An EconoTimes perspective

Ralph Hampson

Senior Lecturer, Health and Ageing, University of Melbourne

Senior Lecturer, Health and Ageing, University of Melbourne With more than 30 years’ experience in the health and community services sector, I am experienced in strategic planning, policy development and service evaluation. Over the last decade I have specialised in aged care, completing a PhD in the field in 2009. My work in the field has been published in journals, newsletters and industry magazines. I am currently employed part time at the University of Melbourne, where I am subject co-ordinator of the Master of Ageing degree that commenced in July 2015. I have also been invited to speak about my work on radio, and have presented at local, national and international conferences. In 2013 I joined the board of St Mary’s House of Welcome and I am also a member of the Executive Committee (VIC) of the Australian Association of Gerontology. Mentoring, clinical supervision, teaching, research and submission writing are also key skills. I have worked with government organisations, hospitals, member based associations, mental health services, child welfare, disability, aged care and not-for-profit organisations. I have also taught at The MONASH University in research, social policy, health and ageing.