Thursday Three - 23 April 2026

 

  • Public Consultation: Update to the 2016 Clinical Practice Guidelines and Principles of Care for People with Dementia
  • 2026 David Wallace Address: Dr Amelia Crabtree
  • Victorian Division 1-Day Conference coming up: 29th May

Need more time to apply for AAGConf26?

💫 Good news - abstract deadline extended to 30th April 💫
Note, no further extensions will be offered beyond the end of April. 

Submit today!

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Public Consultation: Update to the 2016 Clinical Practice Guidelines and Principles of Care for People with Dementia

 

The update to the 2016 Clinical Practice Guidelines and Principles of Care for People with Dementia has entered the next phase of guideline development, with public consultations running from 11th May to 6th July.

This is a key opportunity for communities, clinicians, researchers, carers, and organisations to review the final guidelines and provide feedback. Your insights, experiences, and reflections will play an important role in strengthening this work.

Public webinar (via Zoom)

Hear a project update, information on the public consultation, and how you can participate.

DATE: Thursday, 7th May 2026

TIME: 4:00 to 5:00PM AEST

Register here

The webinar is relevant to:

  • People living with dementia and their families and carers
  • People interested in dementia
  • People working in dementia practice, support and research.

Monash University has been funded by the Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing to update the guidelines and principles of care.

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2026 David Wallace Address: Dr Amelia Crabtree


Planning for the 59th AAG Conference in Melbourne this November is advancing with confirmation that Dr Amelia Crabtree will deliver the 2026 David Wallace Address.

Amelia is a geriatrician and healthcare leader, and currently Director of Medical Services, Continuing Care at Epworth. Her work is focused on improving care for older people through integrated, research-active and technology-ready health systems. Across clinical leadership, service redesign, patient safety and quality improvement, Amelia has built a career at the intersection of patient experience, workforce culture and system performance.

You can read more about Amelia and view a preliminary program outline on our website.

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Victorian Division 1-Day Conference coming up: 29th May

Ageing well: Living independently in times of change
Third biennial 1 day conference

Friday, 29th May | Melbourne Connect, Carlton
9:00 to 4:00PM AEST
AAG Members $95 | Non-members $105

Join academics, industry and community members for a one-day conference exploring what it means to age well and live independently in times of change. The program features expert research presentations on healthy ageing and carer wellbeing, a panel discussion on learnings from the new Aged Care Act, and an interactive workshop on staying active.

Hear from leading researchers and lived experience speakers, connect with Victorian AAG members, and be part of the conversation.

Follow this link for more information on our speakers, program, and to register.

Proudly brought to you by the AAG Victorian Division.

In collaboration with

Logos of Victoria Division one-day sponsors/collaborators, including NARI, Monash Uni, Peninsula Health, NCHA, La Trobe Uni, University of Melbourne, Eastern Health, PrimeCare, Meaningful Ageing Australia and OPAN


2026 RM Gibson grant now open! Apply for your chance to secure a grant of up to $10,000; Amount is GST inclusive. Conditions Apply.

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