The Ministry of Social Development has convened a Working Group to develop solutions to enhance research on population ageing by firstly identifying: a) the existing resources available for research on ageing; b) ways to make better use of these resources; and, c) the longer term direction for research into ageing issues, including possible future research priorities and options for moving this forward. Research on population ageing includes research on those who are 65 years and over and the preceding generational cohorts. It includes broader research on population dynamics, its implications for ethnic, cultural, regional, and life-course diversity, and its impact on social policy, services and New Zealand's economy. The Working Group members come from academic and research institutions, and the non-government sector and government sector, reflecting diversity of those with an interest and knowledge in population ageing. Members of the working group can be contacted directly with your views surrounding solutions to enhance the research on population ageing. Working group members are: Fiona Alpass F.M.Alpass@massey.ac.nz Paul Barber policyadvisor@nzccss.org.nz Ann Martin Ann.Martin@ageconcern.org.nz Sally Keeling Sally.Keeling@vuw.ac.nz Matthew Parsons m.parsons@auckland.ac.nz Carole Gordon cgordon@xtra.co.nz Charles Waldegrave waldegrave.c@fc.org.nz To register your interest in the activities of the Working Group contact Virginia.Wilton001@msd.govt.nz |
