Welcome to WACHA

The WA Centre for Health & Ageing (WACHA) is dedicated to researching issues associated with ageing.

As the population ages, this area of research is becoming increasingly vital. WACHA's team of scientists, are helping lead the charge, investigating common health conditions associated with ageing, such as dementia, mild cognitive impairment, falls, frailty and mental well being. To date WACHA has achieved notable success and is one of Australia's most productive research centres.

WACHA is partnered with the WA Institute for Medical Research (WAIMR) and the University of Western Australia and is a hospital based research centre. It is well placed to provide our local community with a multi disciplinary approach to scientific innovation, and disease prevention and delay in older adults.

WACHA is led by Professor Leon Flicker. Professor Flicker is Professor of Geriatric Medicine and is a long standing member of numerous ageing committees seeking to translate research evidence into better health care for older people. He is a passionate advocate for healthy and successful ageing.

WACHA has attracted world class researchers that bring with them a wealth of knowledge, innovation and experience in various ageing disciplines. Professor Osvaldo Almeida heads the Research division within WACHA. Professor Almeida leads WACHA's research and development by inspiring rigor, innovation and novelty in diverse areas of discovery. Professor Almeida is Professor and Chair of Geriatric Psychiatry at the University of Western Australia and a consultant geriatric psychiatrist at the Royal Perth Hospital. Professor Almeida is a prolific researcher and has published widely and has won over $11 million in research grants.

WACHA focuses on translating findings from our research to benefit and meet the health needs of older adults.