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. In May/June each year, we invite funding applications for innovative projects that have clear outcomes and benefits for seniors and the general public.

Productive Ageing Research Grants 2012

The 2011 grant round has now closed. Applications for the 2012 grant round will open in June 2012.

For further queries, contact j.temple@nationalseniors.com.au

 

2011 Grants Announcement

Many high-quality applications were received in this year's grant round. After careful review, 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 mid to late 2012.

 

Patterns of Intergenerational Transfers of Time and Money in Australia

Principal Investigator: Prof. Graeme Hugo (University of Adelaide)

This project aims to gauge the scale and value of time and money transfers from the older to younger generation(s). Based on a new survey, this study will examine:  1. What motivates the older generation to make these transfers? 2. How much time is given to younger generations and can we put an economic value on it? 3. Are there different patterns of transfers between different socioeconomic and demographic groups? 4. Are time and money substituted for each other and what influences the substitution (for example other commitments such as caring, working)? 

 

The Role of Financial Anxiety in Older Australians’ Retirement Saving Decisions

Principal Investigator: Prof. Paul Gerrans (University of Western Australia)

This project will examine the role of financial literacy and anxiety in (1) the effectiveness of financial decision making, and (2) use of professional financial advice among older Australians. Retirement savings provides an area of focus as will those choosing self-managed superannuation funds. This research will inform older Australians, advisers and policy makers  by benchmarking levels of financial literacy, financial planning anxiety, and by offering insight into interventions that support the financial wellbeing of older Australians.

 

2010 Grants Recipients

Applying the Integrated Model of Retirement Adjustment: Using Training Interventions to Promote Productive Ageing

Principal Investigator: Dr Joanne Earle (University of New South Wales)

This study seeks to translate research findings about predictors of retirement adjustment into interventions designed to promote productive ageing.

 

Supporting Community Leaders: Understanding and Supporting the Role of Older People in Community Action and Community Leadership

Principal Investigator: Dr Margot Rawsthorne (University of Sydney)

This study aims to better understand and support the role of older people in community action and community leadership. It will investigate the motivations behind older people becoming community leaders, what supports their involvement in community action and how their participation could be better supported by community and government agencies.

 

2009 Grant Recipients

Improving health literacy in seniors with chronic illness

Pincipal Investigator: Dr James Gillespie (University of Sydney)

DrJames 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

Principal 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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