Reshaping ageing and aged care in Australia
The proportion of people aged 65 years or over is projected to increase to 23% by 2066. Meeting the needs of older people including the demands on the aged care sector will continue to grow. However, many aspects of aged care in Australia are not currently meeting community expectations. A huge challenge for the sector is to make it economically, socially and environmentally sustainable into the future.
The sector is also facing major structural challenges as a result of predicted increases in community care, with older people wanting to age in place, and residential care needing to support residents with higher needs.
The UTS Ageing Research Collaborative (UARC) is proactively addressing these complex challenges through its transdisciplinary approach. UTS academics from multiple faculties work in collaboration with other universities, aged-care providers, health services, government agencies and consumer groups to identify and develop evidence-based solutions to the issues facing ageing and aged care. These solutions support quality of life and care for older individuals and their families.
About us
UARC addresses the need for a collaborative, cross-sector, transdisciplinary research approach to solve the complex social problems of an ageing society and the sustainability of the Australian aged care sector.
Our research
UARC focuses on issues that will improve the lives of older Australians. We actively engage with industry, government and other stakeholders to ensure our research has lasting impact.
What we do
The big challenge for the aged care sector in Australia is how to make it economically, socially and environmentally sustainable.
UARC Star Ratings Dashboard
Our experts have developed an interactive Star Ratings Dashboard about Australia’s residential aged care homes. It presents the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing’s Star Ratings data in an accessible, interactive visual format that is free to access.
Partner with us
In addressing the key challenges in ageing and aged care in Australia, we work with many partners. We’re keen to hear from others interested in collaborating with us, whether from industry, not-for-profits, government or other research institutions.
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Thu 17 Sept 2026
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1.00PM - 2.00PM Australia/Sydney (1 hour)
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News
Why elder abuse is still being missed and what needs to change
New insights from a UTS forum reveal why abuse and mistreatment of older people is still being missed and what must change in policy, law and practice.
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Australia’s Aged Care Sector Full-Year Report 2024-25
On 15 December 2025, UARC released the eighth edition of its Australia’s Aged Care Sector Report.
News
Changes are coming for residential aged care. Here’s what to know
Residents with higher incomes and assets will be required to pay for a larger contribution than those on a pension.
calendar_today
Thu 17 Sept 2026
schedule
1.00PM - 2.00PM Australia/Sydney (1 hour)
location_on
Online
attach_money
Free admission
News
Why elder abuse is still being missed and what needs to change
New insights from a UTS forum reveal why abuse and mistreatment of older people is still being missed and what must change in policy, law and practice.
News
Australia’s Aged Care Sector Full-Year Report 2024-25
On 15 December 2025, UARC released the eighth edition of its Australia’s Aged Care Sector Report.
News
Changes are coming for residential aged care. Here’s what to know
Residents with higher incomes and assets will be required to pay for a larger contribution than those on a pension.