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Biography
A/Prof Michele Callisaya is a Senior Research Fellow at the Peninsula Clinical School. She is also a Principal Research Fellow at the Menzies Institute for Medical Research, University of Tasmania.
Michele has a background in physiotherapy having worked in the field of rehabilitation for over 20 years. She completed her PhD at the University of Tasmanian and held an NHMRC Early Career Fellowship at Monash University (2012-2015) and a NHMRC Boosting Dementia Research Leadership Fellowship (2017-2021).
Michele's research investigates 1) risk factors for falls, frailty and dementia and 2) improving access to allied health and rehabilitation therapy for people living with dementia.
Research interests
Michele is passionate about promoting the role of physiotherapy for people living with cognitive impairment, dementia and stroke. Her work has led to a better understanding of the role of cognition on physical functioning and adverse events such as falls. Her current projects focus on improving access to rehabilitation for people with dementia.
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):
Education/Academic qualification
Medical Sci, PhD, Ageing, gait and falls risk, University of Tasmania
Award Date: 10 Dec 2010
Physiotherapy, Bach app sci (physio), La Trobe University
Award Date: 31 Dec 1992
External positions
Senior Research Fellow, University of Tasmania
Feb 2015 → …
University of Tasmania
Research area keywords
- Dementia
- Stroke
- falls prevention
- cognitive impairment
- exercise
- Technology
- Rehabilitation
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Implementation and evaluation of a co-designed exercise program to reduce falls in older people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities
Said, C. M. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Batchelor, F. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Callisaya, M. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Vogrin, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Klaic, M. (Chief Investigator (CI)), McDonald, C. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Ramage, E. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Engel, L. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Zanker, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Lim, W. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Francis, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Bicknell, E. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Chudecka, A. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Brijnath, B. R. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Bongiovanni, L. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Cursio-Barcham, R. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Mastrantuono, D. (Associate Investigator (AI)), de Barros Pinheiro, M. (Associate Investigator (AI)) & Sherrington, C. (Associate Investigator (AI))
1/02/24 → 31/01/29
Project: Research
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Understanding current practice and challenges to the implementation of rehabilitation for people living with dementia: Insights from Malaysia
Lee, A. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Maisarah, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Hill, K. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Callisaya, M. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Mohan, D. (Chief Investigator (CI))
1/07/23 → 31/12/25
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)), Browne, E.-J. (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)), Charalambous, G. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Little, K. (Project Manager), Cook, A. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Foley, M. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Foley, B. (Partner Investigator (PI)) & Varma, P. (Chief Investigator (CI))
Australian Research Council (ARC), Readiness Pty Ltd, 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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Changing the focus: Facilitating engagement in physical activity for people with dementia in a local community - A feasibility study.
Hill, K. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Callisaya, M. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Meyer, C. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Taylor, M. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Lawler, K. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Levinger, P. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Hunter, S. W. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Mackey, D. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Burton, E. J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Haines, T. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Brusco, N. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Lee, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Ekegren, C. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Crabtree, A. (Chief Investigator (CI))
3/10/22 → 2/10/25
Project: Research
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The right to rehabilitation for people with dementia: tackling stigma and implementing evidence-based interventions
Callisaya, M. L. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Callisaya, M. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Hill, K. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Swaffer, K. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Russell, G. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Mc O'Connor, C. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Layton, N. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Petersen, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), de Graaff, B. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Collyer, T. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Haines, T. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Srikanth, V. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Laver, K. E. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Low, L.-F. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Skouteris, H. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Cations, M. (Associate Investigator (AI)) & Barbosa Neves, B. (Associate Investigator (AI))
Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF)
1/06/22 → 31/07/25
Project: Research
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Measuring Physical Activity in Hospital Settings: A Scoping Review of Randomized Controlled Trials
Ekegren, C. L. (Leading Author), Meyer, L., Callisaya, M., Ashe, M. C., Baldwin, C., Soh, S.-E. & Mackey, D. C., Jun 2025, In: Journal of the American Medical Directors Association. 26, 6, 9 p., 105563.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review Article › Research › peer-review
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Reply to letter to the editor regarding article, ‘“Physiotherapy students are underprepared to work with people living with dementia: a qualitative study”
Quick, S. M., Lawler, K., Shannon, M. M., Soh, S. E., McGinley, J. L., Peiris, C. L., Snowdon, D. A. & Callisaya, M. L., Mar 2025, In: Physiotherapy. 126, 2 p., 101402.Research output: Contribution to journal › Letter › Other › peer-review
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‘Changing the Focus’: Co-Design of a Novel Approach for Engaging People with Dementia in Physical Activity
Meyer, C., Lee, D. C. A., Callisaya, M., Taylor, M. E., Lawler, K., Levinger, P., Hunter, S., Mackey, D. C., Burton, E., Brusco, N., Haines, T., Ekegren, C. L., Crabtree, A. & Hill, K. D., Jan 2025, In: Nursing Reports. 15, 1, 17 p., 2.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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“I’m still in the lap of the gods… I don’t know whether I’m going to improve or not”: listening to people with dementia or cognitive impairment and their support people, talking about inpatient rehabilitation experiences
Lawler, K., Shelley, S., Edney, K., Stephenson, C., Castle, R., de Zoete, S., Callisaya, M. L., Courtney-Pratt, H. & Farlie, M. K. (Leading Author), 2025, In: Disability and Rehabilitation. 47, 1, p. 178–185 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Associations of midlife fitness and obesity profiles with cognitive function
Tait, J. L., Collyer, T. A., Gall, S. L., Venn, A. J., Dwyer, T., Fraser, B. J., Moran, C., Srikanth, V. K. & Callisaya, M. L., May 2024, In: European Journal of Sport Science. 24, 5, p. 587-596 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open Access1 Citation (Scopus)
Prizes
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Australian Dementia Forum - Best poster Living with Dementia stream
Callisaya, M. (Recipient), 2018
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Australian Government Endeavour Research Travel Fellowship to the USA
Callisaya, M. (Recipient), 2017
Prize: Competitive Fellowships
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Best oral presentation Australian Physiotherapy Association Conference Gerontology stream
Callisaya, M. (Recipient), 2013
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Best poster prize: Australian Society of Geriatric Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, Christchurch
Callisaya, M. (Recipient), 2006
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Dementia Advocates’ Award – Dementia Australia Research Foundation Grant
Callisaya, M. (Recipient), 2019
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)