Thursday Three - 14 May 2026

• Victorian Student and Early Career Group (SECG) monthly webinar series – more great sessions coming up!

• AJA Research Spotlight: Improving Access to Cognitive Interventions for People With Dementia in Australian Community-Based Settings

• AAG ACT & NSW SECG Present: Building Your Grant Writing Track Record

REMINDER: RM Gibson Grant Program Closes Monday, 25 May 2026.
All other grants now open and taking applications until 22 June 2026.

Victorian Student and Early Career Group (SECG) monthly webinar series – more great sessions coming up!

AAG Victorian Division SECG is excited to announce the continuation of their highly successful monthly webinar series for student and early-career group members. The 30-minute webinars (20-min talks plus Q&A) are held monthly from 12:00 to 12:30PM AEST/AEDT on the second Wednesdayof each month, culminating with a Rapid Fire Presentation in October.

Remaining speakers, dates, speakers and topics in this series:

10th Jun 12.00pm - 12.30pm AEST

Sladana Pavkovic: An intersection of "ageing in place" and "ageing in networks" through community programs

8th July 12.00pm - 12.30pm AEST
Huan Zhao: The relationship between frailty and psychological functioning in community-dwelling older adults

12th Aug 12.00pm - 12.30pm AEST
Lysha Lee: Stories of a Victorian intergenerational learning & care community using Photovoice

9th Sep 12.00pm - 12.30pm AEST
Suzy Byers: Social support networks in later life

14th October 12.00pm - 1.00pm AEDT

Final rapid-fire session: Further details TBA

Note – these sessions are not recorded.

SECG members can Register now to network and learn
more about current SECG research and projects.

AJA Research Spotlight: Improving Access to Cognitive Interventions for People With Dementia in Australian Community-Based Settings

This month’s Australasian Journal on Ageing research spotlight features contributions from AAG members at the University of Canberra, including ACT Division Committee member and former Board Director Prof Diane Gibson, and ACT Division Chair A/Prof Nathan D'Cunha.

From the abstract:

Cognitive interventions, including cognitive stimulation therapy, cognitive rehabilitation and cognitive training, are increasingly recommended as key components of non-pharmacological post-diagnostic support for people with dementia. Cognitive interventions may help delay cognitive decline, enhance goal-directed functional abilities and improve quality of life. Despite inclusion in clinical guidelines and recommendations, guidance on the delivery of these interventions within Australian community settings remains limited and is underutilised. This article addresses a critical translation gap in cognitive interventions for people with dementia, synthesises the evidence through an Australian practice and policy lens, examines current uptake in community settings and identifies barriers, enablers and delivery models to inform implementation strategies.

Read more

AAG ACT & NSW SECG Present: Building Your Grant Writing Track Record

Securing research funding is a key milestone for early-career researchers, yet grant writing can feel daunting at the start of an academic career. This webinar, hosted by the AAG ACT and NSW Divisions, focuses on practical strategies for building a grant writing track record.

Designed for PhD candidates and early-career researchers, the webinar will help you:

• Learn how to get started with grant applications
• Discover practical grant writing strategies from funded researchers
• Gain insights into building a funding track record as an ECR
• Identify common pitfalls and how to avoid them
• Ask questions and gain tailored advice in a supportive, interactive setting.

Free event for AAG Student and Early Career members. Not a member? Join now!  

Register today