Research and Articles of Interest

Department of Health and Ageing Ministerial media releases for 20 August 2009

National Seniors Australia- Promoting Productive Ageing Online

Minister for Ageing, Justine Elliot today officially launched two online tools developed by National Seniors Australia to help recognise and promote productive ageing in Australia.

To view the full media release, click on the link below:
http://www.health.gov.au/internet/ministers/publishing.nsf/Content/mr-yr09-je-je096.htm

Inquiry into Mental Health Services - Carers Australia's submission to the Senate Mental Health Services Inquiry. This report drew upon projects by Carers Australia (2006) and in conjunction with the Mental Health Council of Australia (2000).

www.carersaustralia.com.au/images/stories/CA_Senate_Mental_Health_Services_Inquiry_31_July_2007.pdf

Palliative Care Australia is the peak national organisation representing the interests and aspirations of all who share the ideal of quality care at the end of life for all.

www.pallcare.org.au/

Family Carers and the Physical Impact of Caring- Injury and Prevention Research Report. Independent Living Centre WA.

The Independent Living Centre of WA (ILC) is a non-government, not-for-profit; community based information and advisory service for people with disabilities and the frail aged, their families and carers. In 2005 – 2006 the ILC, with the assistance of the Office for Seniors Interests and Volunteering (OSIV)2, conducted research examining the physical impact of caring on family carers through an extensive survey and a small scale manual handling training project.

Independent Living Centre WA.