Our focus on ageing well is helping shape a future of vitality and independence for older Australians. Through innovative research, we explore the key factors that support healthy ageing, aiming to enhance quality of life for our clients and the broader community. By turning insights into practical solutions, we empower individuals to live fulfilling lives at every stage of their journey. Discover how our research into ageing well is driving real-world change for a brighter tomorrow.
| Area | Study | Role | Collaborators |
| Aged Care | Knowledge brokers for evidence translation to improve quality use of medicines in residential aged care (EMBRACE) | Partner & Chief Investigator | Monash University (Centre for Medicine Use & Safety), University of Queensland, University of Sydney, Flinders University |
| Aged Care | OPERATE: Older Persons Early Recognition Access and Treatment in Emergencies | Associate Investigator | Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Fiona Stanely Hospital, Royal Perth Hospital, St John Ambulance WA, University of Western Australia, Curtin University, Edith Cowan University |
| Aged Care | Outcomes in aged care: Evaluation of the Brightwater Outcomes Measurement Framework - Aged Care and measuring its impact. | Lead | Internal |
| Aged Care | Reducing COVID-19 related risk in Residential Aged Care Facilities: A WA sector-wide approach for the culturally and linguistically diverse workforce; and residents with cognitive impairment | Lead | Bethanie, BaptistCare, Amana Living, Juniper, University of Western Australia |
| Aged Care | SENSEcog aged care: Hearing and vision support to improve quality of life for people living with dementia in residential aged care | Partner and Chief Investigator | University of Queensland, Oxford University, University of Sydney, University of Western Australia, Trinity College, Federation University, LaTrobe University, Murdoch University, Macquarie University |
| Aged Care | Telehealth medication simplification: A Nurse Practitioner and pharmacist led intervention in residential aged care | Lead | Monash University (Centre for Medicine Use and Safety) |
| Aged Care | The Enhanced Advance care planning and life Review Longitudinal Intervention (EARLI) | Partner and Associate Investigator | University of NSW, University of Sydney, University of Queensland, University of Western Australia, University of Wollongong |
| Year | Study | Role | Collaborators |
| 2022 | Outcome measures in aged care: Development of the Brightwater Aged Care Outcomes Measurement Framework | Lead | Internal |
| 2022 | Quantifying contact networks for COVID-19 outbreak preparedness | Chief Investigator | Curtin University, Telethon Kids Institute, University of Melbourne, University of Western Australia |
| 2022 | Sentinel surveillance DETECT study: Validation of regular saliva-based COVID screening of critical workers using automated RT-LAMP surveillance | Co-lead and Chief Investigator | Curtin University, Avicena |
| 2021 | Comparison of nutrition in off-site and on-site cooking in disability and residential aged care facilities | Lead | Internal |
| 2021 | Feasibility trial of point-of-care testing for the routine screening, monitoring and management of COVID-19 and Influenza in aged care | Lead | Drajon |
| 2021 | GoSign — An innovative model to reduce social isolation for residents with hearing loss | Partner | Adult Better Hearing WA Services, Edith Cowan University |
| 2021 | Nutritional composition of menus in residential aged care facilities | Lead | Internal |
| 2021 | Palliative Care service model for aged and disability services | Lead | Internal |
| 2021 | Prevalence of wight loss and malnutrition in residential aged care and disability | Lead | Internal |