The Business, Work and Ageing Centre for Research is a leading national and international centre of excellence concerned with the implications of population ageing for economies and workplaces. The scope of the centre’s activities is broad, considering the public policy imperatives, the response of business and the consequences for employees and job-seekers.

We believe that a thorough understanding of the issues is dependent on research that is close to business. Current academic industry partners include Australia Post, Laminex Industries, Qantas, the Australian Catholic University and RACV, and in our consultancy activities we work with many more. We also work closely with a large number of government departments at both state and federal levels, industry groups and groups working to support older people.

Another distinctive feature of our research is its international flavour. We are working with leading research groups in many countries e.g. University of Western Ontario, University of Warwick, University of Cambridge, Finnish Institute of Occupational Health, UNC Chapel Hill, University of Dortmund, Boston College and City University Yokohama. Our research aims to put the issue of workforce ageing in context, considering the range of economic and social forces that affect individuals and organisations.

Our research also extends beyond narrow disciplinary boundaries, drawing upon expertise in the fields of management, applied psychology, sociology, social policy, medicine and occupational health and safety.