Dr Norman Swan in conversation with Dr Preeya Alexander
About this Event
Over 3 evenings, hear from incredible storytellers as they delve into their latest work and discuss their creative process.
Our final event in the series welcomes one of Australia’s most trusted doctors, Dr Norman Swan, to discuss his newly released book, The Brain Cliff (August 2026), an exploration of the myriad ways we can keep our brains sharp as we age.
What many of us fear, especially as we hit our forties and fifties, is not being as quick of mind. Not remembering as well as we used to. By our 60s and 70s we worry there's nothing we can do and that we are falling helplessly into an abyss which leads to dementia.
Dr Norman will be joined in conversation by Dr Preeya Alexander, co-host of the Health Report on ABC Radio National and author of Rainbow Plate and Eat Sleep Play Love.
Concluding the event will be an audience Q&A. Your opportunity to ask about the in-depth interview process with ‘cognitive super-agers' and how this has reframed aging.
Auslan interpretation is available on request.
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Doors will open from 6.15pm. Drinks will be available to purchase on the night.
Copies of Dr Norman’s books will be available for purchase from Readings at the event.
About Dr Norman Swan
Trained in paediatrics, Dr Norman Swan was one of the first medically qualified journalists in Australia, with a broadcast career spanning more than 30 years. He currently hosts Radio National's The Health Report and co-hosts What’s That Rash. He is the bestselling author of So You Think You Know What's Good for You?, So You Want to Know What’s Good for Your Kids? and So You Want to Live Younger Longer?
About Dr Preeya Alexander
Dr Preeya Alexander is a practising GP in Melbourne. She co-hosts the Health Report on ABC Radio National and has hosted 2 episodes of Catalyst on ABC, appeared on shows like the ABC's Drum, Q and A and uses her social media profile to combat health misinformation and make complex health information more digestible. Preeya has authored several books including Rainbow Plate for children and Eat Sleep Play Love.
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Where is it happening?
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AUD 0.00 to AUD 23.00
