We know we are entering a period of transformation in aged care.

At the last census it indicated that about 22 per cent of Australians were born overseas.

And I believe that the best buy in public health today must be a combination of regular physical exercise and a healthy diet.

Synergy and serendipity often play a big part in medical and scientific advances.

We are increasingly recognising and accepting, respecting and celebrating, our cultural diversity.

Ageing means a loss of a number of skills over time.

Greater public recognition will also be critical in encouraging prevention and early intervention, and more generally in building public support to meet the challenges of dementia.