Hallmark Ageing Research Initiative

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Arts & Culture

Museums: They’re good for your health

Visiting a museum can help older Australians with their overall mental and physical wellbeing, and bring the generations closer together

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Health & Medicine

Why is no-one talking about safe sex for the over 60s?

Divorce is on the rise among older Australians, and so are STI rates as they start dating again - but it’s not being discussed at the GP (or anywhere else)

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Business & Economics

An older society will need to work for all

A new survey suggests intergenerational competition is a key driver of ageist attitudes and needs to be overcome

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Sciences & Technology

Ageing in a virtual world

How older technology explorers are making waves in VR

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Health & Medicine

Creating a world that works for young and old

As our population ages, we need to develop private and public spaces that enable rather than constrain older people

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