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Ageing and older people AIFS conference sessions announced

The annual AIFS Conference has released its programme of events, and the final day of the conference is packed with expert sessions on ageing and the rights of senior Australians.

Last updated: 17 April 2024

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Fri, June 14: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Session Chairs

Chair
John De Maio, Senior Research Fellow, Australian Institute of Family Studies

Advancing healthy ageing and equity for older care leavers entering the aged care system Philip Mendes, Monash University; Susan Baidawi, Senior Research Fellow, Monash University; Lena Turnbull, Monash University; Sarah Morris, Monash University

Ending abuse in a generation: transforming the service system for older people Megan Frost, Relationships Australia NSW; Susan Cochrane, National Policy Manager, Relationships Australia

Insights from the Evaluation of the National Plan to Respond to the Abuse of Older Australians Rachel Carson, Executive Manager and Senior Research Fellow – Family Law, Family Violence and Elder Abuse Research Team, Australian Institute of Family Studies; Jade McEwen, Assistant Director -Research and Practice Evidence Team, NDIS

Grandparents raising grandchildren: The experiences and health of WA Grandcarers David Coall, Edith Cowan University; Francesca Robertson, Senior Researcher, Kurongkurl Katitjin, Centre for Indigenous Australian Education and Research, Edith Cowan University; Elizabeth Wenden , Research Project Manager, Edith Cowan University; Julie Dare; Shantha Karthigesu, Lecturer, Edith Cowan University; Ruth Marquis

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