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MELBOURNE AGEING RESEARCH COLLABORATION<\/p>\n
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Established in 2014, the Melbourne Ageing Research Collaboration (MARC) is a consortium of 15 partner organisations, bringing together health services, universities, aged care providers, primary health networks, government and advocacy organisations across Victoria.<\/p>\n
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ESTABLISHED<\/p>\n
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2014<\/p>\n
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PARTNERS<\/p>\n
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RESEARCH THEMES<\/p>\n
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MARC improves the lives of older people through collaboration between organisations that support healthy ageing, using evidence-informed practices and policies. We work to build ageing-related knowledge, skills and understanding among researchers, the health and aged care workforce, policymakers and the general public, to create long-lasting, systemic change.<\/p>\n
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MARC’s research and advocacy focus on the issues that matter most to older people, their carers, health professionals and the wider community.<\/p>\n
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STRATEGIC PLAN<\/p>\n
MARC Strategic Plan July 2025 – June 2028<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#FF8200″ custom_padding=”84px||84px||true|true” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” width=”90%” max_width=”1366px” custom_padding=”0px||0px||true|true” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Roboto|700|||||||” text_text_color=”#FFE6CC” text_font_size=”13px” text_letter_spacing=”2px” text_line_height=”1.4em” custom_margin=”||16px||true|true” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n OUR RESEARCH THEMES<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text 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(NARI), the program’s backbone organisation.<\/p>\n Find out more about MARC’s 15 partner organisations<\/a>, including Austin Health, Deakin University, the Royal Melbourne Hospital, St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne and the University of Melbourne.<\/p>\n Our ageing research is funded by financial contributions from partner organisations and other leveraged grants, including the Jo & JR Wicking Trust, other philanthropy, donations, and the Victorian Government.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Our approach” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” title_text_color=”#1F1F1F” title_font=”Lato|500|||||||” title_font_size=”20px” body_font=”Roboto|400|||||||” body_text_color=”#2B3352″ body_font_size=”16px” body_line_height=”1.75em” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” open=”off”]<\/p>\n As a strategic partnership, MARC combines resources and expertise to influence ageing and aged care policy and practice in Victoria and beyond, for the benefit of older people, their families, and health and aged care providers.<\/p>\n Current systems are not always designed to provide optimal support for older people. MARC addresses this through collaborative ageing research, with every MARC research project involving multiple partners and representatives, including members of our Community Advisory Panel, using a co-design approach. MARC facilitates educational events and hosts regular public forums to discuss ageing-related issues and bridge the gap between research, policy and practice. We provide research opportunities to clinicians, practitioners, researchers and students working to improve outcomes for older people, and offer seed funding to staff at MARC partner organisations to build their capacity in ageing research.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Our achievements” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” title_text_color=”#1F1F1F” title_font=”Lato|500|||||||” title_font_size=”20px” body_font=”Roboto|400|||||||” body_text_color=”#2B3352″ body_font_size=”16px” body_line_height=”1.75em” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” open=”off”]<\/p>\n Since 2014, MARC has hosted over 47 events, conducted 20 ageing research projects, and disseminated findings into more than 120 health and aged care settings.<\/p>\n Our research and advocacy have already led to wide-reaching, sustainable change in ageing and aged care practice, with more work underway.<\/p>\n MARC on the Record provides a full snapshot of our achievements in ageing research and collaboration.<\/p>\n MARC on the Record<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Our impact” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” title_text_color=”#1F1F1F” title_font=”Lato|500|||||||” title_font_size=”20px” body_font=”Roboto|400|||||||” body_text_color=”#2B3352″ body_font_size=”16px” body_line_height=”1.75em” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” open=”off”]<\/p>\n Hear directly from MARC members about the importance of MARC’s ageing research collaboration, and their experience of its impact and the power of working together across the health and aged care sector.