Reshaping the Future of Ageing

Join the Conversation with
Professor Henry Brodaty AO

A timely and important event bringing together leading voices to explore how we can better support, understand and shape more positive experiences of ageing across our communities.

We are honoured to welcome 2026 Senior Australian of the Year, Professor Henry Brodaty AO, a globally recognised leader in brain health and dementia research. Professor Brodaty’s pioneering work is transforming the diagnosis, treatment and understanding of dementia, improving outcomes for individuals, families and communities across Australia and beyond.

We are also proud to be joined by SA’s 2026 Senior Australians of the Year:

• Malcolm Benoy (‘Mac’) – 2026 SA Senior Australian of the Year
  A dedicated volunteer citizen scientist, Mac has made a significant contribution to climate research through the preservation of long-term meteorological records, helping deepen understanding of South Australia’s environmental history.
  
  
• James Currie, 2026 SA Senior Australian of the Year
  With a remarkable career spanning five decades, James has contributed to some of Australia’s most iconic films, including Breaker Morant, The Lighthorsemen, Bad Boy Bubby, The Tracker, Wolf Creek, Ten Canoes, Red Dog, and the AACTA Award-winning documentary My Name is Gulpilil.
  

Together, these voices offer powerful insight into how cognitive and physical engagement, social connection and active citizenship can help shape more positive experiences of ageing.

We acknowledge the invaluable assistance from the Australian Government through the National Australia Day Council and support from the Government of South Australia. We also thank Lutheran Homes Group for their support, and COTA SA for their contribution to this event.