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  1. About us
  2. What we do

What we do

The National Ageing Research Institute (NARI) makes a measurable difference to the lives of older people and those who care for them by improving their quality of life and health.

Established in 1974, we are a national, independent medical research institute, which is highly respected across the aged care industry and research sector nationally and internationally. NARI brings together industry leaders, innovators, academic experts, and world-class educators who combine their expertise to influence and shape the agenda in ageing research and aged care.
With a strong focus on translational research, we have made significant improvements to the lives of older Australians through our research in seven key areas:

  • Falls and balance
  • Pain
  • Dementia
  • Physical activity
  • Healthy ageing
  • Psychosocial and mental health
  • Health systems evaluation.

We are the first academic centre in Australia focused on research and ageing in Australia as well as an independent non- profit medical research institute and company limited by guarantee – unique in the Australian ageing research sector.

Our Constitution

The National Ageing Research Institute's constitution defines our governance framework. Read more

Published: 25th November, 2020

Updated: 17th March, 2022

Author: Kathryn Squires

Our history

The National Ageing Research Institute has been at the forefront of ageing research in Australia for over 40 years. Read more

Published: 20th April, 2020

Updated: 15th November, 2020

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Our strategy

Our 2020-2024 Strategic Plan captures our passion for making a difference to the lives of older people. It maps out a clear and tangible path for delivering our goals and is a living document to guide our work and outcomes. Read more

Published: 20th April, 2020

Updated: 16th November, 2020

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  • Danielle McCalmont

    Danielle is a Research Assistant in the Social Gerontology Division at NARI, working on the e-DiVA project. She has experience in behavioural neuroscience and quantitative analysis.

  • 2023 Annual Appeal

    Help us reach our target of raising $10,000 towards supporting ageing research in our Annual Appeal 2023.

  • Research Fellow – Aged Care Division and MARC - closing date: Friday 16 June 2023

    Research Fellow – Aged Care Division and MARC - closing date: Friday 16 June 2023

    NARI is seeking a Research Fellow to work within the Aged Care Division and Melbourne Ageing Research Collaboration (MARC)

  • Conversations on Ageing: Laureate Professor Peter Doherty AC

    Conversations on Ageing: Laureate Professor Peter Doherty AC

    We were honoured to host Professor Peter Doherty, Nobel Prize Laureate, as our inaugural conversationalist on 22 June 2022. Watch the recording as Professor Doherty talks about how older people can contribute to public discourse on ageing and identity.

Most read

  • 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?

    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

    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

    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.

  • 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.

  • Grief in Older People and its Effect on Healthcare Use

    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.

  • 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.

  • Mental health tips for aged care workers and managers

    Mental health tips for aged care workers and managers

    NARI has mental health tips and strategies to help aged care workers and managers best handle stress and anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic, to optimise wellbeing.

  • How to stay active at home - Exercises for older people

    How to stay active at home - Exercises for older people

    NARI's exercise videos can help older people stay active at home, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic when you may not be as physically active outdoors. The exercises were developed by allied health professionals with expertise in exercise for older people.

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The National Ageing Research Institute acknowledges the Wurundjeri Woi-Wurrung people on whose country our office is located. As a national organisation we acknowledge the traditional owners of the lands and waters across Australia. We pay our respect to Elders past and present and to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples including members of the Stolen Generations.

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NARI
34-54 Poplar Road (via Gate 4)
Parkville Victoria 3052
Australia

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NARI
PO Box 2127
Royal Melbourne Hospital
Victoria 3050
Australia

Contact details

Ph: +61 3 8387 2305

Email: NARI Reception

ABN: 71 154 866 047

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