Social and Governance Issues in Health and Old Age Care

Examining the social and governance issues in health and aged care that may result in social exclusion and inequality. Leading the Chinese Social Policy Program which works on the care and support of the Chinese population in Australia and China in comparison with other countries

Competitive advantage

  • Extensive research collaboration with leading researchers in Europe and Asia

Successful outcomes

  • Theory development and published research on networks of old age care delivery, pension unification, older people's service choices, and the impact of rural elders on rural infrastructure in China
  • Contracted reports by international organisations on new trends in old age care in China
  • Research findings used by NGOs, UN agencies, and national development agencies for policy advocacy and advisory

Our partners

  • UNICEF
  • World Health Organisation
  • United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG)
  • Save the Children
Tags
lensAgeing Well
lensEconomy and Policy