The University of New South Wales
Faculty Member, Faculty of Built Environment
Associate Professor
Centre for Health Assets Australiasia (CHAA)
Thesis Title: Computational case-based redesign for people with ability impairment
About
Dr Bridge has a significant National and International reputation in the area of enabling environments, as evidenced by invited participation in: International Design Awards as a judge; International forums and publications; Commonwealth Governments Building for the Future Consumer information committee; National and State based Home and Community Care planning; and the NSW Premiers 2030 Roundtable on Ageing as one of Australia’s eminent experts on housing solutions for older people. In 2006 the Home Modification Information Clearinghouse Project was nominated for the NSW Premiers Public Service Award. Her housing research portfolio includes: research on housing and care; housing and health; older people and sustainability; accessibility of the built environment and extensive research on home modification interventions. In 2006, Dr Bridge was awarded a plaque by the Sri Lankan Urban Development Authority for her input regarding the creation of a non-handicapping environment in the National rebuilding initiatives undertaken following on from the Tsumani of 2004. Dr Bridge directs the Home Modification Information Clearinghouse (HMinfo) Project. HMinfo is a recurrent research consultancy project funded by the Home and Community Care Program (60% Commonwealth and 40% State based) and was established to develop and disseminate an evidence base for Home Modification Interventions in Australia.
Contact Information
Faculty of the Built Environment,
Red Centre Building
West Wing
Kensington campus
Sydney NSW 2052
+612 93855357
+61 416004033
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