Rehabilitation, Aging and Independent Living
The Monash Rehabilitation, Ageing and Independent Living (RAIL) Research Centre is transforming approaches to health, aged care, disability and support service delivery. Through our research and partnerships, we are delivering community impact by creating efficient support models, capable of serving people with complex health conditions, and improving how people live with greater independence and quality of life across the lifespan.
 | Dr Aislinn Lalor is a Senior Research Fellow and the Ageing Stream Lead of the Rehabilitation, Ageing and Independent Living Research Centre. Aislinn's research is predominantly focused towards adults and older adults and healthy ageing, with additional interest in sleep, disability, carers / caregivers / care-partners and the impact dogs can have on the health and wellbeing of people's lives. Dr Lalor currently collaborates with MARC researchers on projects such as |
 | Professor Keith Hill was the inaugural Director of the Rehabilitation, Ageing and Independent Living (RAIL) Research Centre at Monash University from July 2019 - Feb 2024, and is now the Ageing Stream Lead for the RAIL Research Centre. Prof Hill is a physiotherapist and senior researcher with an extensive track record across community, hospital and residential care settings. Keith’s main research has focused on falls prevention, exercise, healthy ageing, and rehabilitation. Prof Hill currently collaborates with MARC researchers on projects such as |
 | Dr Debra Mitchell is a researcher with experience in clinical practice, clinical leadership and academia. As a physiotherapist, she worked clinically in public health in Australia and the UK in both hospital and community settings. Dr Mitcheel currently collaborates with MARC researchers on projects such as A new approach to disinvestment: Application to falls prevention mobilisation alarms |