Preventing falls in older Aboriginal people: the Ironbark trial [ 2018 - 2022 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Rebecca Ivers (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Anne Tiedemann ,  A/Pr Anne-Marie Hill ,  A/Pr Lisa Keay ,  Dr Tamara Mackean
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Brief description Australia’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is ageing: in 1991, Aboriginal people aged 55 years and over accounted for only 6% of Australia’s total Aboriginal population and this proportion is predicted to double to 12% by 2021, with resulting increased in ageing conditions such as falls. This large scale trial in NSW, SA and WA will test the effectiveness of a community based program in reducing falls and improving function in older Aboriginal people.

Funding Amount $AUD 3,069,072.68

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant