Research

Resource Utilisation and Classification Study (RUCS)

This study determined characteristics of residents that drive residential care costs, and used this information to inform the government’s consideration of future reform options.

Family & Carer Mental Health Program Evaluation

This evaluation contributed to the evidence base for family and carers supporting people with mental health illness, identifying opportunities to enhance the program and presenting recommendations for the future.

Self-care of older Australians

This study investigated the experiences of older people from South-East NSW in self-managing their health during the 2019/2020 bushfires and the pandemic. Findings can inform policy to support older people during disasters.

Educating the Nurse of the Future

A series of literature reviews were completed to inform the independent examination of the educational preparation of nurses to meet professional registration requirements, 'Educating the Nurse of the Future'.

Australian residential aged care staffing levels

New research by AHSRI has found more than half of all Australian aged care residents are in homes with staffing levels that would be rated one or two stars in the United States’ five star rating system.

Evaluation of the Coomaditchie Ngaramura Project

The program provided a cultural, place-based program based on local Indigenous knowledge from respected elders who know local families, communities and services and are experts in local Indigenous history.