Our Purpose and Principles

Purpose

Our over-arching aim is to improve the experience of ageing by connecting research, policy and practice.

• Demonstrate leadership through setting the ageing agenda
• Strengthen innovation and collaboration to increase impact and reach
• Ensure evidence from multiple perspectives is at the centre of policy and practice
• Grow sustainably as Australia’s peak body of choice in gerontology and ageing

Principles

• We are evidence-informed: Our views are based on gerontological research, practice knowledge and the experiences of older people
• We are multi-disciplinary and holistic: We put older people’s lives and environments at the centre of our work by bringing together those with interests in all aspects of ageing research, education, policy and practice
• We are independent: While we acknowledge the contributions of different groups, we are not beholden to the interests of any profession, institution, service sector or interest group
• We are collaborative: We bring together our members and key stakeholders to enhance the experience of ageing
• We are fair: We are committed to promoting equity of access and outcomes for all older people in Australia and internationally