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Qualifications

• Doctor of Philosophy, School of Social Work & Social Policy, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia. Thesis title: The Gift of Time: A study of volunteer decision-making by older people (1998)
• Postgraduate Diploma in Advanced Secretarial Studies, Newcastle-upon-Tyne Polytechnic (U.K.)
• Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Newcastle-upon-Tyne University (U.K.)

Professional involvement

• Professor Jeni Warburton leads the John Richards Research Initiative into Aged Care in Rural Communities located in the Faculty of Health Sciences, La Trobe University25 May, 2009 in the School of Social Work and Human Services at The University of Queensland. Professor Warburton is a successful supervisor of higher degree students, having supervised nine postgraduate students to completion. She is actively involved in a number of professional committees and organisations. These include as Chair of the Research Advisory Group for Volunteering Australia, and as committee member of the Victorian Australian Association of Gerontology. Professor Warburton is on the editorial boards of two journals, and regularly reviews articles for a broad range of international journals on topics associated with ageing and social policy.

Biography

• Professor Warburton is an internationally recognised researcher in ageing and social policy with an excellent record of research into issues central to the health and well-being of older people. Her program of research into healthy and productive ageing has been funded by collaborative research projects with national and international partners through research grants totalling nearly $2 million. This includes external competitive grants through the ARC and other granting schemes, and significant consultancies with all levels of government as well as the private and community sectors.
• In September 2008, Professor Warburton joined La Trobe University to lead the John Richards Research Initiative into Aged Care in Rural Communities. Prior to this, she was a senior researcher in one of the lead Australian research centres on ageing at The University of Queensland, which provided her with a strong national profile in ageing research and active involvement with the ARC-NHMRC Ageing Well Research Network. Her work with the network has led to the development of guidelines for researchers aimed at involving older people in research (http://www.ageingwell.edu.au/agenda_res_guide.htm).
• Professor Warburton’s research has had a significant impact and influence on ageing policy and practice. She is regularly invited to present at national and international conferences, as well as to give forums and workshops at significant government and non-government events. She has an excellent publication record in key, high calibre, international ageing and social policy journals.

Recent publications and presentations

Refereed articles (2005-09)

