'Optimal ageing' training centre granted federal funding boost

Earlier this week the Australian Research Council (ARC) awarded Monash University $4.8 million in funding to develop a new training centre for optimal ageing. The centre will focus on developing emerging technologies including artificial intelligence, digital health apps, and sensors to improve and maintain overall quality of life among the elderly. Students and academics from engineering, health, data and information technology faculties will work in partnership with industry partners and community organisations. "Our approach is to shift from a reactive to a proactive model of ageing, from the diagnosis and treatment of isolated diseases of ageing to a more complete, preventative and consumer-empowered system," said training centre director, associate professor Yen Ying Lim. Digital innovation has been recognised as a leading solution to address the needs of the growing ageing population.