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Aged care support

The Australian Research Council will fund the ARC Centre of Excellence in Population Ageing Research (CEPAR) to conduct a cutting-edge project examining the policy implications for Australia and other countries worldwide.

Middle aged couple researching online

Queensland trials using tablet mobile devices are helping seniors (65-85 years old) use technology to maintain and build social connections.

Elderly friends enjoying life

Understanding subjective life expectancy (SLE) is critical for pension design and longevity insurance markets. Yet there are very few studies that focus on this question.

Female colleagues collaborating in the workplace

CEPAR analyses how Australian demographic projections have changed over time and the extent to which they have conformed to real world outcomes.

Young mother and her daughter

In a new study by CEPAR researchers,  participants reported high awareness of the benefits of key behaviours that can preserve and improve cognitive functioning as they age, although their actual intention to take up these activities is low.

Busy Sydney city street

The CEPAR 2014 Annual Report contains a complete record of all the work undertaken by CEPAR affiliated researchers in 2014.