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

The message from the United States and Europe is that governments must live within their means.

The strongest initiative that government can take to ensure Australia is prepared for population ageing, is to maintain a strong economy, and a secure nation.

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

Community care is a fundamental, an essential, an enduring part of our aged care system.

We know that so many of the conditions and diseases that we associate with ageing can often be prevented or in fact their onset delayed if we just took preventative steps earlier in our lives.

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