The Dynamic Victorian Communities Study: How do rural communities respond to changing times?
Chief Investigators:
- Professor Jeni Warburton, John Richards Initiative, Australian Institute for Primary Care and Ageing, La Trobe University
- Professor John Martin, Centre for Sustainable Regional Communities, La Trobe University
- Dr Rachel Winterton, John Richards Initiative, Australian Institute for Primary Care and Ageing, La Trobe University
- Barbara Beattie, Centre for Sustainable Regional Communities, La Trobe University
- Samantha Clune, John Richards Initiative, Australian Institute for Primary Care and Ageing, La Trobe University
The John Richards Initiative at La Trobe University Wodonga is conducting a research project exploring how rural communities and local agencies are managing and responding to challenges posed by local population ageing through systems of governance and health/social infrastructure.
The study will look at effective models/approaches in terms of older residents’ needs, and gaps in infrastructure and services. The research has been funded by La Trobe University, the Victorian Department for Planning and Community Development, the City of Greater Bendigo, Moira Healthcare Alliance and Moira Shire Council.
