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Biography
Professor Gibson is a Distinguished Professor (Health and Ageing) at the University of Canberra. She has held senior appointments in both the university and public service sectors. Her strong interest in the policy/research interface has characterised her work across the sectors of health, ageing, gender and social policy. Previously the inaugural Dean of Health at the University of Canberra, she oversaw the addition of seven new disciplines, built a vibrant research culture and won over $40 million of capital funding relating to innovative clinical training projects and partnerships. She was the academic lead on the development of the University’s innovative Health Precinct from its inception in 2012 until 2017. Professor Gibson is a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences.
Research Interests
Professor Gibson is nationally and internationally recognised for her research on ageing and aged care. Her currrent work research focus is on the oldest old, rights and older persons, and aged care policy.
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Residential Aged Care Telehealth Program (PAC103)
FARNBACH, S. (CI), BAIL, K. (CoI), GIBSON, D. (CoI), LAMBERT, K. (CoI), HIGGINS, O. (CoI) & Stacey, E. (CoI)
22/06/26 → 31/10/27
Project: Research
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Implementation of multimodal post-diagnostic allied health programs for people living with dementia
D'CUNHA, N. (CI), Longley, W. (CoI), GIBSON, D. (CoI), BAIL, K. (CoI), ISBEL, S. (CoI), CHELBERG, G. (CoI), PASHLEY, A. (CoI), Montgomery, A. (CoI) & MARRIOTT-STATHAM, K. (CoI)
1/09/25 → 31/08/26
Project: Other
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An evaluation of a small scale model of care for people living in residential aged care
ISBEL, S. (CI), GIBSON, D. (CoI), D'CUNHA, N. (CoI), BAIL, K. (CoI), CHELBERG, G. (CoI), Lewis , R. (CoI), PASHLEY, A. (CoI), Wise, G. (CoI) & Paterson-Finlay, E. (CoI)
7/05/25 → 31/12/26
Project: Research
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CPOP2: Clinical Placements with Older People 2025-2027
BAIL, K. (CI), GIBSON, D. (CoI), Weller-Newton, J. (CoI), SMYTH, A. (CoI) & HIND, H. (CoI)
1/01/25 → 30/06/27
Project: Other
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Enhancing allied health services for people with dementia in residential aged care: an integrated, transdisciplinary model
ISBEL, S. (CI), D'CUNHA, N. (CoI), GIBSON, D. (CoI), Dawda, P. (CoI), KOSARI, S. (CoI), PEARCE, C. (CoI), Fearon, A. (CoI), SABETI, F. (CoI), Hewitt, J. (CoI), KELLETT, J. (CoI), DAVEY, R. (CoI), LINCOLN, M. (CoI), NAUNTON, M. (CoI) & SOUTHWOOD, H. (CoI)
1/07/23 → 30/06/27
Project: Research
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A Rapid Review of Service Configurations and Models of Care for People With Young Onset Dementia
Mulhall, S., GIBSON, D., Cations, M., Loi, S., ISBEL, S., Northey, J., BAIL, K. & D'Cunha, N. M., 22 Jun 2026, In: Health and Social Care in the Community. 2026, 1, p. 1-25 25 p., 5657771.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Implementation and outcomes of a novel occupational therapy service in a nursing home
ISBEL, S., Bobinskas, B., PASHLEY, A., Holloway, H., PEARCE, C., GIBSON, D., D'Cunha, N. M. & BAIL, K., 2026, In: Australian Occupational Therapy Journal. 73, 3, p. 1-11 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Improving Access to Cognitive Interventions for People With Dementia in Australian Community-Based Settings
Mulhall, S., GIBSON, D., Longley, W. & D'Cunha, N. M., Mar 2026, In: Australasian Journal on Ageing. 45, 1, p. 1-9 9 p., e70140.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The Burden of Responsibility: Exploring the Social and Emotional Challenges Faced by Informal Caregivers of People With Heart Failure in Australia
Carleton-Eagleton, K., Semple, S., Walker, I., Gibson, D. & Freene, N., 2026, In: Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing. p. 1-7 7 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A Digital Alert Feedback System (Aged Care Electronic Dashboard Information Tool, ACED-IT) to Enhance Quality Nursing Care: Participatory Action Research
Bail, K., Fernandes Barreto De Mendonca, J., Hants, L., Isbel, S., D'Cunha, N. M., Sheldon-Stemm, M., Elks, M., McGuirk, D., Roussos, J., Yu, P., Redley, B. & Gibson, D., 2025, In: Journal of Clinical Nursing. p. 1-27 27 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Prizes
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Dementia Advocates Award
D'Cunha, N. (Recipient), Gibson, D. (Recipient), Isbel, S. (Recipient), Bail, K. (Recipient), Naumovski, N. (Recipient), Kellett, J. (Recipient) & Fearon, A. (Recipient), 24 Jun 2022
Prize
Press/Media
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Findings in Science Reported from University of Canberra (Implementation and outcomes of a novel occupational therapy service in a nursing home)
GIBSON, D., ISBEL, S., BAIL, K., D'Cunha, N. M., PEARCE, C. & PASHLEY, A.
7/05/26
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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Researchers at Health Research Institute Release New Data on Heart Failure (The Burden of Responsibility: Exploring the Social and Emotional Challenges Faced by Informal Caregivers of People With Heart Failure in Australia)
FREENE, N., GIBSON, D. & SEMPLE, S.
5/03/26
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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Reports Outline Dementia Study Findings from University of Canberra (Improving Access to Cognitive Interventions for People With Dementia in Australian Community-Based Settings)
27/02/26
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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Reports from University of Canberra Add New Data to Findings in Dementia (Nurse or Allied Health-led Models of Transitional Dementia Care In Australia: a Scoping Review)
GIBSON, D., ISBEL, S., BAIL, K., D'Cunha, N. M. & Smyth, A.
17/10/25
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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New Dementia Study Results from University of Canberra Described (Changing patterns of referrals in response to a multicomponent rehabilitation program for people with dementia and their care partners)
GIBSON, D., ISBEL, S., BAIL, K., D'Cunha, N. M. & Chelberg, G. R.
7/10/25
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment