The National Seniors Productive Ageing Centre (NSPAC) was established by National Seniors Australia (NSA) to advance knowledge and understanding into all aspects of productive ageing to improve the quality of life of people aged 50 and over. We play a pivotal role in bridging the gap between traditional academic researchers in ageing, the community and decision-makers. With access to over a quarter of a million members, National Seniors is uniquely placed to facilitate research into productive ageing and disseminate findings to the broader community. Based in Melbourne, NSPAC is co-funded by NSA and the Department of Health and Ageing. Our broad research purpose is to “emphasise the positives of ageing and an ageing society, as well as flag the challenges”.

National Seniors Australia, formed in 1976, is the only strong, independent voice for people aged 50 years and over in Australia. With a membership of over a quarter of a million, we work to ensure that the concerns of the over 50s are heard and acted on by decision makers across government and business.

 NSPAC meets its objectives through:  

• A detailed publication schedule
• Productive Ageing Forums – major workshops conducted each year.
• NSPAC grants – supporting targeted research on issues important to older Australians
• ARC Linkage Grants – partnerships with leading universities to be part of major research projects
• Online Resources – Our online productive ageing atlas provides a range of information for organisations and individuals interested in productive ageing in specific communities.