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Understanding ageing

18 June 2008

Ms Sue Hendy, Dr Jane Sims, Ms Janet Woods, Dr Susan Feldman, Professor Steve Wesselingh, Professor Colette Browning and Professor Shane Thomas.

Ms Sue Hendy, Dr Jane Sims, Ms Janet Woods, Dr Susan Feldman, Professor Steve Wesselingh, Professor Colette Browning and Professor Shane Thomas.

The Monash Research for an Ageing Society (MonRAS) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Council on the Ageing (COTA) to further develop ageing policy and research exchange opportunities.

Director of MonRAS Professor Colette Browning said the two organisations had a successful relationship and the MoU was a way of formalising working arrangements. 

"There is no doubt ageing is a significant focus for researchers, health professionals, consumer organisations and governments," Professor Browning said.

This MoU will lead to a solid working relationship in relation to policy development, community engagement and research, which will inform high-quality practice."

Executive director of COTA Ms Sue Hendy said agreements such as the one between Monash and COTA would help deal with new challenges in the area.

"Over the next twelve months we will look to host special events and guests from overseas, mentor staff members, influence policy development, attract research students and funding for research projects, and promote solutions to areas of concern amongst older people and about ageing," Ms Hendy said.

For more information on MonRAS visit the Monash Research for and Ageing Society website.

For more information on COTA visit the Council on the Ageing website.