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Population problems
New university centre will focus on finding
solutions for ageing populations.
A
new facility established by Torrens
University aims to tackle the
key challenges facing Australia’s
ageing population.
The Torrens University Centre of Positive
Ageing and Wellbeing was created to
find solutions to problems facing the
elderly, including mobility, isolation and
loneliness, marriage and changing spousal
relationships, workforce participation,
crime and the aged, and sexual health.
Vice chancellor Professor Justin Beilby
said the centre’s key focus would be
addressing how society perceives and
promotes positive ageing and wellbeing.
“Our research at the centre and across
the univers