About Us

The University of Queensland and Blue Care have forged a formal academic link and developed The University of Queensland/Blue Care Research Practice Development Centre (RPDC). This is a significant collaborative initiative that strengthens academic/industry partnerships and provides mutual benefit to both organisations. The objectives of the RPDC are to:

1. Identify new models of service in response to changing community and client requirements with respect to aged care.
2. Develop evidence that will inform policy in relation to aged care, including aged care provision, cost effectiveness and outcome evaluation. 
3. Develop and support implementation of innovative staff development and consumer education programs.
4. Investigate specific aged care practices. 
5. Disseminate outcomes and results within Blue Care, other service providers, product manufacturers, policy makers, funding bodies and other consumers both nationally and internationally.

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