Melbourne Ageing Research Collaboration (MARC)

Melbourne Ageing Research Collaboration

The Melbourne Ageing Research Collaboration (MARC) is a unique collaboration of health, research, aged care and advocacy organisations working together to improve the lives of older people.

Our vision is that older people received the best possible care and support through services, programs and policies which support health and optimal quality of life.

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2017 MARC Annual Symposium

Future Directions in Ageing Research – What do the Leaders Think?

MARC was pleased to hold our 3rd Annual Symposium on August 11, 2017, at The Charles Latrobe Theatre, Royal Melbourne Hospital.

Attendees had the opportunity to hear from leaders in the fields of Dementia, Falls, Healthy Ageing, and End of Life and Palliative Care.

Speakers included Professor Susan Kurrle (University of Sydney), Professor Anne-Marie Hill (Curtain University), Professor Andrea Maier (The University of Melbourne and Royal Melbourne Hospital), Professor Lorna Rosenwax (Curtin University), and Dr Frances Batchelor (National Ageing Research Institute).

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