As part of its commitment to Education and Information, NSPAC hosts Productive Ageing Forums. Each of these fora highlights a particular topic in ageing and provides members, community groups, and government with up-to-date research. These fora also generate debate and ideas for research and policy.

2011 Forum

The Ageing Experience of Australians from Migrant Backgrounds

June 2011, Melbourne

This half day forum set out to:

• Daw public, political and media attention to issues relating to the ageing experience for those older Australians born overseas.
• Provide an opportunity for information sharing and discussion amongst policy makers, researchers, service providers and those personally affected.
• Give voice to issues, concerns and opportunities evident in the research findings and from the knowledge and experience of panelists and participants.

The Forum was a significant gathering of people with an interest in the ageing experience of older Australians from migrant backgrounds.  It was attended by more than one hundred and seventy participants representing diverse professional and personal interests.  They included Aged Care and other service provision organisations, Advocacy Organisations, Community/Ethno Specific Groups, Continuing Education, Local Government, Residential Services, Health Agencies, Women’s Groups, and  individuals, as well as National Seniors Members and Staff.

A report on the proceedings can be found here.

2010 Forum

Older and Online

March 2010, Launceston

Click here to see videos from the forum.

2008 Forums

Learning for Living: The Health and Wellbeing Benefits of Lifelong Learning

September 2008, Sunshine Coast

Click here to see presentation by Professor Brian Findsen 

Click here to see presentation by Dr Cappy Engelbrecht
 

Counting on Experience: Preparing for an Ageing Workforce

April 2008, Sydney 

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