Living Longer and Strong Lecture
Research insights into healthy ageing
Event sessions
Level 4, Mayne Medical Building, 288 Herston Road, Herston
Join us for a networking breakfast, followed by an insightful presentation from our expert researchers exploring community-led approaches to healthy ageing, the early identification of age-related challenges, and tailored programs that support Australia's ageing population to live longer, healthier, and stronger lives.
Join experts from UQ's Faculty of Health, Medicine, and Behavioural Sciences to discover:
- virtual care and remote healthcare services, highlighting how innovative healthcare solutions are helping people access the support they need closer to home
- codesigned technologies to support living well with dementia such as the Life Library
- how the Australian Frailty Network is advancing frailty-informed care to improve outcomes for older Australians
- nutrition and healthy eating information.
Speakers
Guests will hear from an expert panel of speakers from the Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences (HMBS):
- Professor Ruth Hubbard, Masonic Chair of Geriatric Medicine, Frazer Institute, HMBS
- Professor Lauren Ball, Chair of Community Health and Wellbeing, HMBS
- Professor Anthony Smith, Centre Director of the Centre for Online Health, HMBS
- Associate Professor Jacki Liddle, Research fellow and Occupational therapist, HMBS
This lecture will coincide with UQ Giving Day, a 24-hour fundraising movement that brings the UQ community together to raise awareness and support for important causes such as the Living Longer and Stronger fund.
Who should attend?
- Families, supporters and carers of people living with dementia
- Health, aged care and community sector professionals
- Students, researchers, alumni and staff
- General public and local community
Cost of event
Free