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Our impact

NARI's impact is driven by our vision, mission and values. To achieve impact:

  • NARI produces, synthesises and disseminates information, tools and resources to inform evidence-based policy development and practice changes relating to ageing and aged care.
  • NARI builds relationships and partnerships to both support our research activities and inform decisions about health and healthcare, including public health and social care.
  • NARI translates and adapts our research and our outputs to ensure it is useful and meaningful to its target audience.
  • NARI promotes accurate information about ageing and aged care.

We enhance our work by bringing together the collective expertise of:

  • Government
  • Advocacy groups
  • Industry and thought leaders
  • World-class academics, educators and researchers
  • Clinical and professional experts
  • Students
  • Older people
  • Families and carers.

NARI's impact ensures that our work contributes to improved health and wellbeing, a stronger economy, and a more vibrant and cohesive society.

Published: 19th February, 2025

Updated: 23rd July, 2025

Author: Kathryn Squires

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