Dr Scott Fraser

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PhD BSc (Hons)

Research Fellow

Dr Scott Fraser is a researcher at NARI currently involved in a diverse array of projects ranging from cultural aspects of care with regards to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander wellbeing, aged care workforce sustainability in remote communities and digital health platforms including big data and data linkage.

Prior to joining NARI, Scott developed a diverse research, data and project management background in Advance Care Planning, End of Life Care and laboratory science related to chronic disease. His experience has generated in excess of 40 peer reviewed journal articles.

Dr. Fraser is particularly interested in harnessing the power of digital health and big data in informing the policy and practice of aged care delivery.

Further Information:
ResearchGate Profile
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Email: [email protected]

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Researchers in ageing and aged care welcome $17.7 billion investment in aged care reform

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Esther is a Research Assistant working on the PITCH project in the Aged Care Division within NARI. She also provides administrative support to the Education team to coordinate weekly seminars and educational workshops.
Bridget O’Bree

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Amy Parker

Amy is a Research Fellow within the Clinical Gerontology Division at NARI. She leads NARI’s program of work for the Victorian Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) regarding older people policy.
Erica Wise

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Robin Harper

Robin is a research assistant on the BEFRIENDAS study, exploring the impact of ‘befriending’ on the mental health, social connectedness and wellbeing of older adults living in residential aged care settings. She is committed to promoting care, respect, self-determination and dignity for older people.
Dr Carolina Navarro Medel

Dr Carolina Navarro is a Bilingual Research Assistant at Moving Pictures. She interviews members of Spanish-speaking communities about their experiences as carers or providers of services for people with dementia. Carolina is an expert on the interviewing of victims and vulnerable witnesses in multicultural settings.
Dr Kirsten Moore

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Phuong Lan Do

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Dr Thu Ha Dang

I am a Bilingual Research Assistant with over 25 years of working experience in different areas of healthcare, both in Vietnam and Australia. I have extensive experience in clinical research and data management, systematic and scoping reviews, quantitative and quantitative research. My interest research areas are digital health and dementia.
Julieta Sabates

Julieta is a bilingual Research Assistant at NARI. She trained as a psychologist at The University of Buenos Aires and is currently undertaking a PhD at The University of Melbourne, where she is researching younger-onset dementia.

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2020 Annual Report

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NARI responds to the Final Report of the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety

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