Join us on Friday 20th September, 9.30am - 3.00pm AEST, as our speakers including Robert Fitzgerald AM, Andrea Kelly, Dr Jill Gallagher AO and Dr John Davis address the topic: Human Rights are Older People’s Rights Too. Read more
Professor Sandra Thom-Jones and Professor Mark Bellgrove joined NARI Director Tracy Comans in conversation to discuss Neurodiversity as we age - catch up on the conversation here. Read more
This new Australian framework helps in-home aged care services plan and deliver technology-supported services. It includes practical tips, an implementation checklist and the evidence underpinning the framework. Read more
If you're 50 or over, take our Healthy Ageing Quiz to find out if you're on the right track to age well. Read more
Join us on World Patient Safety Day on Tuesday September 17, 2024, for the NARI Seminar in Ageing where Prof. Alison Mudge will discuss: 'Improving hospital care for older people'.
The National Ageing Research Institute (NARI) is proud to announce the continuation of our open online course Caregiving, Dementia and Incontinence. This free 5 week course is designed to support carers of people living with dementia and continence care needs.
The Victorian Falls and Balance Service Directory provides details of the clinics and programs operated by public hospitals and community health services in Victoria for older people who have had a fall or are at risk of falling.
NARI advocates for revisions to the Exposure Draft of the Aged Care Act 2023 to meet the care needs of Australians as they move through their later lives, in order to deliver on the promise of dignity for older people.
NARI's exercise videos can help older people stay active at home, particularly during times when you may not be as physically active outdoors. The exercises were developed by allied health professionals with expertise in exercise for older people.
NARI worked with carers to develop a video promoting a balanced view of caring for someone with dementia. The video presents carers’ stories and experiences, including challenging, positive, and rewarding aspects of caring. It is suitable for both carers and the public.
This free resource helps Australian residential aged care facilities implement the book Pain in Residential Aged Care Facilities: Management Strategies, 2nd Edition.
As part of our commitment to combatting ageism, NARI has developed an age-positive language guide. The guide provides practical examples of how words, phrases, and images can better portray older people and combat ageism.
This good news story uses several short films to share the ways in which three Aboriginal community controlled art centres are supporting older people and those living with dementia in remote communities.
An open letter from clinician researcher and falls prevention expert at the National Ageing Research Institute (NARI), A/Prof Frances Batchelor, to Maggie in support of her personal recovery and highlighting the issue of falls in older Australians. Read more
NARI's 2024 Conversation on Ageing focused on neurodiversity and ageing. The discussion highlighted the urgent need to improve awareness, diagnosis and support for older people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Read more
A new evidence-based framework has been developed to help guide in-home aged care providers as they plan and deliver technology-supported services Read more
NARI welcomes the new Senior Victorians Advisory Committee which will help to ensure older people are listened to. It will provide more opportunities for older people to give advice directly to Government on their priorities, the challenges they face, and emerging issues. Read more