuse Action Australia (EAAA), this short course combines evidence-based learning with real-world case examples. Learners explore trauma-informed and culturally sensitive approaches that promote safety, autonomy, and dignity for older people

Each self-paced module includes interactive content, reflection activities and practical examples to apply in everyday work.

Register your interest in the training today or contact [email protected] to learn more. 

AAG is a proud EAAA partner, working together to improve the lives of older Australians.

You can support AAG’s important work in the awareness and prevention of elder abuse by joining the AAG Elder Abuse and Challenging Ageism special interest groups today.

See our website for more details.

GNCs Mentor Recruitment Opportunity 

Use your experience, insights and support to shape the future of aged care!

The Gerontological Nursing Competencies (GNCs) Aged Care Transition to Practice (ACTTP) program is looking for passionate practitioners to join the mentoring team.

The GNCs program offers a fully funded opportunity for new graduate and early career Registered Nurses (RNs) to grow into confident, competent specialist gerontological nurses, guided by experienced mentors like you.

As a mentor, you’ll support learners through a structured six-month online learning journey, helping them build a portfolio of evidence that highlights their clinical expertise, leadership and commitment to gerontological excellence.

Mentoring is your opportunity to give back, grow professionally and connect with a community of like-minded leaders who are passionate about the health and wellbeing of older people.

Ready to make a difference?

Express your interest today and help shape the future of aged care, one conversation at a time. Complete the EOI form linked below and send your resume along with a brief EOI email to: [email protected]

Register your interest

AAG is pleased to promote this important mentoring opportunity for our member nurse practitioner experts in aged care, supporting new RNs and shaping the future of aged care.