The Global Centre for Modern Ageing® (GCMA) is an independent platform advancing how ageing and longevity are understood, researched and designed for.
GCMA brings together research, insight and industry to support better decision-making in an ageing world. Rather than focusing on individual products or services, we operate at the ecosystem level, connecting people, evidence, and ideas with ageing research in Australia and internationally, to inform longevity innovation.
Welcome to The Global Centre for Modern Ageing®
We engage with older people to develop real-world insight that informs ageing and longevity research.
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We deliver high-quality insights to industry participants by engaging older people as co-designers in our research projects.
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We catalyse the development of the Australian and global Ageing Well industries, freely sharing our learnings about older adults’ lives.
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We support and empower older adults to share their perspectives and diverse lived experiences through welcoming, inclusive forums.
Our Strategic Objectives
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Shifting the existing mindset about ageing.
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Becoming recognised globally as a significant driver in the Modern Ageing® network.
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Facilitating businesses and research partners to develop products and services.
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Operating an award-winning best-of-class Modern Ageing LifeLab® network.
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 curiosity in everything we do.
We are committed to strengthening the ageing and longevity innovation ecosystem.
We help organisations design products and services that work better for people as they age.
We empower older people to share their experiences and shape better research.
We act with independence, agility and resourcefulness.
We deliver work that is timely, credible and grounded in quality.
We promote open communication, collaboration and progress across sectors and partnerships.
We believe in the collective power of people, insight and evidence to drive meaningful change.
We champion diversity of thought, background and perspective.
We recognise the lived experience of people as a critical source of insight.
Leadership & Delivery Partners
The Global Centre for Modern Ageing® is guided by an experienced Board that provides strategic direction for GCMA’s platforms Lumyn and Mavy and for its role in advancing independent insight across ageing, longevity and wellness.
GCMA works with specialist delivery partners to design, build and evolve its platforms. TBS Digital Labs supports digital and platform development, while Rintor provides strategic and technical expertise to ensure the platforms are robust, scalable and grounded in real-world use.
In parallel, GCMA builds thought leadership by working collaboratively with leaders across research, industry, policy and innovation. Through structured conversations, evidence-led insights and curated contributions, GCMA brings together diverse perspectives to elevate understanding, challenge assumptions and make credible ageing research and innovation more accessible.
Together, the Board, delivery partners and contributing leaders provide governance, execution capability and independent insight, ensuring GCMA remains a trusted, platform-led voice shaping the conversation on ageing in Australia and globally.
Our World-Class Board
Philippa Lewis
DIRECTOR
Veronica Traverso
DIRECTOR
Tony Guarna
DIRECTOR
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Ms Lewis is an experienced company director, CEO and founder with more than 30 years’ experience across digital, medtech, biotech, health, aged care, retail and franchising.
A strategic futurist and startup entrepreneur, she has founded multiple companies, led IPOs in Australia and North America, and overseen complex M&A, capital raises and international joint ventures across Europe, China and the US.
Ms Lewis currently serves on several boards across healthcare, fintech and aged care, and has previously chaired ASX-listed life sciences and medtech companies. A nominee for Zurich Business Leader of the Year and Telstra Business Woman of the Year, she is an active mentor, advisor and contributor to industry and government initiatives supporting innovation and commercialisation.
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Ms Traverso is an experienced corporate and commercial lawyer with more than 25 years’ experience supporting business growth, governance and strategic decision-making. Alongside her professional work, she has volunteered extensively in the not-for-profit sector, providing legal support to charities assisting people experiencing homelessness and disadvantage.
Through recent personal experience supporting ageing family members, Veronica has developed a strong commitment to improving quality of life and dignity in later life. She is proud to contribute this perspective as a member of the GCMA Board.
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Mr Guarna is an accomplished finance executive with more than 30 years’ experience across listed companies, professional services and higher education. He currently serves as CFO for several ASX- and AIM-listed organisations and leads two consultancy practices.
Tony is known for his practical, hands-on leadership, having guided organisations through restructures, capital raisings and governance reform. His expertise spans mergers and acquisitions, financial transformation and risk management across sectors including life sciences, technology and superannuation.
Join Our Team
The Global Centre for Modern Ageing is growing as our work across ageing and longevity continues to evolve.
We’re always interested in hearing from people with experience in research, innovation, policy, design, data, partnerships or platform development who share our purpose and way of working. While we may not have roles available at all times, we value building relationships with people who want to contribute to shaping the future of ageing.
Interested in working with GCMA in the future? Use the contact form to tell us about your background and areas of interest.