GCMA CEO Julianne Parkinson was privileged to listen, learn and share feedback and suggestions relating to Ageing Well with a host of impressive leaders who are working collaboratively to shape the evolving Hong Kong Gerontechnology ecosystem.

The Global Centre for Modern Ageing^® has been working with a collaborative Consortium of nine organisations, appointed by The Hong Kong Council of Social Service, to develop a Gerontechnology Platform for the city. Together with local stakeholders, we have delivered a Blueprint Strategy Report, outlining a comprehensive roadmap for the establishment of a Gerontechnology Living Lab in Hong Kong.

Regardless of our spoken language, geographic location, or lifestyle, we are united in our shared aspiration to live comfortable, connected and fulfilling lives. That’s why, as experts in the Longevity Economy, the Global Centre for Modern Ageing® applies a holistic lens to the ageing phenomenon. Opportunity knocks in the Asia Pacific region, where exciting new products, services and solutions are emerging in response to the region’s rapidly ageing population.

September’s APAC edition of Connect celebrates exciting innovations for Ageing Well in the Asia Pacific Region, and offers a contemporary snapshot of the varied, user-centric products, solutions and technologies poised to reimagine ageing for the region’s ballooning population of older adults.
Step behind the scenes with Team GCMA at Ageing Asia’s industry-leading 2023 World Ageing Festival, discover key takeaways from our Virtual Masterclass on Designing for All Ages, and learn more about the Blueprint Strategy GCMA has delivered to support a dynamic Gerontechnology Platform in Hong Kong - all in this month’s newsletter.

Population ageing presents an exciting opportunity for businesses seeking to tap into the ‘Longevity Economy’, which describes the immense economic potential of older consumers across various domains including finance, health, construction, transport, leisure and more. In this column for Dynamic Business, Global Centre for Modern Ageing® Chief Executive Julianne Parkinson outlines how Australian businesses can support and benefit from this lucrative and growing market.

Julianne Parkinson, founding CEO of South Australia’s Global Centre for Modern Ageing® has been named among APAC’s leading changemakers in ageing, receiving the prestigious Ageing Asia Global Ageing Influencer Award 2023.

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.

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.