Oral Presentation Australian and New Zealand Society for Geriatric Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting 2026

Aboriginal people and Ageing Well: Health, Needs, and Aspirations (#39)

Odette Pearson 1
  1. SAHMRI, Adelaide, SA, Australia

Wardliparingga Aboriginal Health Equity Theme of the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute has a decade long program of research that is addressing health and wellbeing priorities identified by the Aboriginal community in South Australia. Our research is done in partnership with older Aboriginal people, Aboriginal community groups and organisations, and in collaboration with research groups and organisational partners who provide services that support ageing well. We have focused on what keeps you strong, what keeps you safe, caring for Elders in Practice, Aged Care and the Aged Care workforce. Our research findings inform initiatives that support Aboriginal people to age well with the aim of improving quality of life and wellbeing.