Each year the National Seniors Productive Ageing Centre produces a number of publications. These include reports of commissioned projects and NSPAC's own research, as well as summaries of the existing evidence on particular topics. We also give presentations at conferences and forums.

Follow the links below to download a copy, or contact info@productiveageing.com.au to receive a hard copy, of the publications and presentations.

 

2010

Making Good Connections: How community participation enriches learning, wellbeing and a sense of identity in older men.

Released February 2010
Click here to download the short report.
Click here to download the full report.
Click here to download the media release.

 

2009

Moving or Staying Put: Deciding where to live in later life.

Released November 2009.
Click here to download the short report.
Click here to download the full report.
Click here to download the media release.
Click here to view the response from the Minister for Ageing, The Hon Justine Elliot MP 

Participatory action research with older rural men: Can it help them to help themselves?

Presented November 2009.
Click here to download the abstract.
 

My Generation: Are Australian baby boomers the retiring kind?

Released August 2009.
Click here to download the report.
Click here to view the media release.
 

Experience Works: The Mature Age Employment Challenge

Released July 2009. 
Click here to download the short report. Click here to download the full report.
Click here to view the media release. Click here to view the response from the Commissioner for Age Discrimination.
 

Still Putting In: Measuring the Economic and Social Contributions of Older Australians

Released June 2009. 
Click here to download the short report.
Click here to view the media release.
Click here to download the full report  'Chart of Accounts': A Framework for Measuring the Economic and Social Contributions by Older Australians.

Asia-Pacific Baby Boomer Tourism Summit: 'A Brief History of Baby Boomers'

Presented May 2009. 
Click here to download abstract

 

2008

AdvantAGE Australia

Released August 2008. 
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'Age Matters': Research and Education Program 2008-2010

Released February 2008. 
Click here to download.

2008 Forum Presentation: Life Long Learning in Later Life (Prof Brian Findsen)

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2008 Forum Presentation: Learning for Living - A Research Case Study (Dr Cappy Engelbrecht)

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 Involving Older People in Research: A Guide for Researchers and Community Groups

 Click here to download

 

2007

Research Bulletin Vol. 3, No.1
'Using assistive technology to manage health in ageing communities: A consumer perspective'

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Productive Ageing Forum Summary: ‘Café conversations between consumers, researchers & policy makers’

 Click here to download

 

 

2006

Women, Work and Retirement in Australia

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Intergenerational Caring: Current trends in Australian custodial grandparenting

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Research Bulletin Vol. 2, No. 1
'Barriers and Benefits of Volunteering for Seniors'

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Research Bulletin Vol. 2, No. 2
'Intergenerational Caring: Current trends in Australian custodial grandparenting'

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Research Bulletin Vol. 2, No. 3
'Seniors' Experience and Perceptions of Crime'

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Research Bulletin Vol. 2, No. 4
'Stopping Work: Social and Organisational Factors Influencing Early Retirement'

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2005

Research Bulletin Vol 1, No 1
Active and Productive Ageing: What is the Real Experience of Australians?

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Research Bulletin Vol 1, No 2
Participating Productively: The Experience of Mature Aged Workers in Australia

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Research Bulletin Vol 1, No 3
Employing Mature Aged Workers: Benefits and Barriers

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Research Bulletin Vol 1, No 4
Volunteering and Productive Ageing

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