Celebrating 50 years · Est. 1976
Better research. Better ageing.
For everyone.
For 50 years, NARI has produced the evidence, tools and resources to improve health and aged care for older Australians.
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Years of ageing research
Researchers
Research projects
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Research focus areas
Find what you need
Tell us who you are and we’ll point you to the right resources.
Older people & community
Tools, guides and programs to help you age well.
Researchers
Collaborations, publications and research opportunities.
Health & aged care industry
Evidence, training and practice resources.
Donors & supporters
Fund the future of ageing research.
Policy & government
Submissions, briefings and evidence.
Our four focus areas
NARI’s research is organised around four focus areas.
Thriving later in life
Supporting those who care
Connecting communities
Shaping the future of ageing
Work making a measurable difference
A selection of projects our researchers are currently leading.
Community voices
The falls prevention program changed how I live. I’m 78, I still walk my dog every morning, and I haven’t had a fall in three years.
Popular Resources and Events
The three pages our visitors use most, free and evidence-based.
Falls Risk for Older People – Community setting
Frailty assessment tool for primary care clinicians. Used daily across Australian general practice.
Healthy Ageing Quiz
27 questions. About 10 minutes. Find out how you’re tracking your healthy ageing.
Seminars in Ageing
Free monthly seminars. Watch live or catch up on past recordings.
News & updates
Research findings, policy submissions and stories from our team.
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Your gift shapes the future of ageing.
NARI’s Strategy 2025–2029 is built on four pillars. Together they guide how we deliver research that improves the lives of older Australians.
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Our research
NARI’s translational research program improves the health and wellbeing of older people and those who care for them.
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Our impact
Our work contributes to improved health and wellbeing, a stronger economy, and a more vibrant and cohesive society.
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Our sustainability
Maintaining our operations and mission as a not-for-profit, independent medical research institute.