Monday 30th September 2024

Click here to register: https://www.aag.asn.au/Web/CAD%20Symposium%202024

This one-day symposium will explore the transformative potential of the arts in enhancing the lives of older adults, bringing together organisations, institutions, and individuals from the arts and care sectors.

Local and international speakers will share the latest in research, policy, and practice – including a morning session on dementia and music (Bill Thompson, Bond University, QLD; Justin Christensen, University of Sheffield, UK) – followed by a talk on access to equity in creative brain health and presentations from creative practitioners and researchers in clowning, photography, dance and art.

The afternoon will include poster presentations; a session on becoming creative, led by Prof Julie Byles, AO; two hands-on workshops; and a final panel session.

There will be opportunities for participation throughout using drawing and digital technology. Ideas from the participation will be shared in the final panel and will help shape discussions around future directions.

This event provides an opportunity for attendees to share their experiences, to hear from researchers and practitioners, and to have conversations about how art and creativity can be used to transform the experience of ageing! The event will end with optional informal networking at a local restaurant (own cost).

• Understand the value of the arts and design in ageing research, policy, and practice
• Develop practical and impactful strategies for deploying arts-based approaches in research and practice
• Share ideas, lived experiences with others
• Engage in workshops, gaining hands-on experience

Q Building,
The University of Newcastle
16B Honeysuckle Drive,
Newcastle NSW 2300