Inclusive Workforce Engagement and Transitions Subject Matter Expert

Associate Professor Katrina Radford has authored more than 50 publications, and is a board member of the Australian Association of Gerontology. She also serves on the advisory board of the Australian Institute of Intergenerational Practice.

Dr Radford brings extensive experience in Australia’s disability and ageing sectors, having worked as a behavioural therapist for autistic children, and within the strategy unit of a large aged care organisation, prior to becoming an academic.

As a researcher, Dr Radford is particularly focussed on creating and planning for inclusive workplaces, building the systems and programs that provide quality care for an ageing population, and improving the recruitment, retention, and support of employees in the aged care sector.

Her expertise also extends to trialling new, innovative systems that address ageing and ageism, including workforce trials to re-engage the older population.