Thursday Three - 30 April 2026

• AAG500 Blog: Dr Victoria Cornell talks flexible and diverse housing for older people

• Free Gerontological Nursing Competencies (GNC) Short Course for Registered Nurses in Aged Care

• Free expert‑led webinars for researchers from Wiley

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AAG500 Blog: Dr Victoria Cornell talks flexible and diverse housing for older people

In the latest AAG500 blog post, Dr Victoria Cornell challenges the idea that flexible housing for older people is a “niche” concern. She unpacks how common assumptions about older Australians and housing can obscure the growing realities of mortgage debt carried into retirement, rising insecurity in private rental, and limited options in regional communities.

Drawing on insights from her Churchill Fellowship travels, Victoria highlights practical alternatives beyond the detached home. Her message is clear: we need tenure-agnostic housing policy that treats housing as essential infrastructure and designs for social connection.

Read the full post and discover what a more diverse, age-inclusive housing system could look like.

Got something to say on the issue? Post a comment and start a conversation on AAG Community.

Free GNC Short Course for Registered Nurses in Aged Care

The Gerontological Nursing Competencies (GNC) courses equip registered nurses in aged care with skills to assist older people in living well, through two sequential six-month courses. By the end of the course, participating nurses develop a comprehensive portfolio demonstrating their capabilities as gerontological nursing specialists.

Eligible registered nurses can access this course for FREE (valued at $2,500) - thanks to funding from the Australian Government’s Department of Health, Disability and Ageing (eligibility criteria apply).

Participating nurses will receive recognition of prior learning equivalent to one postgraduate subject for each course completed in the two‑course GNC program. This can be applied to gerontological postgraduate courses such as the Graduate Certificate in Gerontology or Master of Nursing (Clinical Leadership).

Enrolments are currently open for 2026:

• Wednesday, 6 May 2026 (AUT26B)
• Wednesday, 3 June 2026 (AUT26C)
• Wednesday, 1 July 2026 (WIN26A)
• Wednesday, 5 August 2026 (WIN26B)
• Wednesday, 7 October 2026 (SPR26A)

Visit the UniSC website to find out more and Enrol Now!

Free expert‑led webinars for researchers from Wiley

This May and June, Wiley Research Customer Education is offering a series of complimentary webinars tailored to support researchers, authors, and librarians. Sessions cover responsible AI, research integrity, accessibility, and key trends shaping the future of scholarly publishing.

As the publisher for the Australasian Journal on Ageing, developed in partnership with the AAG, the Australian and New Zealand Society for Geriatric Medicine (ANZSGM), and COTA Australia, we’re confident these resources will support ageing researchers keep ahead of the game, now and into the future.

Responsible AI Use for Journal Publishing

7 May 2026 | 19:00 AEST

Gain clarity on the responsible use of AI in research and scholarly publishing. This foundational session outlines best practices, transparency expectations, and practical guidance for authors and editors. Speaker: David Peralta

Open Science Essentials: Practical Guidance for Authors and Administrators

12 May 2026 | 15:00 AEST

Learn how open science practices—including data sharing, preprints, and openness requirements—affect researchers and institutions. This session offers clear, actionable steps for implementing open science workflows. Speaker: John Morris

From Evidence to Action: Building on Decision-Making Research and Integrating Cochrane Reviews in Clinical Decision Making

19 May 2026 | 21:30 AEST

A session focused on clinical and health research guidance for APAC audiences. More information will be shared soon. Speaker: Soumitra Datta

AI and the Future of Publishing

25 June 2026 | 18:00 AEST

Explore how AI is reshaping the publishing landscape—from manuscript preparation to peer review and beyond. Perfect for authors, editors, and research support staff looking to stay ahead of accelerating innovation. Speaker: David Flanagan