National Centre for Healthy Ageing home

The National Centre for Healthy Ageing is Australia’s
Leading Healthy Ageing Research Centre.

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  • Unlocking Data for Australian Care Systems

    Using whole-of-system health and social care data to solve Australia's biggest system and policy challenges in healthy ageing.

  • Developing and Testing Scalable Models of Care

    Innovating for practical and scalable programs across primary, hospital and aged care sectors for healthy ageing.

Facts and figures

No other centre for healthy ageing has our unique combination of ‘whole-of-system’ linked health data, on-the-ground research and simulation facilities, and community-facing digital hub – all designed with blue sky thinking to future-proof efforts in healthy ageing research.

  • Australian-first National Ageing Well Policy Lab

  • Simulation facilities for real-world care innovation

  • Digital Community Hub to share evidence-based resources

Discover how these capabilities are transforming healthy ageing and delivering better care for all Australians through policy, industry, and community impact.

National Ageing Well Policy Lab, powered by our Healthy Ageing Data Platform

Research and Simulation Facilities

Community and Resources Hub

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Our impact

From vision to impact: How the NCHA is transforming health related to ageing

Research is critical to solving the complex puzzles and issues related to healthy ageing. At the NCHA, our Director, Professor Velandai Srikanth, explains how we are integrating large-scale data and systems intelligence, advanced simulation facilities, and diverse research programs to address some of the biggest challenges facing older people in Australia and around the world.

Watch this video to learn more.

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Our networks, engagement and research

Beyond our core ongoing programs, our work is backed by established national networks,
community and industry engagement, and a strong foundation of delivered research.

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National Aged Care Research Network (NACReN)

Co-designed with key aged care partners, the National Aged Care Research Network connects Australian researchers, providers, advocates, and consumers. Through two-way engagement, we align research with sector priorities to drive quality care. Click here to learn more and join.

Engagement

We accelerate the translation of research into real-world solutions by engaging with industry innovators, community and health networks, and sector leaders. Combining research capabilities with strategic connections, we fast-track impact across the healthy ageing landscape.

Living Labs Research Program

Operating across community, hospital, and residential aged care, our Living Labs Research Program united lived-experience individuals, researchers, and clinicians to solve complex healthy ageing challenges – improving care systems with a focus on at-risk and underserved communities.

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Healthy ageing news

Ep6-Helen Rawson

Help! I’m Ageing Podcast explores: When Is It Time for Residential Aged Care?

What can you do today, so you and your family are better prepared when decisions need to be made if a loved one’s health or mobility declines?
15 September, 2026 Healthy Ageing

Research improving healthcare access for Australians experiencing homelessness attracts NHMRC funding boost

The link between homelessness and poorer physical and mental health outcomes is undeniable. For more than 122,000 Australians who have no stable housing, ageing well and accessing timely medical care is a major challenge.
27 August, 2026 Healthy Ageing
Ep5-Nilakshi Gunatillaka

Help! I’m Ageing Podcast explores: Can You Age Well Without a Stable Home?

If you're worried about your own housing situation, or someone in your life who's struggling to find a secure home, this episode will equip you with the skills to take action.
25 August, 2026 Healthy Ageing

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Connect with our foundation partners Monash University and Peninsula Health

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