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Our grants” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” title_text_color=”#1F1F1F” title_font=”Lato|500|||||||” title_font_size=”20px” body_font=”Roboto|400|||||||” body_text_color=”#2B3352″ body_font_size=”16px” body_line_height=”1.75em” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” open=”off”]<\/p>\n MARC holds a regular research seed funding round to build ageing research capacity and support research translation across our partner organisations.<\/p>\n In 2026, the MARC seed funding program has three major aims: to provide seed funding to those working within a MARC partner organisation to commence or progress an ageing research idea or project; to build ageing research capacity and promote research translation within partner organisations; and to give those with limited or emerging research experience the opportunity to develop their skills and understanding of research processes, particularly in ageing research.<\/p>\n Applications for the 2026 round closed on 31 July 2026. Recipients will be notified in early October 2026.<\/p>\n Grants are awarded from a total pool of $40,000, with up to four grants available, each worth approximately $10,000. Funding covers a 12-month period, with projects expected to commence prior to 1 January 2027.<\/p>\n 2026 MARC Seed Funding guidelines for applicants MARC has also provided four PhD Scholarships, enabling students at a MARC academic partner organisation to undertake their PhD in ageing research. 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We work to build ageing-related knowledge, skills and understanding among researchers, the health and aged care workforce, policymakers and the general public, to create long-lasting, systemic change.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.6\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_font=\"Roboto|400|||||||\" text_text_color=\"#2B3352\" text_font_size=\"17px\" text_line_height=\"1.8em\" custom_margin=\"||18px||true|true\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"] MARC's research and advocacy focus on the issues that matter most to older people, their carers, health professionals and the wider community.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.6\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"||26px||true|true\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"] STRATEGIC PLAN<\/p> MARC Strategic Plan July 2025 - June 2028<\/a><\/p><\/div>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.6\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#FF8200\" custom_padding=\"84px||84px||true|true\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.6\" _module_preset=\"default\" width=\"90%\" max_width=\"1366px\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||true|true\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.6\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.6\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_font=\"Roboto|700|||||||\" text_text_color=\"#FFE6CC\" text_font_size=\"13px\" text_letter_spacing=\"2px\" text_line_height=\"1.4em\" custom_margin=\"||16px||true|true\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"] OUR RESEARCH THEMES<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.6\" _module_preset=\"default\" header_2_font=\"Lato|500|||||||\" header_2_text_color=\"#FFFFFF\" header_2_font_size=\"44px\" header_2_line_height=\"1.18em\" header_2_font_size_tablet=\"32px\" header_2_font_size_phone=\"27px\" header_2_font_size_last_edited=\"on|phone\" custom_margin=\"||20px||true|true\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"] Our five key research themes are falls prevention, dementia care, mental health and wellbeing, clinical frailty, and end-of-life care.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.6\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"84px||84px||true|true\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.6\" _module_preset=\"default\" width=\"90%\" max_width=\"1366px\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||true|true\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.6\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.6\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_font=\"Roboto|700|||||||\" text_text_color=\"#E06E00\" text_font_size=\"11px\" text_letter_spacing=\"2px\" text_line_height=\"1.4em\" custom_margin=\"||14px||true|true\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"] MORE ABOUT MARC<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.6\" _module_preset=\"default\" header_2_font=\"Lato|500|||||||\" header_2_text_color=\"#1F1F1F\" header_2_font_size=\"40px\" header_2_line_height=\"1.18em\" header_2_font_size_tablet=\"32px\" header_2_font_size_phone=\"27px\" header_2_font_size_last_edited=\"on|phone\" custom_margin=\"||20px||true|true\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"] By engaging key stakeholders across hospitals, universities, aged care services and community organisations, MARC reaches a diverse range of older people, carers, health and aged care staff, researchers, policymakers and government bodies working in ageing and aged care.<\/p> MARC is led by the National Ageing Research Institute (NARI), the program's backbone organisation.<\/p> Find out more about MARC's 20 partner organisations<\/a>, including Austin Health, Deakin University, the Royal Melbourne Hospital, St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne and the University of Melbourne.