Thursday Three - 09 April 2026

• AAG WA Presents: Dementia Risk Reduction and Prevention

• Stay Connected with the AAG Community

• Gerontological Alliance of Nurses Australia (GANA) ‘GEMS from the FLOOR’ Podcast

See the AAG Research Trust website for details and how to apply to the RM Gibson program.
All remaining 2026 grant opportunities will open on 11th May 2026.

AAG WA Presents: Dementia Risk Reduction and Prevention: A Global Perspective

Friday, 8th May 2026

12:00PM to 1:00PM AWST | 2:00PM to 3:00PM AEST

via Zoom

Dementia affects more than 57 million people worldwide. While up to half of cases may be linked to modifiable risk factors, translating evidence into effective prevention remains a global challenge.

This webinar examines dementia risk reduction through a global lens, highlighting the key opportunities and challenges, including:

• The strengths and limits of current risk prediction models
• Bridging personalised and population-level prevention approaches
• Integrating brain health into public health messaging
• New pathways for national and international collaboration
  
  

Speaker: Professor Bloss Stephan (pictured), Chair in Dementia for Dementia Australia and Curtin University
Director of the Dementia Centre of Excellence, Curtin University

Facilitator: Barbara Blundell, WA AAG Division Chair

Register now to explore what’s next for dementia prevention.

Stay Connected with the AAG Community

Did you know that AAG members are sharing updates, opportunities, resources, and conversations every week on our Community Platform, and you may be missing out? 

If your notification settings aren’t turned on, you may be missing posts, discussions, events, and updates that matter to you.

We want to make sure every member has the chance to stay informed, connect with colleagues, and make the most of our shared community space. Updating your preferences only takes a moment, and it means you’ll receive email alerts about the conversations and content you care about most.

Why update your notifications?

• Never miss an opportunity — funding, events, SIG activities, calls for collaborators
• Hear about new discussions as they happen
• Get alerts when new resources are posted
• Stay connected with your networks and peers
• Be first to know about announcements and updates from AAG

It only takes 30 seconds:

1. Log in to the Community Platform 
2. Click the circle at the top of the page with your photo or initials in it
3. Go to Profile → My Account → Community Notifications
4. Select the types of updates you want to receive (you can choose Real Time, Daily, or Weekly for each community you’re part of, and you can choose to consolidate all your notifications into a single email)

That’s it! Updates will be sent directly to your inbox. If you need any help adjusting your settings, just reach out to [email protected].

Let’s stay connected, informed, and engaged as a community.

Update your notifications today and never miss an update!

GANA ‘GEMS from the FLOOR’ Podcast

The Gerontological Alliance of Nurses Australia (GANA) ‘GEMS from the FLOOR’ podcast shares real stories and meaningful insights from across the Australian aged care sector. Designed to inspire, educate and connect, each episode features thoughtful conversations with nurses and experts in gerontology.

Listeners will hear firsthand perspectives on the challenges, innovations and lived experiences shaping contemporary aged care practice, grounded in reality and driven by professional insight.

Anyone can listen to the podcasts available now on the GANA webpage.

Want to access more GANA podcasts and exclusive resources? Join GANA today!