Wednesday
Date & Time
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Name
Speakers
Ms Eliza Matas, Swinburne University of Technology
Dr Deborah Koder, Swinburne University of Technology
Ms Lysha Lee, Swinburne University of Technology
Ms Peta Prindiville, Swinburne University of Technology
Mr Andrew Dennis, Swinburne University of Technology
Mr Avick Rahman, Swinburne University of Technology
Dr Deborah Koder, Swinburne University of Technology
Ms Lysha Lee, Swinburne University of Technology
Ms Peta Prindiville, Swinburne University of Technology
Mr Andrew Dennis, Swinburne University of Technology
Mr Avick Rahman, Swinburne University of Technology
| Living with Anorexia Nervosa in older adulthood: A framework analysis | Ms Eliza Matas, Swinburne University of Technology |
| Brief online written reminiscence improves late-life mood and life satisfaction | Mr Avick Rahman, Swinburne University of Technology |
| Mind matters in later life: Psychological wellbeing, mental health and therapeutic intervention in older adults | Ms Lysha Lee, Swinburne University of Technology |
| Predictors of Suicidal Ideation in Nursing Homes | Dr Deborah Koder, Swinburne University of Technology |
| Thriving Through Tremors: A Comparative Study of Flourishing and Mature Happiness in Parkinson's Disease | Mr Andrew Dennis, Swinburne University of Technology |
| Making Sense of Mental Health in Older Age: A Qualitative Study Exploring Beliefs using the Common-Sense Model of Self-Regulation | Ms Peta Prindiville, Swinburne University of Technology |
Date & Time
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 2:35 PM - 3:35 PM
Name
Speakers
Assoc Prof Frances Batchelor, National Ageing Research Institute
Dr Sanka Amadoru, Austin Health
Mr Liam Borelli-Millott, Clinical Gerontology Division, National Ageing Research Institute, Parkville, VIC, Australia; Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC
Dr Christa Dang, National Ageing Research Institute
Assoc Prof Paul Yates, Austin Health
Dr Sanka Amadoru, Austin Health
Mr Liam Borelli-Millott, Clinical Gerontology Division, National Ageing Research Institute, Parkville, VIC, Australia; Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC
Dr Christa Dang, National Ageing Research Institute
Assoc Prof Paul Yates, Austin Health
| Residential Aged Care Respite: clinical risks, consumer and stakeholder perspectives - setting the scene for the "3C Study" | Assoc Prof Paul Yates, Austin Health |
| Using comprehensive assessments, care plans, and video vignettes to support admissions to residential respite care: The 3C Program | Dr Sanka Amadoru, Austin Health |
| Evaluating the 3C Program: A Person-Centred Approach to Improving Transitions into Residential Respite Care | Dr Christa Dang, National Ageing Research Institute |
| Using Video to Enhance Clinical Communication During the Transition to Residential Respite Care: The 3C Video Vignette | Mr Liam Borelli-Millott, Clinical Gerontology Division, National Ageing Research Institute, Parkville, VIC, Australia; Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC |
Thursday
Date & Time
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 8:45 AM - 10:30 AM
Name
Speakers
Ms Georgina Johnstone, Bolton Clarke Research Institute
Dr Carly Meyer, Bolton Clarke
Mr Matt Eiseman, Bolton Clarke
Mrs Zoe Selby, Bolton Clarke
Dr Claudia Meyer
Dr Carly Meyer, Bolton Clarke
Mr Matt Eiseman, Bolton Clarke
Mrs Zoe Selby, Bolton Clarke
Dr Claudia Meyer
| Breaking the silence of cognitive impairment: Supporting carers in Retirement Living | Dr Claudia Meyer |
| Designing for Inclusion: Hearing and Vision Friendly Communal Spaces in Retirement Living | Dr Carly Meyer, Bolton Clarke Mrs Zoe Selby, Bolton Clarke |
| Flourishing in Villages Through Resident-Led Initiatives: Stories from Practice | Mr Matt Eiseman, Bolton Clarke |
| From the Heart: Co-Design Findings Informing a Lifestyle Framework for Retirement Living | Ms Georgina Johnstone, Bolton Clarke Research Institute Dr Carly Meyer, Bolton Clarke |
| Retirement Living: A New Frontier of Innovative Environments for Independence | Mr Matt Eiseman, Bolton Clarke |
Date & Time
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Name
Speakers
Dr Samantha Clune, Australian Institute for Primary Care & Ageing, La Trobe University
Prof Suzanne Hodgkin, Charles Sturt university
Prof Philip Taylor, University of Warwick
Prof Jo Ingold, Australian Catholic University
Prof Jodi Oakman, La Trobe University
Prof Suzanne Hodgkin, Charles Sturt university
Prof Philip Taylor, University of Warwick
Prof Jo Ingold, Australian Catholic University
Prof Jodi Oakman, La Trobe University
| Reconfiguring Pay and Employment Rights in Adult Social Care: Early Evidence from England’s Fair Pay Agreement Reforms | Prof Philip Taylor, University of Warwick |
| Activating Employers Through Procurement: Lessons for the Aged Care Workforce in Australia, the UK, and the United States | Prof Jo Ingold, Australian Catholic University |
| Policy reform and workforce precarity in Australia, Spain and the UK aged care sectors | Dr Samantha Clune, Australian Institute for Primary Care & Ageing, La Trobe University |
