Australia has an increasingly multicultural society.
Synergy and serendipity often play a big part in medical and scientific advances.
Ageing means a loss of a number of skills over time.
We are already seeing older people wanting greater choice in how, when and where they receive care.
And I believe that the best buy in public health today must be a combination of regular physical exercise and a healthy diet.
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.