Tuesday 31 October 2023

Media Launch

The Nationwide Ageing Analysis Institute (NARI) has opened its new nationwide workplace in Canberra, to raised join with authorities, business companions, and fellow researchers on the problems going through older Australians and the alternatives for lasting change.

For nearly 5 many years, NARI has been dedicated to enhancing the life and well being of older folks by way of analysis and its translation into evidence-based apply, and is Australia’s solely impartial nationwide analysis institute devoted to ageing.

NARI Director, Professor Briony Dow, stated this transfer is an thrilling step in increasing the organisation’s presence within the nationwide dialog on ageing, and the decision-making processes that comply with.

NARI’s focus is, and has all the time been, enhancing outcomes for all older Australians – so it solely is sensible that we’ve a house within the nation’s capital, Professor Dow stated.

“Our intention is to proceed to place ageing on the nationwide agenda, and elevate the voices of the older folks and carers we work with every day.”

Co-located with COTA Australia within the Nationwide Press Membership constructing, the addition of a central location may also supply NARI the chance to foster new and present partnerships with organisations and our bodies throughout the ageing and aged care business.

“We’re thrilled to be working alongside COTA within the literal sense now, after years of collaboration and partnership. Equally, there are such a lot of people and teams doing very important work, and we look ahead to additional collaborating and innovating throughout our sector.

NARI’s work in Canberra will complement the day-to-day operations of their present Melbourne location.

“Merely, all Australians should reside longer, more healthy, and extra productive lives – which is why we’re taking our analysis and advocacy to the guts of the nation,” Professor Dow stated.

Media contact: Olivia Joyce – 0448 129 595