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National Centre for Healthy Ageing - NCHA Transforming the health and care for our ageing population is at the heart of what we do.

As Australia’s leading healthy ageing research centre, we are linking with communities to drive innovation and new solutions to the most pressing issues to age well.

🎉🎉 Podcast Ep 4 drops 4 AUGUST … Unpacking all things dementia!It’s no secret, we are all getting older, but how do we a...
31/07/2026

🎉🎉 Podcast Ep 4 drops 4 AUGUST … Unpacking all things dementia!

It’s no secret, we are all getting older, but how do we age well and live well?

More than 450,000 Australians live with dementia and many more are undiagnosed. Maybe you are concerned a loved one is showing early signs of cognitive decline.

Is dementia preventable and if you do get a diagnosis, what’s next?

🎙️ Ep 4 - Unpacking Dementia. Can we prevent it? features Professor Velandai Srikanth, one of Australia’s leading dementia experts, a geriatrician and Director of the National Centre for Healthy Ageing (NCHA)

Listen and learn more about:
🧩 What dementia is and why forgetting where you put your keys is probably not it
🧩 Why prevention starts at midlife, not old age
🧩 Myth-busting dementia prevention: does turmeric, Sudoku, alcohol and video games help?
🧩 What to do when a loved one with dementia ends up in hospital
🧩 Why giving hope to people diagnosed with dementia is so important.

🎤 Discover more about the series hosted by Dr Taya Collyer and Tracy Parish, for the National Centre for Healthy Ageing (NCHA), or wherever you get your podcasts.

Visit our PODCAST WEBSITE: www.ncha.org.au/community/podcasts

🌟Maintain Your Independence at Home – Planning for the Future Starts Today! 🌟Are you aged 50+ and want to stay independe...
29/07/2026

🌟Maintain Your Independence at Home – Planning for the Future Starts Today! 🌟
Are you aged 50+ and want to stay independent, active, and confident in the home you love?
Our FREE Maintaining Independence at Home program is designed to help you be proactive and plan ahead, with practical strategies to support your health, wellbeing, and independence for years to come.
✅ Learn safer and easier ways to complete daily activities
✅ Discover simple home modifications and safety tips
✅ Improve confidence, mobility, and wellbeing
✅ Learn how to manage energy and stay active
✅ Connect with others in a supportive small-group environment

📍 Healthy Futures Hub
2/151 East Road, Seaford VIC 3198

⏰ 90-minute sessions
💰 Free to attend
🚗 Free parking

Delivered by occupational therapy students under the supervision of experienced clinicians, this program includes an individual assessment and personalised support to help you achieve your goals.

Know someone who might benefit? Please share this post with family, friends, and community members who may be interested.

📧 [email protected]
📞 (03) 9904 4415

Stay in the home you love - on your terms. 🏡💙

28/07/2026

💡 Imagine visiting a demonstration house with the latest tech to help us age well at home.

It’s now a reality! ... the NCHA’s Independent Living Laboratory has opened its doors.

🎙️ Learn more in our latest podcast episode featuring:
Associate Professor Libby Callaway – an occupational therapist explains how the new simulation facility can help us live independently, for longer.

💡 Is it safe to exercise when you’re in pain? Often, Yes!Pain doesn’t always mean damage 🧠⚡ Sometimes it's real. Other t...
27/07/2026

💡 Is it safe to exercise when you’re in pain? Often, Yes!

Pain doesn’t always mean damage 🧠⚡ Sometimes it's real. Other times, it's your body's protective alarm system responding to stress or past experiences. The good news? Exercise can help retrain that system (thanks, neuroplasticity!) while building strength and confidence 💪

With National Pain Week bringing awareness to chronic pain, we wanted to share how the right movement can retrain your alarm system, and help you get back to doing the things you enjoy.

Tips for exercising with pain:
1⃣ Pain up to 3/10 during or after exercise is often OK.
2⃣ Monitor for 24 hours: If your pain settles back down within a day, you’re on the right track!
3⃣ Remember: Pace, don't rush. Introduce new exercises slowly to keep your brain and body feeling safe.

If you have questions about managing a flare-up, speak with a physio or your GP.

If you live near the Healthy Futures Hub in Seaford, why not join one of the FREE NCHA Ageing Well Clinics. Led by supervised physiotherapy students, these sessions provide a safe and supportive way to restart your exercise journey!

