The February 2023 edition of Connect explores the emergence of the ‘Five Generation Workforce’, sharing valuable advice for leaders seeking to cultivate harmonious, high performing intergenerational teams, where employees of all ages are supported to thrive. Learn about how the GCMA’s globally accredited LifeLab® and Living Laboratories more broadly create value and spur innovation.

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.

The August 2022 edition of Connect explores the themes of ‘Integration and Inclusion’, delving into GCMA’s recent projects with iLA and Barossa Village. Meet newly appointed Board Director Philippa Lewis, and learn more about designing inclusive digital experiences for older adults.

The October 2021 edition of Connect showcases thought leadership from some of the world’s foremost experts in the Ageing Well domain, including GCMA Board Directors Dr. John Beard and Prof. Göran Roos.

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 July 2021 edition of Connect shares key insights from GCMA’s research for Google Chrome Enterprise, exploring older Australians’ uptake of solutions for digital health in the home. Meet GCMA’s incoming Program Manager, Prof. Angelina Russo, read GCMA’s reflections on Aged Care funding set out in the 2021 Australian Federal Budget, and learn more about the persona of the ‘Modern Elder’.

The Global Centre for Modern Ageing® was delighted to host six interactive sessions at Tonsley Innovation District for ZestFest 2019. Supported by GCMA’s skilled researchers, 30 older South Australians worked together to explore experiences at home, and reimagine the future of ageing at home. We will share their insights with industry, to inspire better products and solutions that truly meet people’s needs as they age.

The GCMA was delighted to partner with Unchartered Leadership on the Second Life Project. This Project explored whether there is a way to tap into our elders’ wisdom to address the increasingly complex societal challenges of today's world.

South Australian Premier Steven Marshall has launched the Global Centre for Modern Ageing®, which has been established so people, businesses, researchers and Governments can work together to seize the opportunities of Modern Ageing. Read Aged Care Guide’s coverage of the launch.

Older South Australians are road-testing, co-designing and future-proofing new products and services in a new research facility, LifeLab at Tonsley. Read The Advertiser’s coverage of the GCMA launch.

Robots as social companions, e-bikes instead of gophers and home automation — this is just some of the technology that is being touted as the future of aged care in Australia. Read ABC News’ coverage of the GCMA launch.