We see the world’s rapidly ageing population as a boundless opportunity, rather than a threat. We put older people’s expectations, pain points and aspirations firmly at the heart of our solutions.

Empowering the world’s growing population of older adults to live fulfilling, independent lives in the best possible health is essential to sustaining our communities, and economies.

At the Global Centre for Modern Ageing®, we strive to disrupt the prevailing narrative on ageing.

Through our research and learning, partnerships and advocacy, we dispel damaging myths and limiting beliefs about older people, and promote positive, constructive views on longevity, health and wellbeing.

Welcome to the Global Centre for Modern Ageing®

We work closely with older people to gain rich insights that inform industry.

  • We deliver high-quality insights to industry participants by engaging older people as co-designers in our research projects.

  • We catalyse the development of the Australian and global Ageing Well industries, freely sharing our learnings about older adults’ lives.

  • We support and empower older adults to share their perspectives and diverse lived experiences through welcoming, inclusive forums.

Our Strategic Objectives

  • Shifting the existing mindset about ageing.

  • Becoming recognised globally as a significant driver in the Modern Ageing® network.

  • Facilitating businesses and research partners to develop products and services.

  • Operating an award-winning best-of-class Modern Ageing LifeLab® network.

Modern Ageing® stems from a recognition that older people deserve our utmost respect, and have much to contribute, whether through employment, learning, enterprise, leadership, or community.

It’s about carving out new pathways and co-designing appealing, fit-for-purpose choices that reflect older adults’ agency and individualism.”

Julianne Parkinson, CEO

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The Global Centre for Modern Ageing® is a charitable organisation, regulated by the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC).

We exist to advance the Ageing Well industry in Australia, and improve the lives of older people. Through our research program, partnerships and Living Laboratory (LifeLab®) we support industry to design and develop better solutions that enable living and ageing well.

Our Values

We invest our passion and intellect in everything we do.

We are committed to growing our industry.

We are dedicated to improving the lives of older people.

We empower older people by giving them a voice.

We are agile, independent and resourceful.

We deliver timely, quality outcomes - every time.

We foster communication, collaboration and innovation.

We believe in the power of the many to make a difference.

We champion diversity of people and perspectives.

We unleash the value of lived experience.