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Reflections from our ambassador in Bangladesh, Md. Mehedi Hasan Khan
Our ambassador in Bangladesh, Md. Mehedi Hasan Khan explains how he became involved in CommonAge and how his experiences of two international conferences have helped him create new opportunities and given him inspiration in his work.
Launch of our Quality Manual
It is with great pleasure we are able to provide two new publications available for download; Issues in Ageing Research Paper and a Quality Manual designed specifically for the aged care industry.
Angels Healthcare Network (AHN) Kenya
Where appropriate, we periodically assist colleagues from developing countries to attend international conferences.
Supporting ELDEX Asia
We are delighted join SilverEco.org, the International Council on Active Aging (ICAA), and the leading Singapore association, the Gerontological Society of Singapore, in giving our support for and partnership with ELDEX Asia.

The Commonwealth @70
This year is the 70th anniversary of the formation of the Commonwealth, and the theme of the Commonwealth this year is ‘A Connected Commonwealth’.The book created from our Story Telling project, which connected the generations through storytelling, will be an important contribution to the @70 anniversary celebrations.
A Common Wealth of Experience: Freedom fighters, child brides and other untold real life stories
A unique collation of stories giving an insight into life and growing old in 22 countries
We are very excited to announce our Life Stories book, the collation of stories written by young people submitted for our Life Stories project, will be published in early January.
Launch of Care Practice Essentials
We are celebrating International Day of Older Persons with the offer of the first ever simplified quality manual designed for the aged care industry for those that don’t have formal systems or regulations.
CommonAge and the EU data protection law
Your privacy is the utmost importance to us and, as a registered Australian charity, we are committed to protecting your personal data.
Elders Forum a ‘trailblazer’ for Kenyan aged care organisation
Learning new practices, finding support and the inspiration to start new projects in Kenya
A growing international learning network within the Commonwealth
Take advantage of this FREE dementia training offer from our Founding Member Altura Learning, a leader in innovative & interactive learning.
Day 2 of Ageing in Common: An International Perspective
Another wonderful day of international collaboration, with over 200 delegates from across the Commonwealth us joining us on the second day of Ageing in Common: an international perspective incorporating the inaugural Commonwealth Elders’ Forum and the NFC UK Conference.
Day 1 of Ageing in Common: An International Perspective
Over 120 people from over 20 nations joined us on Day 1 of Ageing in Common: an international perspective incorporating the inaugural Commonwealth Elders’ Forum and the NFC UK Conference.
Delegates from India, Nigeria and Cameroon to attend the Commonwealth Elders Forum
Looking forward to welcoming delegates from Nigeria, Cameroon and India to the Commonwealth Elders Forum.
Delegates from Nigeria and Uganda awarded QCS bursary
Looking forward to welcoming these delegates on a QCS bursary to the Commonwealth Elders Forum
Author’s submission to Story Telling project leads to on-air vow renewal ceremony in South Africa
One submission to our Life Stories project has resulted in an on-air wedding vows renewal ceremony in South Africa!
Delegates from Tanzania, Bangladesh and Kenya to attend the Commonwealth Elders Forum
We’re very much looking forward to welcoming the following QCS bursary recipients to our Elders Forum next week.
Delegates from Malawi, South Africa and Kenya to attend the Commonwealth Elders Forum
Looking forward to meeting these colleagues from Malawi, South Africa and Kenya at the Commonwealth Elders Forum
Delegates from Kenya, Uganda and Australia to attend the Commonwealth Elders Forum
Delighted to welcome these Commonwealth delegates to the Commowealth Elders Forum on a QCS/CommonAge bursary.
Ageing in the Commonwealth report launched on Commonwealth Day
As we celebrated the vast diversity, strong unity and uplifting values that define the Commonwealth this Commonwealth Day, we are delighted to launch the results of our Ageing in the Commonwealth research project.
Delegate from Kenya awarded QCS/CommonAge bursary
We are delighted, Nancy Wagacha, Program Director of Wells of Hope Centre, Kenya has accepted our bursary to attend our inaugural Elders Forum.
Industry leaders support Ageing In Common: an international perspective
Leaders from all sectors of the UK care industry are encouraging professionals, volunteers and anyone with an interest in older people to register for the inaugural Ageing in Common: an international perspective conference.
QCS/CommonAge bursary awards
We are delighted to announce over 20 applicants from developing Commonwealth countries have been awarded a QCS/CommonAge bursary to attend the inaugural Commonwealth Elders\’ Forum being held in the UK in April this year.
Reflections of an international conference
CommonAge scholarship delegates share their thoughts and how they benefited from attending the Global Ageing Network/Curaviva Global Ageing Conference, 18-21 September 2017, Montreux, Switzerland.
Launch of QCS/CommonAge bursary scheme
Quality Compliance Systems (QCS) announces exciting new partnership with CommonAge, the Commonwealth Association for the Ageing at CommonAge\’s Launch event
Where to find us at the Global Ageing Network/Curaviva Global Ageing Conference
Where to find us at the Global Ageing Network/Curaviva Global Ageing Conference, 18-21 September 2017, Montreux, Switzerland
Ideas shared at our Reframing Residential Care seminar
Our recent free Reframing Residential Care leadership seminar was a great success as we are share ideas, creating connections, and combating ageism across the Commonwealth.