Researchers in ageing and aged care welcome $17.7 billion investment in aged care reform
The National Ageing Research Institute has commended the Government’s historic $17.7 billion investment in aged care announced in the 2021 Federal Budget.
From the Director
The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety has made it clear the Government needs to act swiftly and comprehensively to provide a fit-for-purpose aged-care system. I believe NARI has much to offer aged care reform.
ENJOY Seniors Exercise Parks open in Ballarat and Ivanhoe
New Seniors Exercise Parks have opened at Ivanhoe Park, Ivanhoe, and Mount Pleasant Reserve, Ballarat – the first in regional Victoria.
NARI welcomes Associate Professor Tuan Anh Nguyen
NARI has welcomed Associate Professor Tuan Anh Nguyen in the Social Gerontology Division, where he will contribute to our work around cultural diversity and dementia care.
Government awards funding to establish specialist dementia training for interpreters
A new study has won Federal Government funding to establish specialist dementia training for interpreters, in an effort to improve cognitive assessment for dementia of people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds.