The research findings provide an insight into the professional relationship between education and health professionals in the presence of minimal collaboration. The participants in this study described the occupational therapy reports as useful but they all wanted a higher level of interaction with therapists. The participants also gave suggestions for improving the current procedure to increase collaboration between health and education professionals. Such improvements could enhance educational outcomes for South Australian children with a disability.
Objective: A small exploratory qualitative study investigated key political activists' predictions regarding the process by which gay and lesbian older people will be included in aged care policies in the future in Australia.Method: In‐depth semi‐structured interviews were conducted with six activists in aged care and human rights.Results: Findings are discussed in relation to three broad themes: barriers to change; who should do what?; and strategies for success.Conclusions: The study points to predictions about gay and lesbian aged policy which warrant further attention. It identifies a need for further research which investigates aspects of the findings, particularly the collaborative process between gerontologists and gay and lesbian activists. Such a process may lead to policies which emphasise social justice and the recognition of diversity in gerontology.
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