Developing an Integrative Active Ageing Model for Policy Makers and Service Providers to Support Older People with Lifelong Intellectual Disability [ 2005-07-01 - 2007-12-31 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Christine Bigby (Chief Investigator) ,  Dr Laurie Buys (Chief Investigator) ,  Dr Marie Knox (Chief Investigator) ,  Prof Gillian Boulton-Lewis (Chief Investigator) ,  Prof Helen Edwards (Chief Investigator)

Brief description Developing an Integrative Active Ageing Model for Policy Makers and Service Providers to Support Older People with Lifelong Intellectual Disability. 'Active ageing' is increasingly gaining international currency and it underpins Australia's national focus on healthy ageing. However, its meaning for older people with intellectual disability, who represent about 0.13% of Australia's older population, is unclear, as little is known about the impact of ageing upon this group. This exciting research project aims to address these knowledge gaps through a series of case studies comprising key stakeholder groups in rural and urban Victoria and Queensland. An Integrative Model of Active Ageing for policy makers and service providers will be developed to facilitate the planning and appropriate distribution of resources for this population.

Funding Amount $130,000

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