• Lui, C-W., Warburton, J. and Bartlett, H. “Doing good and feeling good: The experiences of older volunteers in a University research registry.” (in press). Accepted by Educational Gerontology (March 2009).
• Lui, C-W., Everingham, J., Warburton, J., Cuthill, M. and Bartlett, H. (in press) “What makes a community age-friendly: A review of international literature”. Accepted by Australasian Journal on Ageing (March 2009).
• Warburton, J., Bartlett, H. and Rao, Visala (in press). Ageing and cultural diversity: Policy and practice issues. Accepted by Australian Social Work (January 2009).
• Warburton, J. and McDonald, C. (in press). The Challenges of the New Institutional Environment: Older Volunteers in the Contemporary Non-profit Sector in Australia. Accepted by Ageing and Society (October 2008).
• Clark, J., Warburton, J. and Tilse, C. (in press). Missing siblings: Seeking more adequate social responses. Accepted by Child and Family Social Work (July 2008).
• Warburton, J., Carroll, M., Bartlett, H. and Kendig, H. (2009). “Involving older people in community-based research: Developing a guiding framework for researchers and community organizations”. Australasian Journal of Ageing 28(1), 41-45.
• Peel, N. and Warburton, J. (2009). Using senior volunteers as peer educators: What is the evidence of effectiveness in falls prevention? Australian Journal on Ageing 28(1): 7-11.
• Gooch, M. and Warburton, J. (2009). Building resilience in community-based NRM groups: An Australian case study. Society and Natural Resources 22 (2): 158-171.
• Warburton, J., Everingham, J., Cuthill, M. and Bartlett, H. (2008). Achieving effective collaborations to help communities age well. Australian Journal of Public Administration 67 (4): 470-482.
• Warburton, J. and Peel, N. (2008). Volunteering as a productive ageing activity. The association with fall-related hip fracture in later life. European Journal on Ageing 5: 129-136.
• Harley, M. and Warburton, J. (2008). “The management of risk for businesses involved in social programs: An Australian case example.” Journal of Corporate Citizenship 29: 49-60
• Shapiro, M., Setterlund, D., Warburton, J. and O’Connor, I. (in press), “The outcomes research project: An exploration of customary practice in Australian health settings”. British Journal of Social Work 2007; doi: 10.1093/bjsw/bcm115.
• Warburton, J. and Petriwiskyj, A. (2007), “Older but involved: Community partnerships in the development of ageing policies in Australia”. Just Policy 45: 38-44.
• Petriwiskyj, A. and Warburton, J. (2007), “Motivations and barriers to volunteering by seniors: A review of the literature”. International Journal of Volunteer Administration 24(6): 3-25.
• Warburton, J., Paynter, J. and Petriwiskyj, A. (2007). “Volunteering as a productive aging activity: Incentives and barriers to volunteering by Australian seniors.” Journal of Applied Gerontology 26(4): 333-354.
• Warburton, J. (2007). Interview: Australians reach out to future generations. Aging Horizons Bulletin, http://www.aginghorizons.com/2007/november2007-5.shtml
• Petriwisky,A. and Warburton, J. (2007). “Redefining volunteering for the global context: A measurement matrix for researchers.” Australian Journal on Volunteering 12(1): 7-13.
• Warburton, J. and McLaughlin, D. (2007). “Passing on our culture: How older Australians from diverse cultural backgrounds contribute to civil society”. Journal of Cross Cultural Gerontology 22(1): 47-60.
• Warburton, J. (2007). “’Researching ageing and later life: The practice of social gerontology’ A book review”. Australasian Journal on Ageing 26(2): 102.
• Warburton, J. and Chambers, B. (2007). “Older Indigenous Australians: Their integral role in community and culture”. Australasian Journal on Ageing 26(1): 3-7.
• Warburton, J. and Gooch, M. (2007). “Stewardship volunteering: The generative response”. Local Environment 12(1): 43-55.
• Warburton, J. and Stirling, C. (2007). “Factors affecting volunteering among older rural and city dwelling adults in Australia”. Educational Gerontology 33, 23-43.
• Warburton, J. (2006) “Volunteering in later life: Is it good for your health?” Voluntary Action 8(2), 3-15.
• Rao,V., Warburton, J. and Bartlett, H. (2006). “Health and social needs of older Australians from CALD backgrounds: Issues and implications”. Australasian Journal on Ageing 25(4), 174-179.
• Warburton, J. ,McLaughlin, D. and Pinsker, D. (2006)“Generative acts: Family and community involvement of older Australians”. International Journal of Aging and Human Development 63(2), 115-137.
• Warburton, J. and McLaughlin, D. (2006). “Doing it from your heart: The role of older women as informal volunteers”. Journal of Women and Aging 18(2), 55-72.
• Warburton, J. and McLaughlin, D. (2005) “Lots of little kindnesses: Valuing the role of older Australians as informal volunteers in the community”. Ageing and Society. 25, 715-730.
• Warburton, J., Marshall, S., Warburton, K. and Gooch, M. (2005) “Information-related constraints on the effectiveness of environmental volunteers: a case study”. Australian Journal on Volunteering,10(1), 24-31.
• Cuthill, M. and Warburton, J. (2005) “A conceptual framework for volunteer management in local government”. Urban Policy and Research 23(1): 113-126
• Chenoweth, L., Warburton, J. and Buckley, A. (2005). “Carrots or sticks? The use of incentives to achieve social policy goals in Australia”. New Global Development: Journal of International and Comparative Social Welfare 21(1), 1-9.

Book chapters (2005-09)

• Bartlett, H., Warburton, J. and Lui, C-W. (2008). “Promoting social inclusion of older people: Challenges for policy on ageing in Australia”. In Culture, Care, and Community Empowerment. Eds Anme T, McCall M. Kawashima Shoten Publishing
• Refereed conference proceedings (2005-09)
• Warburton, J. and Dann, S. (2006). Volunteering by seniors: Exploring the barriers and incentives to volunteering in later life”. Proceedings of Inaugural Research Symposium on Volunteering, 7-8 March, Melbourne, pp. 115-129.

