Who is involved
Partners and Supporters
The 45 and Up Study is managed by the Sax Institute in partnership with Cancer Council NSW, the Heart Foundation (NSW Division), beyondblue:the national depression initiative, NSW Health, Ageing, Disability and Home Care, Department of Human Services NSW and UnitingCare Ageing. The partners bring to the Study a wealth of understanding of critical issues that impact on healthy ageing.
Cancer Council NSW
The Cancer Council NSW provides a range of information and support services for people with cancer, their families, carers and friends. The Cancer Council Helpline (13 11 20), an information service staffed by oncology health professionals, offers people access to telephone support groups, peer-to-peer support and the Cancer Council Library.
The Helpline also provides printed and online information about cancer, and can put you in touch with local practical support options such as community transport and accommodation. The Cancer Council also runs an education program, ‘Understanding Cancer’ with local community organisations throughout NSW.
The 45 and Up Study will provide a powerful resource for many of the Cancer Council’s services – providing more information about the causes of cancer and factors that increase an individual’s risk, as well as effective treatment options.
For more information on The Cancer Council NSW and its services, please contact The Cancer Helpline on 13 11 20 or visit www.cancercouncil.com.au
The Heart Foundation (NSW Division)
The Heart Foundation's mission is to reduce suffering and death from heart, stroke and blood vessel disease. We have championed the hearts of Australians for five decades by funding world class.
While our work has helped to reduce the number of deaths, cardiovascular disease remains one of Australia's most devastating health problems, claiming a life every 10 minutes – currently 36% of all deaths. It also adversely affects the quality of life of one in six Australians - an astounding
3.5 million people.
As a Foundation member of the 45 and Up study we greatly value the study’s focus on investigating the factors that contribute to good health as well as poor health, and
the impact of proximity to health services.
For additional information about the Heart Foundation or any of its programs please call 1300 36 27 87 or visit www.heartfoundation.org.au
beyondblue: the national depression initiative
beyondblue’s key goals are to raise awareness of depression, reduce the stigma associated with the illness and encourage people to seek help. beyondblue also conducts research, works with GPs
and primary care providers and involves people with depression and their carers. beyondblue provides information about the signs and symptoms of depression and anxiety, effective treatments and
where to get help.
beyondblue is interested in ensuring that the 45 and Up Study has a focus on depression and anxiety in a range of contexts. This includes better understanding of how depression and anxiety impacts on health, lifestyle and across the lifespan.
For more information visit the beyondblue website at www.beyondblue.org.au or phone the beyondblue information line 1300 224 636 (local call cost).
NSW Health
The NSW Department of Health is committed to improving the health of the NSW population by focusing on people living healthier lifestyles and avoiding ill health, rather than treating symptoms as
they occur.
To help The NSW Department of Health plan and implement the best available programs to achieve its goals the 45 and Up Study will increasingly provide important evidence on what
contributes to healthy ageing. NSW Health would like to thank participants for their contribution so far and into the future.
For more information on NSW Health and its services, please call 02 9391 9000 or visit www.health.nsw.gov.au
Ageing, Disability and Home Care, Department of Human Services NSW
Ageing, Disability and Home Care, Department of Human Services NSW (ADHC) provides services statewide to older people, people with a disability and their carers to ensure they are valued, lead independent lives and have the opportunity to participate fully in their communities. ADHC’s work supports people to remain in their own homes and prevent premature or inappropriate admission to residential aged care. ADHC also provides early intervention programs for children and young people, accommodation in group homes and residential centres, programs that develop independent living skills and respite services.
Information from the 45 and Up Study will assist ADHC to plan its services, particularly in understanding the needs of people with a disability as they age and the needs of their carers.
For more information phone 13 12 44 or visit www.dadhc.nsw.gov.au
UnitingCare Ageing
UnitingCare Ageing is the largest provider of aged care services in NSW and the ACT, caring for more than 14,000 people every day with 6,500 staff and 2,000 volunteers.
Through a range of accommodation services, including high care, residential care, retirement living, community care, day centres, private nursing services and respite care, UnitingCare Ageing seeks to provide positive lifestyle choices for older people that result in enriching and fulfilling lives.
UnitingCare Ageing continually strives to develop services by seeking knowledge, responding to and meeting community expectations and by developing innovative approaches that will provide the best possible care for the people they serve.
As the newest partner in the 45 and Up Study, UnitingCare Ageing will use the in-depth qualitative and quantitative knowledge made possible through the 45 and Up Study to make informed decisions about the nature and delivery of aged care services now and into the future.
For more information on UntingCare Ageing and its services please call 02 8267 4372 or visit www.unitingcareageing.nsw.uca.org.au
The Study is also supported by the Macquarie Group Foundation, Freehills, and the Baxter Charitable Foundation and Alma Hazel Eddy Trust (both managed by Perpetual Ltd) and Trust.
The MBF Foundation has also agreed to fund a three-year ‘Policy in Action Roundtable’ project. The MBF Foundation Policy in Action Roundtable will bring together senior policymakers from government and non-government organisations so that results from the Study can translate quickly into action to improve health services for older people in Australia.