The Centre takes a multi-disciplinary, collaborative approach to research, where each discipline brings a different approach to projects, different networks and experiences. The connection is an equal commitment to the importance of quality aged care services and quality of life for older persons.
Equally important is the collaboration with industry providers, professional groups, government agencies, peak bodies and community organizations.
The Centre aims to apply research findings into practical outcomes.
The research profile of the Centre can be best described in terms of a portfolio of primary research areas and research programs. Research programs, at times, have relevance to more than one research area, however all research programs inevitably inform policy and have the potential to change practice.
Research Themes
Aged Care Services
This theme includes services and support systems, alternative and innovative models of service delivery, quality of care issues, health workforce patterns and models.
Health in Ageing
This theme includes ageing well/ageing productively, health and well-being of older people, supportive environments, accommodation, workforce, retirement, wellness and independence. Far from being a negative issue, maintaining health in ageing is one of the most dynamic and relevant issues of our time. It will impact across all levels of societal behaviour and corporate and government performance.
Dementia
This area includes models of service delivery, approaches to care, issues for carers, workforce capacity and skills to improve the care of people with dementia and their carers.
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