Personal profile
Biography
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 a senior researcher in the Ageing Stream of the RAIL Research Centre. Prior to this he was Head of the School of Physiotherapy and Exercise Science at Curtin Universityfor 6.5 years, and Deputy Pro Vice Chancellor of the Faculty of Health Sciences at Curtin for 1 year. He is a physiotherapist and senior researcher, with particular expertise in falls prevention, exercise for older people, ageing well and rehabilitation.
Across his research career, Keith has been a Chief Investigator on 131 research grants totalling $54.3million (30 grants totalling $22.1million in past 5 years), has 450 peer reviewed publications (121 in past 5 years), and has supervised 31 PhD students to completion. He currently supervises 5 PhD students (3 international) and 1 MPhil student (international).
Current and recent projects include:
- Who carers for the carer: Co-design of a novel service to support the health and wellbeing of older carers of older people (Funder: Commonwealth Government of Australia through the Community Health and Hospitals Program Grant Scheme )
- Empowering patients to increase the dosage of in-patient rehabilitation: My Therapy (Funder: NHMRC Partnership grant)
- Improving physical activity through a shared decision making approach for people living with mild dementia (Funder: Commonwealth Government of Australia through the Community Health and Hospitals Program Grant Scheme)
- Is there a role for gait aids to improve stability and reduce falls risk for older people with dementia (Funder: Dementia Australia)
- Multi-centre randomised controlled trial: Caregiver, patient and system outcomes from a program supporting informal caregivers of older people discharged home from hospital (Funder: NHMRC Project grant).
- Risk assessment for moving individuals safely (RAISE) - Optimising staff and patient safety (Funder: NHMRC Partnership granst)
- Exploration of barriers and enablers to participation in a falls prevention program for high risk community dwelling older adults, and development of a model of care (Funder: Monash Health)
- Impact of successful ageing education on promoting health in Western Australia (Funder: Healthway)
Education/Academic qualification
PhD, Balance Studies in Older People, University of Melbourne
Award Date: 31 Jul 1998
Grad Dip Physio (Neurology), La Trobe University
Award Date: 31 Dec 1987
BAppSc(Physio), Lincoln Institute of Health Sciences
1 Mar 1976 → 30 Aug 1980
Award Date: 30 Aug 1980
External positions
Chair - Strategic Research Grant Committee, Australian Association of Gerontology Limited
2020 → 2025
Board Member, Australian Association of Gerontology Limited
2017 → 2019
Chair, Rehabilitation, Ageing and Independent Living Research Centre
2013 → 2017
Research area keywords
- Falls prevention
- Exercise
- Ageing
- Rehabilitation
- carer health and wellbeing
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions -
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Risk Assessment for moving Individuals SafEly (RAISE) - optimising staff and patient safety
Brusco, N. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Taylor, N. F. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Rawson, H. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Kugler, H. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Collie, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Ekegren, C. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Hill, K. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Haines, T. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Kasza, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Crabtree, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Morrison, B. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Chu, E. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Mitchell, M. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Levinger, P. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Radia-George, C. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Graven, C. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Abdelmotaleb, R. (Associate Investigator (AI)) & Bould, E. (Associate Investigator (AI))
1/10/25 → 30/09/29
Project: Research
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Expanding the Amplifon Foundation "Ciao Program" to Australian residential aged care facilities
Lalor, A. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Guerbaai, R.-A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Haines, T. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Dooley, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Pu, D. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Long, K. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Srikanth, V. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Hill, K. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Rawson, H. (Chief Investigator (CI))
1/10/24 → 31/03/26
Project: Research
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Use and effectiveness of assistive technology for older Australians within the National GEAT
Layton, N. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Hill, K. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Callaway, L. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Brusco, N. (Chief Investigator (CI))
Department of Health, Disability and Ageing (Australia)
1/07/23 → 15/05/26
Project: Research
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ARC Training Centre for Optimal Ageing
Lim, Y. Y. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Kulic, D. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Grundy, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Batstone, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Olivier, P. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Wilson Rajaratnam, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Cornish, K. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Anderson, C. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Klein, B. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Browning, C. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Pase, M. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Abdi, E. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Robinson, N. (Chief Investigator (CI)), McNaney, R. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Srikanth, V. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Hill, K. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Flynn, D. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Callisaya, M. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Brusco, N. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Carreno-Medrano, P. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Cronin, J. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Fripp, J. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Kothari, N. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Toms, M. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Neilson, P. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Orelowitz, J. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Udagedara, I. B. (Partner Investigator (PI)), De Chaumont Rambert, C. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Haddock, R. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Pitt, A. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Pearman, A. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Lethlean, G. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Skye, S. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Cai, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Ayton, D. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Jackson, M. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Little, K. (Project Manager), Cook, A. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Foley, M. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Foley, B. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Varma, P. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Turner, A. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Manifold, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & McNaney, R. (Chief Investigator (CI))
ARC - Australian Research Council, Flagstaff Group Limited, Future Wellness Group Holdings Pty Ltd, Aunty Grace Pty Ltd, Andromeda Robotics Holdings Pty Ltd
25/05/23 → 25/05/28
Project: Research
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Improving support for culturally and linguistically diverse carers during transition of older adults from hospital to community
Allen, J. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Hutchinson, A. M. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Livingston, P. M. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Lobchuk, M. M. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Antoniades, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Brand, G. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Crawford, K. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Heiss, L. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Hewitt, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Hill, K. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Lalor, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Ling, D. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Rawson, H. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Thomacos, N. (Chief Investigator (CI))
3/10/22 → 31/07/27
Project: Research
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A core capability framework for physiotherapists to deliver quality care when working with people living with dementia and their families/caregivers: an international modified e-Delphi study
Taylor, M. E., Sverdrup, K., Ries, J., Rosendahl, E., Tangen, G. G., Telenius, E., Lawler, K., Hill, K., Toots, A., Hobbelen, H., Dal Bello-Haas, V., Hall, A., Hunter, S. W., Goodwin, V. A., Whitney, J. & Callisaya, M. L., Mar 2025, In: Physiotherapy. 126, 15 p., 101411.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open Access1 Citation (Scopus) -
A review of international clinical guidelines that inform the use of assistive technology to support adults living with progressive or complex conditions
Callaway, L., Bragge, P., Cong-Lem, N., Delafosse, V., Lennox, A., Hill, K. & Layton, N., 2025, In: Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology. 20, 5, p. 1247–1256 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review Article › Research › peer-review
Open Access1 Citation (Scopus) -
A self-management program increases the dosage of inpatient rehabilitation by 26 minutes per day: a process evaluation
Whittaker, S. L. (Leading Author), Brusco, N. K., Hill, K. D., Ekegren, C. L. & Taylor, N. F., 2025, In: Disability and Rehabilitation. 47, 2, p. 425-434 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open Access3 Citations (Scopus) -
A study protocol for a pragmatic pre-post trial to determine the feasibility and effectiveness of a novel co-designed service to support health and wellbeing of older carers of older people
Lalor, A. (Leading Author), Slatyer, S., Burton, E., Bryant, C., Oliveira, D., Khushu, A., Brusco, N., Layton, N., Lee, D. C. A., Cash, B., Allen, J., Licciardi, L. & Hill, K. D., Jun 2025, In: PLoS ONE. 20, 6, 18 p., e0326363.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Other › peer-review
Open Access -
Co-Designing Storyboards for Multimedia Resources With Informal Carers to Support Hospital-to-Home Transitions for Older Adults From Culturally Diverse Backgrounds
Allen, J., Zhong, Y., Antoniades, J., Brand, G., Heiss, L., Hewitt, A., Hill, K., Hutchinson, A. M., Lalor, A., Ling, D., Livingston, P., Lobchuk, M., Rawson, H., Thomacos, N. & Crawford, K., 2025, (Accepted/In press) In: Journal of Advanced Nursing. 19 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Prizes
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(Nominated) Vice-Chancellor's Excellence Awards for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, 2024
Kent, K. (Recipient), Colemane, K. (Recipient), Browne, N. (Recipient), Burke, G. (Recipient), Adams, M. (Recipient), Alfrey, L. (Recipient), Lalor, A. (Recipient) & Hill, K. (Recipient), 2024
Prize: Other distinction
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Australian Physiotherapy Association WA Presidents Award for Contribution to the Profession
Hill, K. (Recipient), 2018
Prize: Other distinction
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Chairman’s Award from the Asia Oceania Region of the International Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics
Hill, K. (Recipient), 2019
Prize: National/international honour
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Curtin University Faculty of Health Sciences Researcher of the Year
Hill, K. (Recipient), 2013
Prize: Other distinction
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Dean's Award for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, 2024
Burke, G. (Recipient), Adams, M. (Recipient), Alfrey, L. (Recipient), Lalor, A. (Recipient), Hill, K. (Recipient), Kent, K. (Recipient), Colemane, K. (Recipient), Browne, N. (Recipient) & Pettengell, P. (Recipient), 15 Jun 2024
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Activities
- 8 Contribution to conference
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Australian Institute for Intergenerational Practice Annual Conference 2025
Burke, G. (Invited speaker) & Hill, K. (Invited speaker)
21 Feb 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to conference
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Fostering Creative Health
Burke, G. (Speaker), Browne, N. (Speaker), Lalor, A. (Speaker), Kent, K. (Speaker), Colemane, K. (Speaker), Alfrey, L. (Speaker), Adams, M. (Speaker) & Hill, K. (Speaker)
19 Apr 2024 → 20 Apr 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to conference
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Australian Association of Gerontology (AAG) Conference 2023
Hill, K. (Speaker), Layton, N. (Speaker), Lalor, A. (Speaker), Slatyer, S. (Speaker), Lee, A. (Speaker), Watson, M. (Speaker), Khushu, A. (Speaker), Burton, E. (Speaker), Oliveira, D. (Speaker), Brusco, N. (Organiser), Ferrari Jacinto, A. (Speaker) & Tiller, L. (Speaker)
17 Nov 2023Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to conference
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European Conference for Advancement of Assistive Technology in Europe 2023
Layton, N. (Speaker), Hill, K. (Speaker) & Harper, K. (Speaker)
1 Sept 2023Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to conference
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Invited speaker, Asia West Pacific Physiotherapy regional congress, with the Hong Kong Physiotherapy Association conference: https://www.worldphysio-awp2022.com/
Hill, K. (Organiser)
18 Jun 2022 → 20 Jun 2022Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to conference
Press/Media
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Intergenerational learning: Challenging stereotypes and supporting social connection
Burke, G., Adams, M., Alfrey, L., Lalor, A., Hill, K. & Pettengell, P.
23/11/23
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Article/Feature