The Melbourne Ageing Research Collaboration (MARC) is a unique collaboration of health, research, aged care and advocacy organisations working together to improve the lives of older people.
Our vision is that older people received the best possible care and support through services, programs and policies which support health and optimal quality of life.
Benefits of outdoor spaces and greenery for residents of Residential Aged Care Facilities (RACF). Read more
Context specific falls prevention model in hospitals using local data Read more
Interventions for dementia-friendly Emergency Departments Read more
A co-design examination into the impact of restricted access to residential aged care facilities on care partners during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more
Examines the effects of grief in older people on healthcare use from the perspective of (a) the older bereaved person who is experiencing grief and (b) GPs who are treating grieving older people. Read more
The IMPART program aims to improve palliative care in residential aged care using telehealth. Read more
Care services provided to people towards the end of life and the evaluation of the degree of integration and communication of services provided. Read more
Implementing interventions to promote mobility for older inpatients during and after their hospital stay to reduce falls and functional decline. Read more
Older nurse and workforce: Developing recommendations for nurses and organisations on how older nurses should be recognised for their experience and skills, and how age discrimination for nurses working in the public health system can be addressed. Read more
Exploring ways to reduce avoidable hospital presentations for people living with dementia Read more
Explores the acceptability and usability of online micro-learning lessons on prolonged grief disorder for community case managers. Read more
Support clinical staff in the recognition of dying through the use of an existing, validated prognostic tool. Read more
Translation technology for everyday communication between older people and hospital care workers who do not speak the same language. Read more
Evaluating the use of micro-learning (compared to other modes of delivering information) to provide information identified by home care workers that will enable them to provide quality care for older people. Read more
Testing the feasibility, acceptability and effectiveness of the on-line START program in reducing depression and anxiety in Australians carers of people with dementia living in both urban and rural areas Read more