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Learn how the Global Centre for Modern Ageing® applies innovative design thinking to the opportunities of ageing and longevity through our client case studies, research publications and day-to-day work.
We are privileged to work alongside industry leaders on innovative ageing-focused research projects, and respect the ‘Commercial in Confidence’ nature of these engagements.
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Aurrigo: ‘Elliot’ autonomous vehicle trial
The Global Centre for Modern Ageing® conducted independent research on residents’ mobility behaviour, and gathered user feedback to investigate the market viability of autonomous vehicles in the retirement village context for Aurrigo - a leading manufacturer of autonomous vehicles. The trial was launched at the Lendlease owned Elliot Gardens retirement village at Port Elliot, in collaboration with Regional Development Australia.
Prohab: Keys to Ageing Well
The Global Centre for Modern Ageing® led a project to better understand the potential for Prohab’s exercise and strength-testing device to appeal to older people. In our LifeLab®, GCMA researchers thoughtfully engaged older co-designers to explore their experiences of the device as customers.
Potatoes SA: Redefining nutrition for healthy ageing
The Global Centre for Modern Ageing® partnered with Potatoes SA, the University of Adelaide, and several food companies to develop new nutrient-enriched, lifestyle-driven potato puree-based foods to support healthy and active ageing.
Lack of preparation could crush older Australians’ dreams of remaining at home
New Australian research, conducted by the Global Centre for Modern Ageing® (GCMA) has revealed that while older Australians’ desire to remain living at home tends to increase with age, the majority of older Australians have not done enough to modify their properties in line with their changing needs.
ZestFest 2019: Discovering the Future of Life at Home
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.
SA Health: Co-designing Strathalbyn Aged Care
The Global Centre for Modern Ageing® partnered with The Australian Centre for Social Innovation (TACSI), engaged by SA Health, to work alongside the Strathalbyn community and clinicians on redesigning the region’s aged care services, to ensure they met the needs of the community.
Unchartered Leadership Workshop: Second Life
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.
Focus on Future Smart Homes
New smart technologies for living, care and health services are entering our homes… But do they truly meet the needs of older people? The Global Centre for Modern Ageing® brought together researchers, citizen co-designers, entrepreneurs and established companies to explore how future homes need to look and function to support the needs of older people.
Aged Care Guide: Sector celebrates opening of Global Centre for Modern Ageing®
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.
The Advertiser: LifeLab® at Tonsley a top technology testbed for senior solutions
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.
ABC News: Here's what the future of aged care could look like in Australia
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.