Selected presentations (2005-09)

Selected invited presentations

• Warburton, J. 2009. Healthy ageing and the social participation of older people. Invited keynote. Tristate Conference, Albury, March.
• Warburton, J. 2008. Volunteering and ageing: Pathways into social inclusion in later life. Invited presentation. Social Capital and Volunteering in Modern Ageing Cities, Hong Kong, 15-17 December.
• Warburton, J. 2008. Volunteer issues in regional and rural communities. Invited presentation. Workshop for NSW Minister for Volunteering. Coffs Harbour, NSW, September.
• Warburton, J. 2008. Ageing and Social Inclusion. Invited presentation. Australia’s Ageing Population Summit 2008, Melbourne, 23-24 June.
• Warburton, J. 2008. Invited participant, panel, Volunteers change our world, Dept of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, Canberra, 16 May.
• Warburton, J. 2008. Social Inclusion and Ageing. Keynote address. Queensland 60+Better Annual Conference, Ipswich, 27 May.
• Warburton, J. 2007. Multicultural ageing. Invited presentation during Seniors Week, Queensland Department of Community, August.
• Warburton, J. 2007. Volunteering and productive ageing. Invited presentation. National Seniors Conference, Melbourne, May.
• Warburton, J. 2006. Translating policy into evidence. Invited participation at federal government Department of Health and Ageing Building Ageing Research Capacity workshop, Canberra, July.
• Warburton, J. 2006. Volunteering and ageing international panel. Invited panel member. International Federation on Ageing Conference, Copenhagen, Denmark, May.
• Warburton, J. 2006. Ageing volunteers in the disability field. Invited presentation. CIDA National Disability Conference, Melbourne, May.
• Warburton, J. 2006. Volunteerism, democracy and the future of landscapes. Invited participation at international symposium. CSIRO Australian Research Centre on Water in Society (ARCWIS), Perth, April.
• Warburton, J. 2006. Volunteering in local communities. Invited presentation. Municipal Association of Victoria, Melbourne, March.
• Warburton, J. 2005. Older people as volunteers. Invited presentation. Seniors on the Move, Active Ageing Conference, Hervey Bay, November.
• Warburton, J. 2005. Volunteering in later life. Invited to present to Ministerial Advisory Council for Senior Victorians, Melbourne, November.
• Warburton, J. 2005. Policy implications of volunteering and ageing. Invited to present to Older People’s Policy Team, Ministry of Social Development, Wellington, New Zealand, September.
• Warburton, J. 2005. Keynote address. AGM New Zealand Association of Gerontology Wellington branch, Wellington, New Zealand, September.
• Warburton, J. 2005. Keynote address. AGM national New Zealand Association of Gerontology, Christchurch, New Zealand, August.
• Warburton, J. 2005. Older women as volunteers. Invited presentation and participation. Commonwealth Department of Women workshop, Brisbane, May.

Selected conference presentations

• Warburton, J. and Jeppsson-Grassman, E. 2008. A Comparative analysis of volunteering across different welfare regimes. International Third Sector Research Conference, Barcelona, Spain, July.
• Warburton, J. 2007. Balance and flexibility: The role of volunteering for older workers. Australian Association of Gerontology Conference, Adelaide, November.
• Warburton, J. (Convenor) 2007. Symposium on involving diverse communities in the research process. Asia/Oceania Regional Congress of Gerontology in Beijing, October 2007.
• Warburton, J., Everingham, J., Cuthill, M., and Bartlett, H., 2007. Building a model of collaboration to help communities age well. Australian Social Policy Conference, Sydney, July.
• Warburton, J. and Chambers, B. 2006. Cultural connections: The contributions of older Indigenous Australians to their communities. Australasian Association of Gerontology Annual Conference, Sydney, November.
• Warburton, J. and Dann, S. 2006. Developing healthy and productive ageing policies: the role of volunteering. Australasian Association of Gerontology Annual Conference, Sydney, November.
• Warburton, J. and Dann, S. 2006. Volunteering and active ageing: An opportunity to age well? International Federation on Ageing Conference, Copenhagen, Denmark, May.
• Warburton, J. and Dann, S. 2006. “Barriers and incentives to volunteering by seniors”. National Conference on Volunteering, Melbourne, March.
• Warburton, J. 2005. “A feeling of worth: The relationship between volunteering and health among older Australians”, British Society of Gerontology Annual Conference, Keele, UK, July.
• Warburton, J. 2005. “Health and volunteering in later life: Is volunteering good for your health?” 2nd International Conference on Ageing and Longevity, Brisbane, March.