The 3rd Annual International Symposium on Ageing and Old-Age in Asia-Pacific will bring together leading experts in the Asia-Pacific region and beyond to facilitate exchange of the latest knowledge on the health, social, cultural, political, and economic challenges associated with ageing and old-age. It will be held in Melbourne, Australia, on 11-12 October 2017.

Host Institution

In 2017, the symposium will be hosted by the John Richards Initiative (JRI), La Trobe University. In 2017, La Trobe University celebrates its 50th anniversary, and the JRI is celebrating its 10th anniversary. This symposium is sponsored by La Trobe Asia.

Keynote Speakers

Emeritus Professor Jeni Warburton, La Trobe University, Australia - Ageing and aged care in rural Australia: developing the knowledge base

Professor Thomas Klassen, York University, Canada - Human Rights in Old Age: An East-West Perspective

Professor Masa Higo, Kyushu University, Japan - The Year 2030 Problem and Beyond: Challenges of a ‘Hyper-Aged’ Japan

Professor David R Phillips, Lingnan University, Hong Kong - Major challenges of ageing in the 'older-age' countries of the Asia-Pacific: are solutions in sight?

Professor Caslav Pejovic, Kyushu University, Japan - Ageing Japan: How a Great Gender Equality Can Help

Key dates and abstract submission

15 August 2017 Presenter registration deadline

31 August 2017 Draft program released

31 August 2017 Early bird registration closes

10 September 2017 Program finalised

Discounted registration may be available to delegates from developing countries - please contact the conference organiser directly for further information and assistance.

For more information about the conference, social activities, tours and submission of abstracts, please visit the official conference website.

A DRAFT Symposium Program is now available.