Director of NARI Prof. Tracy Comans and A/Prof. Frances Batchelor Senior Principal Research Fellow and Director of the Clinical Gerontology Division at NARI were recently published on The Conversation, in an article discussing ‘What the government’s home care changes mean for ageing Australians’
An open letter from clinician researcher and falls prevention expert at the National Ageing Research Institute (NARI), A/Prof Frances Batchelor, to Maggie in support of her personal recovery and highlighting the issue of falls in older Australians.
NARI’s 2024 Conversation on Ageing focused on neurodiversity and ageing. The discussion highlighted the urgent need to improve awareness, diagnosis and support for older people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
A new evidence-based framework has been developed to help guide in-home aged care providers as they plan and deliver technology-supported services
NARI welcomes the new Senior Victorians Advisory Committee which will help to ensure older people are listened to. It will provide more opportunities for older people to give advice directly to Government on their priorities, the challenges they face, and emerging issues.
Ahead of next month’s State Budget, the National Ageing Research Institute (NARI) is calling on the Victorian Government to back new research and workforce training to keep Victorians healthier and living at home for longer.
