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The MRFF’s $185 million Dementia, Ageing and Aged Care Mission (the Mission) supports older Australians to:
- maintain their health and quality of life as they age
- live independently for longer
- access quality care when they need it.
A review of the Mission by MH Consulting Group found that the MRFF has contributed significantly to dementia, ageing and aged care research in Australia.
- Between 2015 and August 2024, the Australian Government invested $295 million in 126 dementia, ageing and aged care research projects through the MRFF.
- Stakeholders say Australia is a global leader in dementia research.
- The Mission has a strong focus on consumer engagement and priority populations. It has also prioritised research translation by supporting interventions that are ready for real world application.
- The MRFF has increased access to dementia, ageing and/or aged care clinical trials for approximately 21,000 Australians.
A Mission review panel chaired by Professor Glenda Halliday guided the review. We thank members for their participation.
Read more about the Review of the MRFF Dementia, Ageing and Aged Care Mission, including opportunities to improve the impact of research funded by the Mission.
Learn about MRFF monitoring, evaluation and learning and our MRFF Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Strategy which sets out our measures of success.