# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Reading and Writing Ageing in Australia and Aotearoa Symposium
- **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 22 Jun, 2026 at 10:00 am – Tue, 23 Jun, 2026 at 03:30 pm
- **Event Description**: A 2 day event exploring the role of reading and writing practices in illuminating the particularities and possibilities of ageingAbout this EventReading and Writing Ageing in Australia and Aotearoa symposiumWhat role can reading and writing practices have in countering ageism in the community and media, and in providing insight into the particularities and possibilities of ageing in Australia and Aotearoa? This two day symposium aims to foster a broad-based conversation around how a range of reading and writing practices might create diverse and nuanced understandings of ageing, generate wellbeing and connection for older people in Australia and Aotearoa, and advance understandings of the role of care and strategies to support carers.Free registrationCover image from Centre for Ageing BetterThe program is available:https://sites.google.com/view/readingwritingageingsymposium/home
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/melbourne/reading-and-writing-ageing-in-australia-and-aotearoa-symposium/100001990355454744
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- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Duration: 5 hours 30 minutes
  - Location: Deakin Downtown
  - Languages: English

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Melbourne
- **state**: VI
- **country**: Australia
- **location**: Deakin Downtown
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- **full address**: Deakin Downtown, 727 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Reading and Writing Ageing in Australia and Aotearoa Symposium being held?
  - **A:** Reading and Writing Ageing in Australia and Aotearoa Symposium takes place on Mon, 22 Jun, 2026 at 10:00 am to Tue, 23 Jun, 2026 at 03:30 pm at Deakin Downtown, 727 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Reading and Writing Ageing in Australia and Aotearoa Symposium?
  - **A:** Reading and Writing Ageing in Australia and Aotearoa Symposium is organized by Ann Vickery.

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