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Research Biography
My research focuses on healthy ageing and system integration within primary care. I hold a joint research position with Adelaide Primary Health Network, enabling collaboration on initiatives that support older Australians to live and stay well. I work closely with general practices, health professionals, community and primary care providers, carers, and people with lived experience. I have expertise in implementation science and knowledge translation with my research supporting evidence-based healthy ageing in primary care.
My recent research topics include:
- Early intervention for healthy ageing
- Proactive physical, social and mental interventions for older people
- Ageing well at home
- Improving the wellbeing and quality of life of older people
- Allied health workforce in primary care
- Integration of care to support people's transitions through the health system
- PhD Topic: Managing challenging behaviours after traumatic brain injury in the acute hospital setting
Research interests: supporting health outcomes for adults; healthy ageing; implementation science
Education/Academic qualification
PhD, Managing challenging behaviours after traumatic brain injury in acute hospital settings, Flinders University, College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Award Date: 29 Feb 2024
Master, Occupational Therapy, University of South Australia
Award Date: 30 Jul 2009
External positions
Research project coordinator, Southern Adelaide Local Health Network
2020 → 2023
Occupational Therapist, SA Health
2009 → 2020
Supervision
- Registered
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Barriers and enablers to implementing early intervention initiatives for healthy ageing in Australian primary care: A qualitative study
Block, H., Stevens, A., Exley, H., Winter, A. & George, S., Apr 2026, In: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health. 50, 2, 9 p., 100320.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Barriers and enablers to primary care in Australian residential aged care homes: A scoping review
Johal, J., Block, H., Dymmott , A., Dent, E., Exley, H. & George, S., Jan 2026, In: Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics. 140, 19 p., 106032.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Home Modification Outcomes for Adults Aged 50 Years and Over and Their Relatives: A Scoping Review
Hutchinson, C., Block, H., Dymmott , A., Gough, C., Laver, K., Walker, R., Xiao, L. & George, S., Jul 2026, In: OTJR: Occupational Therapy Journal of Research. 46, 3, p. 539-554 16 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Impact of a Therapeutic Dance Program Compared With Circuit Physiotherapy in Rehabilitation of Older People With Recent Acquired Brain Injury: A Randomized Controlled Feasibility Trial With Embedded Qualitative Assessment
Adey-Wakeling, Z., Block, H., Hutchins, S., Greene, L., van den Berg, M., Stewart, G., Liu, E., Shulver, W., Crotty, M. & Hillier, S., Jun 2026, In: Archives of Rehabilitation Research and Clinical Translation. 8, 2, 11 p., 100587.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Patient Perspectives of Early Interventions for Healthy Ageing in General Practice: A Qualitative Study
Block, H., Lawless, M., Stevens, A., Exley, H. & George, S., Mar 2026, In: Australasian Journal on Ageing. 45, 1, 9 p., e70132.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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EIP3: Early Interventions for Healthy Ageing in Primary Care
George, S. (Chief Investigator (Project Lead)), Block, H. (Chief Investigator), Laver, K. (Chief Investigator) & Milte, R. (Chief Investigator)
17/06/26 → 29/02/28
Project: Research
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Evaluation of Multidisciplinary Team Care Projects in Adelaide PHN Region
George, S. (Chief Investigator (Project Lead)), Block, H. (Chief Investigator) & Rawlings, K. (Chief Investigator)
17/04/26 → 30/06/28
Project: Research
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Co-Designing a tailored Complex Intervention to Implement the CALM intensive care unit guidelines
Adams, A. M. (Chief Investigator (Project Lead)), Lin, F. (Chief Investigator), Waite, C. (Chief Investigator), Dafny, H. (Chief Investigator), McIntyre, J. (Chief Investigator), Bihari, S. (Associate Investigator), De Lyster, K. (Associate Investigator), Jin, X. (Associate Investigator), Bruce, K. (Associate Investigator) & Block, H. (Associate Investigator)
1/03/25 → 28/02/27
Project: Research
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OTA Aged Care Foundational Capabilities
Laver, K. (Chief Investigator (Project Lead)), George, S. (Chief Investigator), Dymmott, A. (Chief Investigator), Dawson, S. (Chief Investigator) & Block, H. (Chief Investigator)
20/11/24 → 21/03/25
Project: Research
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Co-designing an integrated model for coordinated primary care for people with disability and trauma injuries in Adelaide
Block, H. (Chief Investigator (Project Lead)), George, S. (Chief Investigator), Bellon, M. (Chief Investigator), Hunter, S. (Chief Investigator) & Dymmott, A. (Chief Investigator)
24/10/24 → 1/06/26
Project: Research
Prizes
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2025 OTA Research Awards (Research Team)
Laver, K. (Recipient), George, S. (Recipient), Rahja, M. (Recipient), Block, H. (Recipient), Dawson, S. (Recipient) & Dymmott, A. (Recipient), Jun 2025
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