Aged Support and Aged Care: program and policy structures to support ageing well in rural and regional Australia [ 2012 - 2015 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Judith Walker (Principal investigator) ,  Dr Peter Orpin ,  E/Pr John Humphreys ,  Ms Kimbra Boyer ,  Prof Helen Bartlett

Brief description The current primary focus of aged care in Australia is on the frail aged and end of life care. This project is designed to utilise evidence from earlier research into rural and regional ageing and work with aged care providers and programs to broaden their focus to one that supports older Australians to remain active, included, engaged and contributing members of their families and communities, regardless of age.

Funding Amount $AUD 201,382.18

Funding Scheme Partnerships

Notes Partnership Project for Better Health