Psychology and Ageing

The Psychology and Ageing Interest Group (PAIG) is dedicated to furthering clinical knowledge, research a

gendas, teaching and learning initiatives, and public policy relating to the psychological wellbeing of older adults in Australia. It acts as a mechanism for its members to stay linked with colleagues who share similar clinical, teaching, and research interests. Join us here. 

The APS Psychology and Ageing Interest Group (PAIG) was established in 2001 with an overall aim of promoting best practice in working with older adults. PAIG brings together clinicians and researchers interested in the area of ageing and plays an important role in educating the psychologists of the future.

 

Terms of Reference

1. To develop a network of clinicians throughout Australia who are interested in research, teaching and learning, and professional practice in the field of gerontology, and to provide professional support to this network by:

  1. Exchanging information about relevant conferences, seminars and workshops;
  2. Exchanging information about developments in research, teaching and learning, and professional practice in the field of ageing; and 
  3. Offering professional development opportunities.

These networking activities are met by production of an annual newsletter for members; at least two meetings per year in each state; and a symposium at the national APS conference. Members can also join a nationwide electronic mailing list and be kept updated on national and international events, conferences, scientific information, and clinical issues relating to older adults.

2. To be active in expanding psychologists' roles in the field of ageing in Australia by:

  1. Publishing psychologists' work at relevant professional meetings (e.g., Australian Association of Gerontology, Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Society, etc.);
  2. Campaigning to increase employment prospects for psychologists interested in working with older adults;
  3. Campaigning to increase relevant course content in undergraduate and postgraduate courses; and 
  4. Encouraging research in the psychology of ageing in Australia.