👉 To find out more, contact us at [email protected] or (03) 9904 4415 or visit ncha.org.au/community

⁉️ How can you stay living independently as you get older?It's a question many of us will face – whether for ourselves, ...
24/07/2026

⁉️ How can you stay living independently as you get older?
It's a question many of us will face – whether for ourselves, our parents or other loved ones.

Staying at home for longer isn't just about good luck. Small changes can make a big difference, from home modifications and assistive technology to building strength and mobility before they're needed.

🎙️ In this latest podcast episode of "Help! I'm Ageing. Ageing well. Living well.", we speak with A/Professor Libby Callaway, an occupational therapist with more than 30 years' experience and a researcher at Monash University and NCHA.

Libby shares practical advice on:
✅ How to plan ahead for ageing well
✅ The role of assistive technology and how our NCHA Independent Living Laboratory is leading the way
✅ Simple ways to maintain independence and mobility for longer, including access to our FREE Ageing Well Clinics – available in person or via Telehealth

🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3sNzLbGNEQvuIP4VIhHGJ1
🍎 Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-do-i-stay-in-my-home-for-longer/id1896945961?i=1000777598324
🌐 Visit our podcast website: ncha.org.au/community/podcasts

20/07/2026

We may want to age at home, but most people haven't planned for it.

A single fall can take that option away.

And what about ageing with a disability?

🎙️This week’s expert guest:
A/Prof Libby Callaway – an occupational therapist for more than 30 years explains what to put in place now to age well at home.

🎉🎉 Stay Tuned! … HELP! I’M AGEING PODCAST Ep 3 DROPS on 21 JULY! It’s no secret, we are all getting older, but how do we...
17/07/2026

🎉🎉 Stay Tuned! … HELP! I’M AGEING PODCAST Ep 3 DROPS on 21 JULY!

It’s no secret, we are all getting older, but how do we age well and live well?

More than 80% of Australians want to age at home, but most people haven't planned for it. What can you put in place today, before a single fall takes that option away?

🎙️ Ep 3 - How Do I Stay in My Home for Longer? features A/Professor Libby Callaway, an occupational therapist and lead researcher

Listen and discover more about:
✅ Assistive technology to help you stay independent
✅ How to modify your home to support daily tasks
✅ Getting involved in Ageing Well Clinics
✅ Testing new ideas at the NCHA Independent Living Laboratory – a simulation house!

🎤 Discover more about the series hosted by Dr Taya Collyer and Tracy Parish, for the National Centre for Healthy Ageing (NCHA), or wherever you get your podcasts.

Visit our podcast website: ncha.org.au/community/podcasts

Help! I’m Ageing. Ageing Well. Living Well. is answering the big questions about getting older, with real evidence, real stories, and honest conversations.

Monash Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences Bayside Health Peninsula

14/07/2026

Let’s talk about alcohol and cancer risk.

There are 9+ cancers linked to alcohol use, including breast and prostate cancers.

We normalise drinking in Australia but do those numbers change the conversation.

Are you underestimating the risk, especially as you age?

🎙️This week’s expert guest:
Dr Tina Lam – unpacking the latest evidence on alcohol as a cancer risk factor.

14/07/2026

Navigating and aligning expectations around care is what geriatricians are trained to do.

Families matter. But the patient is the boss.

🎙️This week’s expert guest:
Dr Chris Moran – Our expert geriatrician explains why the patient should be at the centre of every decision.

Is your age a key reason to see a geriatrician? No, says Dr Chris Moran. “It’s not the years, it’s the mileage.” 🎙️Meet ...
10/07/2026

Is your age a key reason to see a geriatrician?
No, says Dr Chris Moran. “It’s not the years, it’s the mileage.”

🎙️Meet Dr Moran, a geriatrician at Bayside Health. He loves tackling complex medical health needs with multidisciplinary teams to improve people’s lives.

Listen to Help! I’m Ageing wherever you get your podcasts!

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Listen on Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/2smveMxT6DTMkmQ5qEw9UE

Listen on Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-is-a-geriatrician-and-do-i-need-to-see-one/id1896945961?i=1000775691734

Visit our podcast website: ncha.org.au/community/podcasts

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Monash Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences Bayside Health Peninsula Bayside Health Alfred

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