Australian Association of Gerontology
42nd National Conference
Translation & Transformation

25-27 November 2009
National Convention Centre, Canberra, ACT, Australia

Hosted by: The Australian Association of Gerontology (AAG)

The Conference

The Australian Association of Gerontology (AAG) is hosting its 42nd National Conference in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory at the National Convention Centre from 25 - 27 November 2009.

The Conference is held annually and significantly assists the AAG in furthering its mission which is 'to expand knowledge on ageing with the purpose of improving the experience of ageing.' The theme for this year's conference is "Translation and Transformation: Connecting what we know and what we do."

The Association welcomes practitioners, researchers, educators, service providers, policy makers and members of the community who have an interest in ageing and aged care to consider attending this thought provoking and informative national conference.

The Australian Association of Gerontology

The AAG is Australia's largest multidisciplinary professional association of people working in the diverse fields of ageing. Its members include a broad range of health professionals, researchers from the social and medical sciences, government sector staff, providers and staff of aged care services, and older people themselves.

The AAG has a National program of activities as well as active Divisions at State and Territory level. It is also part of an international network through its membership of the International Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics.

Canberra and Venue

Conference Venue:

National Convention Centre
31 Constitution Avenue
Canberra, ACT 2601
T: (61-2) 6257 4905 F:(61-2) 6257 6405
www.nccc.com.au

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The National Convention Centre is the largest purpose built meeting facility in the ACT. The recently completed A$30 million refurbishment has resulted in creating a spacious, bright and comfortable venue. It is centrally located within easy walking distance of accommodation options and Canberra's city centre.

Canberra, the nation's capital, is a relaxed yet sophisticated city, surrounded by the natural beauty of the Australian bush. This world class city is the centre for all the best that is Australia - rich in culture, history, politics, research and education. With a population of 325,000, Canberra offers easy access from all over Australia (Sydney is 281km north and Melbourne is 660 to the southwest).

For more information on Canberra and the ACT please visit the following website:  www.visitcanberra.com.au

AAG 2009 - Promotional Video

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