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Experts available over Christmas, summer period

La Trobe University has academic experts available to talk to the media on a range of topics during the Christmas/summer period.

Published: 15 December 2024
  • vic
  • 15 December 2024
  • La Trobe University

This includes Professor Irene Blackberry, an expert on older people, elder abuse and loneliness

Professor Blackberry is the Director of Care Economy Research Institute (CERI) at the John Richards Centre for Rural Ageing Research (Albury-Wodonga-based)
Contact

E: i.blackberry@latrobe.edu.au, M: 0410 626 880

Topics include:

  • Christmas is a time to care about older people who are often alone and struggling financially

  • How to navigate Christmas and care for ageing relatives