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The work of the National Ageing Research Institute is more important than ever during these difficult times, and I am please to share with you our 2020 - 2024 Strategic Plan. Read more
Do you have residents with symptoms of depression, anxiety or loneliness? We are recruiting older people living in residential aged care for a trial of ‘befriending’ – regular conversation with a new friend to talk about topics of mutual interest. Read more
Older people who do regular physical activity at Seniors Exercise Parks show significant improvements in physical and mental health and wellbeing, new research shows. Read more
It is with great sadness we acknowledge the passing last month of long standing and loyal research volunteer Zelma Riddell. Read more
The National Ageing Research Institute has made significant contributions to the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety. Read more
The MARC project Lost in grief: An in-depth exploration of the effects of grief on older people’s healthcare use, is recipient of an RM Gibson Research Fund grant. Read more
MARC on the Record is a snapshot reflecting outcomes from the twenty varied MARC organisations who work together to improve the lives of older people. Read more
The Federation of Ethnic Communities’ Councils of Australia (FECCA) is seeking feedback on its issues paper: IF WE DON’T COUNT IT … IT DOESN’T COUNT! Towards Consistent National Data Collection and Reporting on Cultural, Ethnic and Linguistic Diversity. Read more
Meet NARI research fellow Dr Andrew Simon Gilbert Read more
The ENJOY MAP for HEALTH project and Grief in Older People research have been awarded grants Read more
Leading physiotherapists concerned face masks will increase falls and injuries in older people are urging Australians aged 65 years and older to look down regularly while walking when they are wearing a mask. Read more
An update from NARI Director Professor Briony Dow. Read more
Despite people from CALD backgrounds comprising over one-third of Australia’s older population, they are under-represented in dementia research, which potentially translates into less than optimal care. Read more
NARI is currently conducting an Australia-wide study of how COVID-19 is affecting the health and wellbeing of Australian adults. If you are aged over 18 years we want to hear from you. Read more
A Victorian falls and balance services directory is being developed by NARI in collaboration with the Victorian Department of Health and Human Services. Read more
Grief can affect people at any stage of their lives and is a natural response to a significant loss like the death of a family member or friend. In this study, would like to find out more about the effects of grief on older people’s quality of life, wellbeing and healthcare use. Read more
NARI has developed COVID-19 survival tip-sheets to help older people stay healthy, fit and connected during the pandemic. Read more
Dr Joan Ostaszkiewicz is reframing continence care to place dignity at its centre Read more
NARI has launched a new film series: Balancing the older person’s rights and carers needs: Elder abuse in the context of dementia, to provide health and aged care workers with the knowledge and confidence to respond to elder abuse in the context of dementia. Read more
15 February 1945 - 7 March 2020 Read more
We are particularly aware of the vulnerabilities of older people to COVID-19 Read more
A Memorandum of Understanding between NARI and Deakin University will deliver solutions for older people through new approaches to research and education. Read more
Older Victorians across the state will receive the care they need, thanks to the Victorian State Government’s $3.6 million investment into research led by the National Ageing Research Institute. Read more
There is an urgent need for more high-quality research to learn what can effectively prevent falls in residential care, especially for people with dementia. Read more
NARI and the Melbourne Ageing Research Collaboration (MARC) have made two new submissions into the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety. Read more