Ageing, sensory impairment, intellectual or functional disability indeed any deviation from the ‘norm’ can result in individuals being excluded from their human right to social participation. La Trobe University has recognised research strengths in ageing, hearing and sight impairment; intellectual disability and human rights and this Institute will support cooperation and consolidation of effort and output. ISP will enable interdisciplinary research and make a significant contribution to knowledge, policy and practice in maximising social participation for individuals and groups who are at risk of social exclusion. It will also further enable national and international collaborations/affiliations in the area of social participation.
Centres initially affiliated with the Institute of Social Participation are: the John Richards Initiative, the Lincoln Centre for Research on Ageing, La Trobe Life Skills, The Australian Centre for Evidence Based Aged Care and The Unit for Studies in Biography and Autobiography.
