Wellbeing
How can Australia prioritise wellbeing and early intervention – including in education and care – to address social and economic challenges?
29 July 2026
Falls are one of the largest and most preventable drivers of hospitalisation, disability and loss of independence among older Australians. Despite decades of evidence demonstrating what works, Australia still lacks a coordinated strategy to prevent falls. As the population ages, the cost of inaction will continue to grow. NSW has an opportunity to take the lead and move from isolated programs to a coordinated approach to falls prevention.
Marina Pinheiro
Cathie Sherrington
Louise Pearce
When AI-generated visuals are used in health, aged care, or community outreach campaigns, they risk undermining the trust of older Australians. Age-inclusive image standards and clear transparency rules can support engagement of ageing populations.
Neeru Sharma and Johra Kayeser Fatima
Education and planning policies should be coordinated to ensure all children have access to nature-based play opportunities for their physical and social enrichment.
Parisa Ziaesaeidi, Mary Hardie & Marissa Lindquist
A comprehensive analysis of forward-looking data could help us identify gaps between our current trajectory and what we really want for our descendants.
Jenny Gordon
