Pain on the agenda in Parliament
The importance of managing pain in residential aged care has been highlighted in a House of Representatives Inquiry into quality of care.
News from NARI
Exercising is fun
In a novel way to combine exercise with fun, a new playground has opened in Hoppers Crossing… for seniors.
Contributing to the debate about ageing in Australia
NARI’s Director Associate Professor Briony Dow and Director of Social Gerontology Dr Bianca Brijnath have contributed opinions on ageing in the media.
Mental health breakfast
NARI researchers Dr Bianca Brijnath and researcher Dr Josefine Antoniades took part in a mental health breakfast at Government House recently.
NARI fundraising dinner
The National Ageing Research Institute has pleasure in inviting you to our Annual Black Tie Dinner on the evening of Friday 16th November 2018 at 7pm.
LGBTI advocate wins Senior Achiever Award
Transgender Victoria volunteer Brenda Appleton, 67, was one of Senior Achiever Award recipients at the 2018 Victorian Seniors of the Year awards.
NARI President appointed interim Chief Clinical Advisor
NARI President Assoc Prof Michael Murray has been appointed interim Chief Clinical Advisor to the new Australian Aged Care and Quality Commission.
Roundtable to create CALD and dementia action plan
NARI is joining forces with the NHMRC National Institute for Dementia Research (NNIDR) to develop a roadmap for CALD research.
Researchers use web-based videoconferencing to provide people with dementia with vital interpreting service
A $50,000 Dementia Australia Research Foundation – Victoria grant will help NARI to trial ways to improve access to interpreters.
Older people having a say in the design of research projects
Recognising the importance of engaging many different stakeholders, several of NARI’s projects are using a co-design approach.