The GCMA undertook discussions and research with various stakeholders including Commercial & General and their architects, Woods Baggot, to identify design principles that informed the precinct and apartment builds supporting community-building, health and well-being, and ageing in place.

Ready, set, SNAP! In partnership with New Idea Magazine, the GCMA is currently promoting an Australia-wide photo competition, with cash prizes to be won. We're seeking images and 'Ageing Well' stories that reflect the fabulous diversity (and reality) of ageing in Australia. Help us to paint a picture that's as vibrant and varied as you are!

If you're aged over 65 years old, and are willing to share your experience using a fitness or activity tracker to monitor your health and wellbeing, the University of Melbourne's School of Computing and Information Systems would love to hear from you!

The Global Centre for Modern Ageing® is proud to champion a new service, committed to transformational outcomes for older people. StepUp for Ageing Research connects volunteers aged 18+ with tailored opportunities to contribute to ageing and dementia-focused research projects.

Ageing well is a shared aspiration of many, and can inspire resolutions for healthier, happier, and more active living in 2023 and beyond. Read our eight resolutions for longevity, inspired by the Blue Zones -five regions around the world where older adults live the longest, and healthiest lives.

Many older adults feel shut out or overlooked when applying for jobs. Yet, there’s little evidence to support the damaging stereotype that older people are poor performers when measured against their younger colleagues. Use these pointers to fine-tune your resume and apply with confidence, embracing your unique, competitive advantage over younger workers.

As our dedicated Global Centre for Modern Ageing® team break for the festive season, we reflect on the importance of older adults in inclusive communities. Read CEO Julianne Parkinson’s message for the festive season.

Explore the GCMA’s engaging program of participatory co-design in December’s edition of Connect. Step behind the scenes with GCMA’s own co-designers and academics to understand the important role that co-design plays in driving GCMA’s vision for a more equitable, inclusive and innovative future for people of all ages.

The Global Centre for Modern Ageing® partnered with Google Chrome Enterprise to understand older Australians’ attitudes and concerns when implementing and integrating smart health technologies into their homes, exploring the challenges and opportunities facing the Australian healthcare industry.

The Global Centre for Modern Ageing® was engaged by HomeStart Finance (HSF) to explore opportunities for improvement and innovation in the home equity release market, including reverse mortgages, producing a study entitled 'Enabling Housing Transitions for More People in More Ways as We Age'.

The Global Centre for Modern Ageing® conducted independent research on residents’ mobility behaviour, and gathered user feedback to investigate the market viability of autonomous vehicles in the retirement village context for Aurrigo - a leading manufacturer of autonomous vehicles. The trial was launched at the Lendlease owned Elliot Gardens retirement village at Port Elliot, in collaboration with Regional Development Australia.

The Global Centre for Modern Ageing® led a project to better understand the potential for Prohab’s exercise and strength-testing device to appeal to older people. In our LifeLab®, GCMA researchers thoughtfully engaged older co-designers to explore their experiences of the device as customers.