A framework for healthy ageing in the Torres Strait (Old ID 26175)

National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC)
Rachel Quigley
Role

Chief Investigator

Description

The aim of this project is to develop a culturally appropriate framework of healthy ageing for Torres Strait Comjmunities to enable older persons to remain living well at hme and on Country for as long as possible. Participatory Action Research (PAR) within a Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) framework will be the overarching lmethodology for this project. The scope of the framework will be guided by the World Health organisation Framework of Healthy Ageing encompassing both intrinsic capacity and environmental characteristics that influence health outcomes.

Date

01 Jun 2019 - 31 May 2025

Project Type

N/A

Keywords

Indigenous Health;Chronic Disease;healthy ageing;Dementia

Funding Body

National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC)

Amount

1100540

Project Team

Rachel Quigley;Sean Taylor;Sarah Russell;Dympna Leonard;Robyn McDermott;Sarah Larkins