Thursday Three - 19 10 2023

  • AAG Research Trust grant announcement

  • Climate change and ageing

  • AAG's 2023 AGM and AAG Research Trust update

AAG Research Trust grant announcement

AAG and the AAG Research Trust are pleased to announce the two recipients of this year's Hal Kendig Research Development Program grant:

  • Dr Abby Haynes, University of Sydney
    Delivering exercise in aged care services to improve quality of life: Co-designing the TOP-UP program app

  • Dr Steph Garratt, Monash University
    More than a clinical activity: Supporting aged care residents' choice, dignity, and engagement with medication administration


Follow this link for more information on their projects.

We congratulate all applicants, whose submissions demonstrated the depth and range of work in the field of gerontology. We also thank members of the Grants Committee and the Hal Kendig Research Development Program Committee.

In 2023, the AAG Research Trust awarded 11 grants across four programs. By funding important work that often falls outside the criteria of other large government grant programs, the Research Trust promotes AAG's fundamental commitment to improving the experience of ageing by connecting research, policy and practice.

Climate change and ageing

24 October is International Day of Climate Action, a timely reminder of the significant effects of climate change on the experience of ageing. Here is a snapshot of the work being done in this important space:

  • AAG recently conducted a rapid evidence assessment on heatwaves and older people in Australia. This piece of work is the final part of the 'Ageing Planet: Climate Change in an Ageing World' collaboration between the International Longevity Centre (ILC) United Kingdom and AAG (as executive office for ILC Australia). A key objective of the project is to ensure that global policy on climate change recognises the importance of ageing.

  • The August AAG 500 blog considered AAG's response to the National Health and Climate Strategy.

  • In the second AAG 500 blog for October, members of the Ethos research team at Griffith University discuss the effect of increased heat on older Australians. Their key message is the urgent need to promote awareness of the dangers of extreme heat amongst older people, particularly those with chronic health conditions.

AAG's 2023 AGM & AAG Research Trust update

AAG's 2023 annual general meeting (AGM) and AAG Research Trust update will take place during the 56th AAG Conference on the Gold Coast:

  • On Thursday 16 November 2023
  • From 12.30 pm to 1.15 pm AEDT
  • At The Star Gold Coast, Broadbeach Island.

Please note that the 2023 AGM is face-to-face only (no online attendance). The agenda and meeting papers will be circulated in advance. If you are unable to attend the meeting, you may send a proxy in your place. In that case, please complete the proxy nomination form* and email it to [email protected] by 9.00 am AEDT on Monday 13 November 2023. If you submit a proxy form you will automatically be recorded in the meeting minutes as an apology. You can also email an apology for the meeting, which will be recorded in the minutes.

We hope to see as many members as possible at the AGM.

*The proxy form hyperlink has been de-activated for this online version. Members please check your email for the version of T3 that you have been sent that does contain the link or email [email protected] and request the link.

Pre-Conference workshops - Tues 14th Nov

  • End of the Rainbow: Models of Care for LGBTIQ+ People with Dementia.
    Hosted by the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, transgender and Intersex Special Interest Group (LGBTI SIG), in partnership with LGBTIQ+ Health Australia, Dementia Support Australia and Deakin University
  • Telehealth for Rural Older People: Panacea, Problem or somewhere inbetween?
    Hosted by the AAG Regional, Remote and Rural Special Interest Group
  • Developing skills in delivering a short and engaging 'elevator pitch'
    Hosted by AAG Student and Early Career Group (SECG) and Emerging Researchers in Ageing (ERA)
  • Publish before you perish: Writing for Scholarly Journals
    Hosted by Australasian Journal on Ageing (AJA)
  • AAG 'Division's catch up'
    All committee members and interested members are welcome. This provides a relaxed chance to connect with other divisions and exchange insights on activities in different states/territories

  • Australian Institute of Intergenerational Practice (AIIP) presents

    • Workshop 1: Co-designing Intergenerational Programs
    • Workshop 2: Thinking outside the box: Measuring Intergenerational Practice in Creative Ways

Visit the conference website for more information about these workshops