The minister for senior Victorians, Lisa Neville, said the Asia/Oceania Regional Congress
of Gerontology and Geriatrics will be held in Melbourne in 2011. The congress was last held
in Australia in 1980.
“The congress will increase our understanding of the impact of Australia’s ageing population
as Melbourne gains access to the leading Asia Pacific professionals in this field,” Neville said.
The bid to secure the event was led by Melbourne Convention and Visitors Bureau (MCVB) in partnership with the Australian Association of Gerontology, the peak body representing
professionals, including researchers, practitioners, academics and policy makers in the field of ageing.
The president of the association, associate professor Laurie Buys, said it was an honour to be chosen by an international organisation to host its flagship event.
Chief executive officer of MCVB, Sandra Chipchase, said winning the event helped attract
other events in related fields.
“Medical and science associations worldwide are hearing about Melbourne’s success in delivering
international business events and as a leader in industry and innovation.”
At the time of press the congress was the 18th international business event confirmed for the new Melbourne Convention Centre when it opens next year.
Melbourne lands international congress worth US$5 million
MELBOURNE An international congress on ageing that is expected to attract more than 1,200 delegates and inject more than US$5 million into the economy has been awarded to Melbourne.
