John Richards Centre 2024 Oration
Event status:
This exciting event will be held at La Trobe University Albury-Wodonga campus. Guest speaker Marcus Riley will explore the new stages of ageing through the topic: The Ageing Continuum - Challenge or Opportunity?
- Date:
- Thursday 31 October 2024 05:15 pm (Add to calendar)
- Contact:
- Dr Rachel Winterton
r.winterton@latrobe.edu.au - Presented by:
- Marcus Riley
- Type of Event:
- Public Lecture
Guest speaker Marcus Riley will explore the new stages of ageing, as we ask who is responsible for ensuring we age successfully, consider what approach we should take for our increased longevity and understand what factors are going to impact us the most.
About Marcus Riley
Marcus Riley’s career in the field of ageing spans over two decades, providing leadership and influence on local, national and global levels. He has led the successful establishment and growth of service based organisations focused on accommodation, health and care services for older adults as well as key roles in education, workforce development and technology. As Australia’s leading international advocate on ageing, he regularly addresses issues at the United Nations, is a Director of the Washington-based Global Ageing Network and has been appointed to a number of national Government boards and committees. He is a passionate advocate for positive ageing and is the author of Booming – A Life Changing Philosophy on Ageing Well.
Lecture Theatre and Foyer, Building 6
La Trobe University Albury- Wodonga Campus,133 McKoy Street, Wodonga 3690
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