National Ageing Research Institute Ltd

19/02/2026

Fun Ageing Fact!
Did you know that women tend to live longer than men partly because of genetics?
With two X chromosomes, women have extra biological “backup”—a built‑in spare parts system.
Even cooler:
In birds, it works in reverse! Male birds have two Z chromosomes (ZZ) and often live longer than females (ZW).
Nature has some fascinating tricks when it comes to longevity. 🧬✨
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18/02/2026

⭐ 2026 NARI Seminars in Ageing! ⭐

Join us for our FREE online Seminar in Ageing on Tuesday 10 March 2026, 12-1pm AEDT/AEST.

Topic: From Evidence to Engagement: Can Pragmatic, Low-Dose Exercise Interventions Bridge the Gap for Older Adults? presented by Dr Jackson Fyfe, PhD

About the presenter: Dr Jackson Fyfe is a Senior Lecturer in the Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition (IPAN) within the School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences at Deakin University, Melbourne. His research focuses on pragmatic, low-dose exercise strategies designed to limit age-related declines in physical function in older adults. His work also uses digital technologies to support remote delivery and monitoring of exercise interventions, with a strong focus on real-world feasibility and uptake.

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16/02/2026

🎉 Celebrating International Recognition for NARI’s Global Health Impact 🎉

As NARI celebrates 50 years of advancing ageing research, we are delighted to share our Senior Principal Research Fellow Professor Tuan Anh Nguyen has been formally honoured by the Vietnamese Embassy to Australia at its Annual Gathering of Vietnamese Australians in Canberra.

This recognition acknowledges their exceptional contributions to strengthening Australia–Vietnam collaboration in health research and advancing health sciences in Vietnam.

This honour reflects the broader impact of NARI’s work over the past five decades - our commitment to equitable global health partnerships, our dedication to improving the lives of older people, and our sustained leadership in ageing research both in Australia and internationally.

We are immensely proud of Tuan’s achievement and grateful for the opportunity to continue building strong, meaningful collaborations that create healthier futures for older people around the world.

Congratulations, Tuan!

09/02/2026

The NARI Research Planning Day 2026!

Our researchers, professional services staff, and Community Advisory Panel members spent the day together exploring ideas, building capability and strengthening our research direction.

Thank you team NARI - your energy, ideas, and engagement made it a genuinely inspiring day.

The ideas planted will help shape impactful ageing research in the months ahead. ✨

Let’s aim high in our 50th year as we work towards our vision: a world where older people are respected, included, and have the opportunity to age well.

05/02/2026

Well done to COTA Australia on releasing the 'State of the Older Nation (SOTON) 2025 report' which reinforces the need for government, employers and service provider to recognise and value the individual circumstances, needs and interests of all older Australians.

Congratulations also to the Australian Government on establishing the new 'Parliamentary Friends of Ageing and Aged Care' which was launched in Canberra last night by The Hon Sam Rae MP, Minister for Ageing and Aged Care, and co-chairs Dr Mike Freelander MP, Rebekha Sharkie MP and Senator The Hon Richard Colbeck.

This group will provide a non-partisan forum for parliamentarians to meet and interact with COTA Australia and other stakeholders who are involved with and on matters relating to senior and ageing Australians.

The launch of the SOTON25 report is a nationally reresentative survey of older Australians prepared by SEC Newgate for COTA Australia and is the fourth in the SOTON series. The ...

03/02/2026

Henry Brodaty is a world-recognised dementia researcher. Here, he shares ways you can seek to reduce your risk of developing the disease.

02/02/2026

The Age With Rights is the global campaign for a new UN convention on the rights of older people coordinated by the Global Alliance for the Rights of Older People (GAROP).

Advocates and campaigners all around the world will unite from 1-7 February 2026 in support of the rights of older people and from 18-20 February, the first meeting of the new Intergovernmental Working Group that will draft a new UN convention will take place in Geneva.

This is essential to ensure the process results in a strong treaty grounded in the lived experiences of older people, in all their diversity, around the world. Older persons’ voices must be at the heart of this new drafting process.

For more information and to join the global rally, visit: https://rightsofolderpeople.org/global-rally-2026/

02/02/2026

A $219.6 billion health funding deal promises certainty for hospitals, but aged care leaders say it leaves a critical gap. Thousands of older Australians remain stuck in hospital, with no new funding to support timely discharge or appropriate care.

30/01/2026

🌲 How do older people use and exercise in outdoor active spaces? 🌲
We surveyed 253 visitors across six locations, here is what they told us.

https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-025-25634-4

29/01/2026

The NARI-led IDC IMPROVE team has been selected by UroToday to publish a supplemental commentary regarding our recent publication "IDC-IMPROVE: protocol for a cluster randomised feasibility trial of a care bundle to improve indwelling catheter care (IDC) in residential aged care homes in Australia”.

The commentary is part of UroToday as a “Beyond the Abstract” - a feature that is among the most highly read content on their website - and can be accessed via the following link: https://www.urotoday.com/urinary-catheters-home/indwelling-catheters/evidence-based-clinical/clinical-and-research-publications-indwelling-catheters

26/01/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Scientia Professor Henry Brodaty - 2026 Senior Australian of the Year! Thank you for all that you have done, and continue to do, to improve the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and management of dementia 🙏

25/01/2026

Today, 26 January, marks the beginning of colonisation in Australia - a history that continues to shape culture, community and health outcomes today.

It is a day for us to reflect and listen to the voices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, acknowledging their profound pain and honouring their resilience, strength and courage.

Always was, always will be.
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