| Community aged care in Australia: the need for innovative programs to boost workforce capacity | Prof Suzanne Hodgkin, Charles Sturt university |
Date & Time
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Name
Speakers
Dr Rachel Urwin, Australian Institute Of Health Innovation, Macquarie University
Dr Isabelle Meulenbroeks, Australian Institute of Health Innovation, Macquarie University
Ms Sangita Neupane, Australian Institute of Health Innovation
Assoc Prof Magda Raban, Australian Institute Of Health Innovation, Macquarie University
Dr Ryan McMullan, Macquarie University
Dr Isabelle Meulenbroeks, Australian Institute of Health Innovation, Macquarie University
Ms Sangita Neupane, Australian Institute of Health Innovation
Assoc Prof Magda Raban, Australian Institute Of Health Innovation, Macquarie University
Dr Ryan McMullan, Macquarie University
| A behavioural intervention to reduce antibiotic use in residential aged care: progress of a stepped-wedged cluster randomised controlled trial | Assoc Prof Magda Raban, Australian Institute Of Health Innovation, Macquarie University |
| Optimising medication quality indicator visualisations in residential aged care | Dr Isabelle Meulenbroeks, Australian Institute of Health Innovation, Macquarie University |
| Medication quality indicator and benchmark reports for quality improvement in residential aged care | Dr Rachel Urwin, Australian Institute Of Health Innovation, Macquarie University |
| Co-designing tailored interventions to improve appropriate medication use in residential aged care: a scoping study | Ms Sangita Neupane, Australian Institute of Health Innovation |
| Resources required for National Aged Care Quality Indicator Program reporting: A costing analysis | Dr Ryan McMullan, Macquarie University |
Date & Time
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Name
Speakers
Prof Alison Hutchinson, Deakin University
Dr Lidia Engel, Monash University
Assoc Prof Helen Macpherson, Deakin University
Assoc Prof Tanya Petrovich, Dementia Australia
Dr Thach Tran, Deakin University
Ms Kelly Burns, Dementia Australia
Dr Terence Chong, St Vincents
Dr Justine Lomas, Deakin University
Dr Lidia Engel, Monash University
Assoc Prof Helen Macpherson, Deakin University
Assoc Prof Tanya Petrovich, Dementia Australia
Dr Thach Tran, Deakin University
Ms Kelly Burns, Dementia Australia
Dr Terence Chong, St Vincents
Dr Justine Lomas, Deakin University
| Development of BrainTrack: design and implementation of a digital tool to support brain health awareness | Assoc Prof Tanya Petrovich, Dementia Australia Ms Kelly Burns, Dementia Australia |
| GP Perspectives on the Use of BrainTrack to Support Brain Health Conversations and Early Help-seeking | Assoc Prof Helen Macpherson, Deakin University Dr Terence Chong, St Vincents |
| Social Return on Investment of the BrainTrack App for Monitoring Brain Health | Dr Lidia Engel, Monash University |
| Longitudinal Insights from BrainTrack: User Engagement and Associations with Help-Seeking | Dr Thach Tran, Deakin University Prof Alison Hutchinson, Deakin University Dr Justine Lomas, Deakin University |
Friday
Date & Time
Friday, November 13, 2026, 8:45 AM - 10:30 AM
Name
Speakers
Mr Dinesh Indraharan, Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
Ms Cassandra Elliott, Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
Mr Patrick Gorman, AIHW
Dr Mikaela Jorgensen, Australian Institute of Health And Welfare
Ms Bronte O'Donnell, Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
Ms Alison Wijnen, Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
Ms Rin Rin Ly, Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
Mr Andrew Nguyen, Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
Dr Hop Tran, AIHW
Ms Cassandra Elliott, Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
Mr Patrick Gorman, AIHW
Dr Mikaela Jorgensen, Australian Institute of Health And Welfare
Ms Bronte O'Donnell, Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
Ms Alison Wijnen, Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
Ms Rin Rin Ly, Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
Mr Andrew Nguyen, Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
Dr Hop Tran, AIHW
| Incorporating dementia data in linked data assets to advance evidence on Dementia in Australia | Ms Bronte O'Donnell, Australian Institute of Health and Welfare |
| Specialist palliative care for older Australians receiving aged care in the last year of life | Ms Cassandra Elliott, Australian Institute of Health and Welfare |
| Unlocking the value of the National Aged Care Data Asset for older Australians | Dr Mikaela Jorgensen, Australian Institute of Health And Welfare |
| Interfaces between the aged care and health system: Analysis of AIHW’s National Aged Care Data Asset | Ms Alison Wijnen, Australian Institute of Health and Welfare Dr Hop Tran, AIHW |
| Timeliness of access to aged care services in Australia: updated national evidence from a new assessment cohort | Mr Patrick Gorman, AIHW |
| NDIS participation by younger people living in residential aged care | Mr Andrew Nguyen, Australian Institute of Health and Welfare Ms Rin Rin Ly, Australian Institute of Health and Welfare |














