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The International Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics and Hong Kong Association of Gerontology will be holding the “Gary Andrews Academy Workshop on Social Policy for the Aged” on 25-26th February, 2016 (Thursday & Friday) at the Hong Kong Association of Gerontology.

Professor Julie Byles (ILC-Australia) and Dr. Du Peng (ILC-China) join a list of experienced professionals will share their experiences within the Workshop. Below is the preliminary program rundown of the Workshop and registration form.

For more information of the Workshop, please refer to the below document or contact at Coco Woo on + (852) 2775 5756.

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