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Connection to County with and for older Aboriginal peoples living in urban Australia
Institute member Dr Aryati Yashadhana has co-led research that explores the therapeutic effects of participation in a cultural camp for older Aboriginal peoples.
Experiences of Older Aboriginal People in Navigating Transport Systems in an Urban Setting

A recent study exploring the transport experiences of older Aboriginal people has identified several ways for shaping the transport system so that it better serves these communities and begins to facilitate equity in access and mobility.

Institute Member Awarded Innovation Award and Postdoctoral Fellowship from the Heart Foundation
Dr Rona Macniven, member of the UNSW Ageing Futures Institute and Research Fellow from UNSW Medicine, was one of five recipients of the Heart Foundation’s Innovative Award and received a Postdoctoral Fellowship for her research into physical activity and how it can achieve health and wellbeing benefits over the life-course of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. 
New insights on risk factors for dementia in Aboriginal Australians
Researchers from UNSW Ageing Futures Institute and Neuroscience Research Australia have published the first study revealing the risk factors for mild cognitive impairment in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons