< Back CEPAR Industry Report 2025/1: Leading for Age Diversity: Evaluation of the Ascent Leadership Program Read the report About the report This report presents the findings from the evaluation of the ‘Ascent’ Leadership Program that was designed and delivered by the CEPAR research team with the aim of developing and empowering leaders to manage the challenges and opportunities associated with an ageing and more age-diverse workforce by applying the Include, Individualise and Integrate (“3I”) strategies and behaviours. Zoszak, L., Zellman, E., Andrei, D. M., & Parker, S. K. Leading for Age Diversity: Evaluation of the Ascent Leadership Program. A report by the Centre of Excellence in Population Ageing Research. January 2025. https://cepar.edu.au/sites/default/files/Leading-Age-Diversity-Evaluation-Ascent-Leadership-Program.pdf Citation: Previous Next

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< Back How to Lead Flexible Work: A Guide to Successful Policy and Practice for Managers Read the report About the report This guide provides evidence-based recommendations on how to effectively lead and manage flexible working to optimise the well-being and productivity of employees. Neumeier, L. M., Parker, S. K., Jorritsma, K., & Knight, C. (2020). How to Lead Flexible Work: A Guide to Successful Policy and Practice for Managers. Commissioned Guide prepared for Western Australian State Government Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation. Future of Work Institute, Curtin University. Citation: Previous Next

< Back Maximising Potential: Findings from the Mature Workers in Australia Survey (MWOS) Report Read the report About the report The survey focused on perception of organizational practices that can support mature workers, as well as the lived experience of mature workers. Andrei, D. M., Parker, S. K., Constantin, A., Baird, M., Iles, L., Petery, G., Zoszak, L., Williams, A., & Chen, S. (2019). Maximising potential: Findings from the Mature Workers in Organisations Survey (MWOS). Centre for Excellence in Population Ageing Research (CEPAR). http://cepar.edu.au/sites/default/files/Findings-from-Mature-Workers-in-Organisations-Survey-Dec-2019.pdf Citation: Previous Next

Undiagnosed Diseases Program Project members Project lead Professor Sharon Parker Project lead Florian Klonek Project lead Georgia Hay Overview We have partnered with Genetic Services WA and the Office of Population Health Genomics (OPHG) to study the Western Australian Undiagnosed Diseases Program (UDP-WA), an interdisciplinary ‘expert panel’ which reviews the cases of chronically undiagnosed patients. The aim The current project is to understand the cognitive, motivational, and social-psychological factors that contribute to or inhibit the success and sustainability of the program. Data collection is ongoing and includes interviews with the UDP-WA expert clinicians, short written surveys, and systematic observation of the monthly expert panel meetings. With the final goal being to develop a evidence-based recommendations on how to further enhance and sustain the success of the UDP-WA, specifically by improving clinician engagement and communication in the expert panel meetings. These recommendations will be developed in consultation with the OPHG and UDP-WA management team, and will include follow-up evaluations. Industry outcomes Building a fit-for-purpose framework The proposed immediate outcome of the project is a comprehensive, multi-level framework of the UDP-WA that describes the factors that contribute to the current program’s success. Communication of our findings Dissemination of these findings will provide significant support for the further globalisation and sustainability of UDPs internationally.

< Back Partnering for Success: A Guide to Enhancing Ambulance Crew Mentorship Read the report About the report This toolkit provides guidance to APs (mentors) and PIs (mentees; including Ambulance Officers (AOs) and Medics) on how to foster an effective and mutually beneficial informal mentoring relationship from the outset of working together to support the mental wellbeing of St John WA Ambulance crews. Hosszu, K., Gunson, H., Boeing, A., Chi, J., & Jorritsma, K. (2024). Partnering for Success: A Guide to Enhancing Ambulance Crew Mentorship. Toolkit by the Future of Work Institute, Curtin University funded by the Mental Health Commission of Western Australia. Citation: Previous Next

< Back Wellbeing on Station: A Toolkit for Firefighters and Station Officers Read the report About the report This toolkit provides guidance on how to ask for, and give peer support on station that can help people in times of difficulty (care conversations), can help them develop professional mastery (learning conversations), and can help them continue to grow (career conversations). Boeing, A., Gunson, H., Hosszu, K., Chi, J., & Jorritsma, K. (2024). Wellbeing on Station: A Toolkit for Firefighters and Station Officers. Toolkit by the Future of Work Institute, Curtin University funded by the Mental Health Commission of Western Australia. Citation: Previous Next

The Ageing Workforce Maximising the Productivity, Health and Well-Being of Mature Workers Project members Project lead Professor Sharon Parker Project lead Daniela Andrei Project lead Gigi Petery Project member Gina Chatelier Project member Jane Chong Project member Professor John Cordery Project member Christine Soo About the project We can't ignore that the workforce is ageing. With increasing life expectancy and changing welfare policies, many mature workers will have both the capacity and demand to work until until they are older. The health of our nation will be served through creating work that preserves the wellbeing and social, psychological, and mental capital of older workers. Our reserach, part of the ARC Centre of Excellence for Population Ageing Research (CEPAR), addresses these crucial challenges of work and ageing. Read more visit the CEPAR website Key Research Goals The aim of this research is to identify work designs and practices to attract and retain mature workers, thus enhancing their performance and wellbeing, and improving productivity within organisations and society more broadly. Specifically, there are three research questions addressed: 1. What are the factors that promote successful ageing in the workplace? 2. How can we promote successful teams, organisations, and societies by facilitating mature workforce participation? 3. How can organisations facilitate the optimal balancing of work and care responsibilities for mature employees? The outcomes of this research will inform best practice, organisational policies and implementation to enable older workers to participate longer in paid work while balancing this with their external care demands.

< Back Support Your Volunteers: Volunteer Leader Toolkit Read the report About the report The resource kit comprises three modules full of evidence-based, interactive and engaging videos, documents and activities that were developed in partnership with emergency service volunteers and their leaders. Support Your Volunteers: Volunteer Leader ToolkitNatural Hazards Research Australia Citation: Previous Next

< Back How to make my Flexible Work SMART: A Guide for Workers Read the report About the report This guide provides practical, evidence-based strategies on how the worker can optimise their performance and well-being when working flexibly. Parker, K., Parker, S. K., & Jorritsma, K. (2020). How to Make My Flexible Work SMART. Commissioned Guide prepared for Western Australian State Government Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation. Future of Work Institute, Curtin University. Citation: Previous Next

< Back How Digital Collaboration is shaping the future of Healthcare and Education Read the report About the report This white paper aims to explore opportunities, challenges and best practices for scaling and promotion of collaborative technology to enhance future work in the areas of healthcare and higher education? Sheng, Z., Li, K., Griffin, M.A., van Vulpen, E., & Desai, A. (2021). How Digital Collaboration is shaping the future of Healthcare and Education. Future of Work Institute, Curtin University, La Trobe University, National Industry Innovation Network (NIIN) Research White Paper. https://www.cisco.com/c/dam/global/en_au/solutions/industries/resources/healthcare/niin-research-whitepaper_how-digital-collaboration-is-shaping-the-future-of-healthcare-and-education.pdf Citation: Previous Next

< Back Does the evidence and theory support the good work design principles? An Educational Resource Read the report About the report The current paper analyses work design evidence and theory linked to the principles. Although it acknowledges physical, biomechanical, and cognitive work characteristics described in the handbook, this paper focuses on psychosocial work characteristics such as autonomy, support, variety, and a moderate level of demands. Parker, S. K. Does the evidence and theory support the good work design principles? An Educational Resource. SafeWork Australia, ISBN 978-1-76028-435-0. https://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/system/files/documents/1702/does-the-evidence-theory-support-good-work-design-principles.pdf Citation: Previous Next