2025 in review: A year of innovation, collaboration and knowledge-sharing

As we head towards the end of 2025, NARI is celebrating another remarkable year of innovation, collaboration and knowledge‑sharing both nationally and internationally.

Over the past 12 months, our researchers, research colleagues, industry partners, consumer advocates and lived experience experts have contributed to an extraordinary calendar of conferences, forums and other external events – bringing research to life for older people. From dementia care to health equity, palliative care to physical activity, NARI has proudly showcased novel research findings, shared evidence-based resources and strengthened key partnerships with leading figures in ageing and aged care research, policy, advocacy, education and care delivery across the globe. Here’s a look back at our major contributions during 2025:

International Conferences
  • Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC): Toronto (Canada), 27 – 31 July
  • ICS-EUS 2025 Scientific Meeting: Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates), 17 – 20 September
  • 6th Vietnam National Geriatric Conference: Quang Ninh (Vietnam), 7 – 8 November
  • Alzheimer’s Disease International Asia Pacific Regional Symposium: Kowloon (Hong Kong), 19 November
National Conferences
  • Accelerate, Redesign, Collaborate Asia-Pacific (ARC APAC) Summit: Melbourne, 11 – 13 March
  • Innovation Transforming Aged Care (ITAC) Conference: Melbourne, 12 – 13 March
  • 33rd National Conference on Incontinence: Hobart, 7 – 10 May
  • Australian Dementia Research Forum (ADRF): Perth, 3 – 5 June
  • Informa Connect National Dementia Conference: Melbourne, 16 – 17 June
  • Interventional Radiology Society of Australasia (IRSA) Annual Scientific Meeting 2025: Melbourne, 31 July – 1 August
  • Oceanic Palliative Care Conference: Brisbane, 10 – 12 September
  • 10th Annual National Institute of Integrative Medicine (NIIM) Symposium: Melbourne, 11 – 12 September
  • 9th Advance Care Planning International Conference: Gold Coast, 24 – 26 September
  • Ageing Australia National Conference: Gold Coast, 30 September – 2 October
  • Evidence and Implementation Summit: Melbourne, 27 – 29 October
  • 58th Australian Association of Gerontology (AAG) Conference: Alice Springs, 11 – 14 November
  • 11th Biennial Australia and New Zealand Falls Prevention Conference: Sydney, 23 – 25 November
  • 5th Asia‑Pacific Society for Physical Activity Conference (ASPA): Newcastle, 26 – 28 November

Always a highlight on the NARI calendar, the 58th AAG Conference in November brought together researchers, policymakers, practitioners and community leaders to explore the theme Ageing at the Centre. Held in in the heart of Australia’s ochre outback, Alice Springs (Mparntwe), the event provided a unique opportunity to highlight the voices and experiences of older Australians, particularly those in regional and remote communities. NARI researchers played a central role in the diverse program, presenting across multiple sessions and contributing to thought-provoking discussions on dementia care, health system enablers and culturally safe models of support. The event was also marked by the presence of the Hon. Sam Rae MP, Federal Minister for Aged Care and Seniors, who addressed conference delegates on the importance of person‑centred care and the lived experiences of older Australians. He emphasised that good aged care happens quietly, every day, in every corner of the country — through the dedication of nurses, carers, and allied health professionals — and noted that the government is closely monitoring the impacts of reforms to ensure the best possible outcomes.

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NARI’s contribution to this impressive array of global events throughout 2025 underscores our role as a leader in translational research into ageing and aged care. By actively engaging with policymakers, peers and participants from home and abroad, NARI continues to work towards our vision of a world where older people are respected, included and have the opportunity to age well. The insights we shared and connections we made as a result of these activities will inform ongoing projects and collaborations, ensuring that our research continues to improve health and aged care systems, policies and practices which promote health, wellbeing and quality of life.

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