Ageing in Persons with Intellectual Disability | 2 Free Events with Prof Mary McCarron

  • By Edie Ballantyne

📢 The Centre for Disability Studies, together with the National Centre of Excellence in Intellectual Disability Health and the University of Sydney Susan Wakil School of Nursing and Midwifery, is proud to present two free events with Professor Mary McCarron from Trinity College Dublin.

Professor McCarron is an internationally recognised leader in ageing and intellectual disability. She has published over 300 peer-reviewed papers, secured €20+ million in research funding, supervised more than 30 PhD students, and influenced policy at national and international levels.

đź’ˇ Event 1: Networking Breakfast & Leadership Keynote
Professor McCarron shares an honest and personal perspective on leadership – reflecting on the highs, the challenges, and the lessons learned in academia, research, and health leadership.
👉 Register here: nceidh-networking-breakfast.eventbrite.com.au

💡 Event 2: Keynote Lecture – From Insight to Impact
Drawing on over 15 years of longitudinal research through IDS-TILDA, Professor McCarron will explore how evidence can shape national strategy, transform services, and support inclusion and dignity in ageing.
👉 Register here: from-insight-to-impact.eventbrite.com.au

đź“… Register by Friday 26 September
📍 Free to attend – open to academics, policymakers, service providers, advocates, and families