NSPAC provides funding to a broad range of researchers to undertake consumer oriented research into productive ageing. In 2008, we changed our research grants process to an annual, competitive program program. In May/June each year, we invite funding applications for innovative projects that have clear outcomes and benefits for seniors and the general public.

 

2009 Grants Announced

More than 40 high-quality applications were received in this year's grant round. After careful review by our  research staff and Research & Education Advisory Commitee, two applications were selected for funding in this round (see below). These projects addressed pertinent issues for Australian seniors and offered clearly defined outputs and practical applications. Work will soon commence on these projects, with results made available in late 2010.

Improving health literacy in seniors with chronic illness
Principal Investigator: Dr James Gillespie (University of Sydney)

Dr James Gillespie and his colleagues at the Menzies Centre for Health Policy at the University of Sydney will investigate health literacy by interviewing individuals 65 and over with chronic illness on how they approach care, how they find information and how they think the health system can be improved to better meet their needs. These interviews will be used to develop health literacy tools for patients as well as recommendations for improvements to communication about health information and patient care. 

Living arrangements and well-being of culturally and linguistically diverse older adults
Prinicipal Investigator: Dr Siew-Ean Khoo (ANU)

Dr Khoo at the Australian Demographic and Social Research Institute at ANU will investigate the living arrangements and social and economic well-being of CALD older adults in Australia through secondary data analysis of ABS datasets. This project will provide an overview of CALD seniors in Australia including key indicators of the social and economic well-being of CALD older adults for each of 25 of the largest country of birth groups and 25 of the largest ancestry and language groups.

2008 Grant Recipients

Development of a healthy ageing quiz
Principal Investigator: Dr Briony Dow (National Ageing Research Institute)

Botanic Gardens and senior Australians: Benefits and growing communities
Principal Investigator: Dr Gary Crilley (University of South Australia)
For a report of preliminary results click here

Being involved in the country: Productive ageing in different types of rural communities
Principal Investigator: Dr Sandra Davis (Monash University)

Senior men's informal learning and wellbeing through community based participation
Principal Investigator: Associate Professor Barry Golding (University of Ballarat)

 

2007 Grant Recipients

Combating stereotype threat experienced by mature age workers
Dr Courtney von Hippel (University of Queensland)
Dr J. Henry (University of New South Wales).
For a report of preliminary results click here.

I want my boomerang to come back! Retaining and sustaining the older worker
Dr Tui McKeown
Dr Glennis Hanley
Dr Val Clulow (Monash University)

Governance in the grey area: Engaging Australia's seniors at the local level
Ms Andrea Petriwskyj (University of Queensland)

 

2006 Grant Recipients

Improving employment opportunities among mature age men: a pilot health intervention
Ms L. Fraser
Ms F. Pelly
Dr C. Askew (University of the Sunshine Coast)

Evaluating the participation of older Australians in the arts supply chain
Associate Professor J. Radbourne
Professor A. Hede (University of the Sunshine Coast)

Older road users and Australia’s road safety policy directions: an exploratory study of stakeholders perceptions and understanding
Dr J. Previte
Ms I. Larkin (Queensland University of Technology)
Dr E. Luck (University of Queensland)

Do mature age consumers prefer dealing with mature age service providers: An investigation of the medical and financial service industries
Dr R. Bennett (Queensland University of Technology)

Consumers choice of technology for communication with health professionals: an insight into the needs and outcomes of the ageing population when being coached
Dr C. Brand
Associate Professor P. Coleman
Dr C. Bain
Ms J. Collins (Royal Melbourne Hospital)
Dr G. Raikundalia (Victoria University)

Mature age workers: the role of social capital in effective management strategy
Mr M. Keogh (Queensland University of Technology)

Fostering enterprising human capital growth in regions with high concentration of seniors
Professor S. Garlick
Associate Professor J. Soar
Professor K. Stott
Associate Professor P. Waterman (University of the Sunshine Coast)

 

 

2005 Grant Recipients

Seniors and Shopping Centres: access to safe Public Space
Professor R. White (University of Tasmania)

Optimising acquisition of novel skills in older adulthood
Professor E. Kehoe
Mr T. Bednall
Dr J. Henry (University of New South Wales)

Managing the Ageing Workforce: An Operational HR Framework for Older Employees
Professor R. Waldersee
Professor K. Brown
M. McKechnie (Queensland University of Technology)

 

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