The UNSW Centre for Population Ageing Research (CEPAR), based at the University of New South Wales and led by Scientia Professor John Piggott, is an innovative partnership between academia, government and industry. With a commitment to advancing multidisciplinary research on population ageing, CEPAR has established itself as a leader in research designed to provide an evidence base to inform policy formulation related to demographic change, and related product development and community awareness.

Research

Research Stream 1

Economy wide modelling of retirement and later life social protection policies

Program lead: Alan Woodland (School of Economics, UNSW Sydney)

Research Stream 2

Household decision-making, especially health and finances, for and in old age

Program lead: Hazel Bateman (School of Risk and Actuarial Studies, UNSW Sydney)

Research Stream 3

Modelling and managing mortality, morbidity, and aged care risks in retirement

Program lead: Michael Sherris (School of Risk and Actuarial Studies, UNSW Sydney)

Research Stream 4

Australia’s engagement with emerging Asia & Pacific economies: Responding to the impact of regional ageing

Program lead: Philip O’Keefe (School of Economics, UNSW Sydney)

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