The Melbourne Ageing Research Collaboration (MARC) is a unique collaboration of health, research, aged care and advocacy organisations working together to improve the lives of older people.
Our vision is that older people received the best possible care and support through services, programs and policies which support health and optimal quality of life.
Established in 2014, the Melbourne Ageing Research Collaboration (MARC) is a unique consortium of partners, bringing together health services, universities, aged care services, primary health, government and advocacy organisations. MARC aims to improve the lives of older people through collaboration between organisations that support the health and wellbeing of older people using evidence informed practices and policies. We seek to improve ageing-related knowledge, skills and understanding among researchers, the health and aged care workforce, policymakers and the general public to ultimately create long-lasting, systemic change.
MARC’s focus is on addressing key issues of importance to older people, their carers, health professionals and the wider community.
Our five key themes are preventing falls, providing better dementia care, improving mental health and wellbeing, managing clinical frailty, and enabling better end-of-life care.
MARC Strategic Plan July 2025 - June 2028
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