Dr ELIZABETH BROOKE

Director of Research, Australian Partnership for Business Work and Ageing
PhD(Social Gerontology) (LaT), MA(Ind Sociology) (Melb), BA(Hons)(PolSc) (Melb)

Ph +61 3 9214 5949
Fax +61 3 9214 5040
Room 603, Level 6, 60 William St
lbrooke@swin.edu.au

Dr Libby Brooke is involved in researching the effects of the ageing global population on workforce demographics, policies and practices. Dr Brooke's research expertise has led to her participation in international projects, which bring together researchers in the field of ageing and workforce policy in North America and the European Union. Dr Brooke is currently undertaking an international research project with Canadian, United States and European partners.

Within Australia, Dr Brooke has conducted research into age discrimination for the Equal Opportunity Commissions of Victoria, South Australia and Western Australia, published as Age Limits: Age related discrimination in employment affecting workers over 45. In collaboration with BWA, Dr Brooke has conducted organisational case studies within four Australian companies; Coles Myer Logistics, DMS Glass, RACV Club and Australia Post to identify and implement strategies to maximise the benefits of an ageing workforce.

Through her research report, The Human Resource Costs and Benefits of Maintaining an Age-balanced Workforce, Dr Brooke successfully contested the myth that older workers represent an increased cost in human resources. Dr Brooke has a strong interest in developing applied research, which informs practical interventions and activates further opportunities for utilising the older workforce.