Strengthening professional collaboration in dementia caregiver education and research via the provision and evaluation of the iSupport program in Australia and Greater China

Collaborating Organisation

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• Flinders University 
• Kiang Wu Nursing College of Macau  Research Organization
• National Ageing Research Institute  Research Organization
• Peking University  Research Organization
• Taipei Medical University  Research Organization
• The Chinese University of Hong Kong  Research Organization
• University Of Wollongong  Research Organization
• University of New South Wales  Research Organization
• Xi'an Jiaotong University  Research Organization

Scheme

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• National Foundation for Australia-China Relations Competitive Grants

Abstract

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• The project will be implemented in Australia and Greater China including Mainland China (Beijing and Xian¿), Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau. The main objectives of this project are to:1.strengthen professional collaboration in the provision and evaluation of the Chinese iSupport program in Australia, Mainland China (Beijing and Xian¿), Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau.2.enhance understanding and exchange of Chinese carers¿ experiences in the program in these regions. 3.showcase Australia¿s excellence in dementia care policies, standards, and care services.4.use the Chinese iSupport as an opportunity to engage Australia¿s diverse communities in developing multilingual iSupport programs.5.showcase innovation via online education and virtual carer support groups in responding to COVID-19 outbreaks.

Research Areas

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• 1701 - PSYCHOLOGY

Awarded By

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• Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) 

Contributor

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• Chang, Hui Chen - Chief Investigator

Geographic Focus

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• Australia 
• China 

Geographic Focus

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• Australia  Country
• China  Country

Local Award Id

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• 134124