2019 Annual Report

The National Ageing Research Institute's 2019 Annual Report highlights programs and achievements for the year. NARI 2019 Annual Report cover

2019 Annual Report

2019 Director’s Report and Annual Financial Statements

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Help researchers test culturally adapted, multilingual online resources

Are you a family carer of a person living with dementia? Are you from a culturally and linguistically diverse community group? We want your help to test our online resources in your language!
In memory of Efthymia (Mitsi) Kouris

The Kouris family invites friends and loved ones of Efthymia 'Mitsi' Kouris to leave a donation to the National Ageing Research Institute in lieu of flowers.
A new chapter for Professor Briony Dow and NARI

NARI would like to express its deepest thanks to Professor Briony Dow, whose leadership has shaped NARI’s role in the sector, leading to life-changing translational research projects and consumer-led innovation. After almost a decade leading the organisation, Professor Dow will step down from her role as Director in May 2024.
Research Officer/Fellow A: Closing date Sunday 17 December 2023

NARI is seeking a Research Officer/Fellow A to work in the Aged Care Division.

2023 Highlights Report

The National Ageing Research Institute's 2023 Highlights Report.
2022 Highlights Report

The National Ageing Research Institute's 2022 Highlights Report.
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The National Ageing Research Institute's 2021 Highlights Report.
2020 Annual Report

The National Ageing Research Institute's 2020 Annual Report.
2018 Annual Report

The National Ageing Research Institute's 2018 Annual Report.
2017 Annual Report

The National Ageing Research Institute's 2017 Annual Report.
2016 Annual Report

The National Ageing Research Institute's 2016 Annual Report.

Falls risk for older People in the community: FROP-Com

The Falls Risk for Older People in the Community (FROP-Com and FROP-Com Screen) are tools used in the community for assessment or screening of falls risk.
What is the Seniors Exercise Park?

The Seniors Exercise Park is an outdoor exercise equipment includes multiple stations specifically designed for older people to improve strength, balance, joint movements, mobility and function.
Indigenous Cognitive Assessment: Regional and Urban KICA

The regional and urban KICA is an instrument to assess dementia in older Aboriginal people in regional and urban settings.
Age-positive language guide

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.
Victorian falls and balance service directory

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.
Research participants

Make a difference in the lives of older people and those who care for them by volunteering to be involved in research.
Grief in Older People and its Effect on Healthcare Use

Examines the effects of grief in older people on healthcare use from the perspective of (a) the older bereaved person who is experiencing grief and (b) GPs who are treating grieving older people.
BEFRIENDAS

BEFRIENDAS investigates the impact of befriending on levels of depression, anxiety, social support and loneliness in older people living in residential aged care when provided by trained volunteers.
Elder abuse and dementia

These three short films demonstrate how to respond where the carer abuses the person with dementia; where the person with dementia abuses their carer; and where there is unintended neglect related to advancing dementia. They were co-produced with providers and older people, with funding from the State Trustees Australia Foundation.
A Best Practice Model of Continence Care for Residential Aged Care

This research co-designed and evaluated a best practice model for delivering continence care in Australian residential aged care homes. The model helps residential aged care providers deliver high quality continence care that is consistent with the Aged Care Quality Standard.