<\/p> Our ageing research is funded by financial contributions from partner organisations and other leveraged grants, including the JO & JR Wicking Trust, other philanthropy, donations, and the Victorian Government.<\/p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=\"Our Approach\" open=\"off\" _builder_version=\"4.27.6\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_font=\"Lato|500|||||||\" title_text_color=\"#1F1F1F\" title_font_size=\"20px\" body_font=\"Roboto|400|||||||\" body_text_color=\"#2B3352\" body_font_size=\"16px\" body_line_height=\"1.75em\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"] As a strategic partnership, MARC combines resources and expertise to influence ageing and aged care policy and practice in Victoria and beyond, for the benefit of older people, their families, and health and aged care providers.<\/p> Current systems are not always designed to provide optimal support for older people. MARC addresses this through collaborative ageing research, with every MARC research project involving multiple partners and representatives, including members of our Community Advisory Panel, using a co-design approach. MARC facilitates educational events and hosts regular public forums to discuss ageing-related issues and bridge the gap between research, policy and practice. We provide research opportunities to clinicians, practitioners, researchers and students working to improve outcomes for older people, and offer seed funding to staff at MARC partner organisations to build their capacity in ageing research.<\/p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=\"Our Achievements\" open=\"off\" _builder_version=\"4.27.6\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_font=\"Lato|500|||||||\" title_text_color=\"#1F1F1F\" title_font_size=\"20px\" body_font=\"Roboto|400|||||||\" body_text_color=\"#2B3352\" body_font_size=\"16px\" body_line_height=\"1.75em\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"] Since 2014, MARC has hosted over 47 events, conducted 20 ageing research projects, and disseminated findings into more than 120 health and aged care settings.<\/p> Our research and advocacy have already led to wide-reaching, sustainable change in ageing and aged care practice, with more work underway.<\/p> MARC on the Record provides a full snapshot of our achievements in ageing research and collaboration.<\/p> MARC on the Record<\/a><\/p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=\"Our Impact\" open=\"off\" _builder_version=\"4.27.6\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_font=\"Lato|500|||||||\" title_text_color=\"#1F1F1F\" title_font_size=\"20px\" body_font=\"Roboto|400|||||||\" body_text_color=\"#2B3352\" body_font_size=\"16px\" body_line_height=\"1.75em\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"] Hear directly from MARC members about the importance of MARC's ageing research collaboration, and their experience of its impact and the power of working together across the health and aged care sector.<\/p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=\"Our Grants\" open=\"off\" _builder_version=\"4.27.6\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_font=\"Lato|500|||||||\" title_text_color=\"#1F1F1F\" title_font_size=\"20px\" body_font=\"Roboto|400|||||||\" body_text_color=\"#2B3352\" body_font_size=\"16px\" body_line_height=\"1.75em\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"] MARC holds a regular research seed funding round to build ageing research capacity and support research translation across our partner organisations.<\/p> In 2026, the MARC seed funding program has three major aims: to provide seed funding to those working within a MARC partner organisation to commence or progress an ageing research idea or project; to build ageing research capacity and promote research translation within partner organisations; and to give those with limited or emerging research experience the opportunity to develop their skills and understanding of research processes, particularly in ageing research.<\/p> Applications close 31st July 2026 at 5.00pm (AEST). Recipients will be notified in early October 2026.<\/p> Grants are awarded from a total pool of $40,000, with up to four grants available, each worth approximately $10,000. Funding covers a 12-month period, with projects expected to commence prior to 1 January 2027.<\/p> 2026 MARC Seed Funding guidelines for applicantsFalls prevention, dementia care, mental health and wellbeing, clinical frailty, and end-of-life care.<\/h2>\n
How we work, in detail.<\/em><\/h2>\n
2026 MARC Seed Funding application form \u2013 PDF
2026 MARC Seed Funding application form \u2013 Word
Find out about previous successful seed funding grants<\/a>.<\/p>\nHear from MARC members.<\/em><\/h2>\n
Become a MARC partner or affiliate.<\/em><\/h2>\n
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Falls prevention, dementia care, mental health and wellbeing, clinical frailty, and end-of-life care.<\/h2>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.6\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_font=\"Roboto|400|||||||\" text_text_color=\"#FFF3E6\" text_font_size=\"17px\" text_line_height=\"1.8em\" custom_margin=\"||18px||true|true\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]
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2026 MARC Seed Funding application form \u2013 PDF
2026 MARC Seed Funding application form \u2013 Word
Find out about previous successful seed funding grants<\/a>.<\/p>