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Personal profile
Biography
Dr Natasha Layton is an occupational therapist practicing, researching and teaching in the areas of assistive technology (AT), disability, and outcomes. She researches and presents locally and nationally in Australia with a range of consumer groups, government and the non-profit sector. Dr Layton is a member of the World Health Organisation (WHO) AT Roster of Consultants, and has represented Australian Standards as the Australian expert to the ISO TC173/SC2 on Assistive Products, for the last decade. She is a founding member of the Global Alliance of Assistive Technology Organisations (GAATO) on behalf of Australia’s peak body for AT, ARATA.
Dr Layton's PhD study concerned the costs and outcomes of disability supports in Australia. Her research interests include the relationship between practice-based evidence and evidence-based practice, and the nexus between research, policy and practice. Experienced in mixed methods, inclusive and co-designed research, she re-developed several research tools to access hard-to-reach populations. Over the last decade Dr Layton has worked on research grants worth over $4 million and published nearly 50 peer reviewed publications including a dozen book chapters, many in collaboration with consumers.
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
PhD, Assistive Technology Solutions as Mediators of Equal Outcomes, Deakin University
Award Date: 9 Oct 2014
External positions
Adjunct Industry Fellow, Swinburne University of Technology
2020 → …
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Early Evaluation of the National Centre of Excellence in Intellectual Disability Health (RFx20482)
Bould, E. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Cadby, J. M. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Forster, A. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Callaway, L. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Brusco, N. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Hill, K. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Hayward, B. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Morgan, P. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Taylor-Hall, A. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Williams, C. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Layton, N. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Barclay, L. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Bourke-Taylor, H. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Bhopti, A. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Simpson, A. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Templeton, M. (Partner Investigator (PI)) & Stewart, M. (Partner Investigator (PI))
15/11/24 → 31/01/26
Project: Research
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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.
Hill, K. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Brusco, N. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Layton, N. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Crabtree, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), de Santos, K. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Dalla Santa, L. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Vo, T. (Chief Investigator (CI))
1/07/24 → 30/06/25
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 and Aged Care (Australia)
1/07/23 → 31/03/26
Project: Research
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New co-designed service to support health and wellbeing of older carers of older people
Lalor, A. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Hill, K. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Slatyer, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Burton, E. J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Bryant, C. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Oliveira, D. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Khushu, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Brusco, N. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Layton, N. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Lee, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Cash, B. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Allen, J. (Chief Investigator (CI))
3/10/22 → 26/08/25
Project: Research
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Environment and behaviour mapping in Residential Aged Care: Evidence to inform built, technology and workforce design.
Callaway, L. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Bould, E. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Layton, N. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Gusheh, M. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Carnemolla, P. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Licciardi, L. (Associate Investigator (AI)) & Manser, L. (Associate Investigator (AI))
1/10/22 → 1/10/25
Project: Research
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My assistive technology outcomes framework: rights-based outcome tools for consumers to ‘measure what matters’
Layton, N., Callaway, L., Wilson, E., Bell, D., Prain, M., Noonan, M., Volkert, A. & Doyle, E., 2025, In: Assistive Technology. 37, Sup 1, p. S27-S35 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Assistive Technology to Support Dementia Management: Protocol for a Scoping Review of Reviews
Desai, C., Dove, E., Nanthakumar, J., Main, E., Colquhoun, H., Astell, A., Mihailidis, A., Layton, N., Burhan, A. M., Chan, B. & Wang, R. H., 2024, In: JMIR Research Protocols. 13, 13 p., e57036.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Other › peer-review
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Conversation across continents on hierarchies, human security and COVID-19
Gowran, R. J., Daly, E., Layton, N., Buchanan, R., Bell, D., van Heerden, J. L., Nathan, D. & Kamalakannan, S., 2024, The Routledge International Handbook of Disability Human Rights Hierarchies. Meyers, S. J., McCloskey, M. & Petri, G. (eds.). 1st ed. London UK: Taylor & Francis, p. 572-598 27 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (Book) › Other › peer-review
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Developing a Holistic Process to Measure Assistive Technology Outcomes
Bell, D., Layton, N., Smith, R. O., Scherer, M. J. & Smith, E. M., 2024, In: Assistive Technology Outcomes and Benefits. 18, p. 1-19 19 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Financial inclusion for people with disability: a scoping review
Puli, L., Layton, N., Bell, D. & Shahriar, A. Z., 2024, In: Global Health Action. 17, 1, 12 p., 2342634.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review Article › Research › peer-review
Open Access1 Citation (Scopus)
Prizes
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ARATA Soft Technology Award
Layton, Natasha (Recipient), 2016
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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FMNHS Dean's Award for Excellence in Industry Education Programs (team)
Callaway, E. (Recipient), Bould, E. (Recipient), Brusco, N. (Recipient), Williams, C. (Recipient), Layton, N. (Recipient), Sloan, S. (Recipient), Morgan, P. (Recipient), Fossey, E. (Recipient), Ekegren, C. (Recipient), Shlonsky, A. (Recipient), Tregloan, K. (Recipient), Bangerter, M. (Recipient) & Martin, D. (Recipient), 6 Oct 2021
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Activities
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Conference of the Mongolian National University of Medical Sciences
Natasha Layton (Keynote/plenary speaker) & Louise Puli (Invited speaker)
4 Apr 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to conference
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Swinburne University Occupational Therapy Course Advisory Committee
Layton, N. (Fellow)
1 Jul 2024 → …Activity: External Academic Engagement › Submissions to industry or govt committees, commissions and inquiries
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Australian Association of Gerontology (AAG) Conference 2024
Natasha Layton (Speaker)
12 Nov 2024 → 15 Nov 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to conference
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International Seminar of the WHO Collaborating Centre for Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation (Japan)
Natasha Layton (Keynote/plenary speaker)
24 Feb 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to conference
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European Conference for Advancement of Assistive Technology in Europe 2023
Natasha Layton (Invited speaker) & Malcolm MacLachlan (Organiser)
29 Aug 2023Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to workshop, seminar, course
Press/Media
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Access to assistive technology shapes future Paralympic champions, and equity
Puli, L., Ekegren, C., Callaway, L., Layton, N. & Chaffey, L.
27/08/24
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Article/Feature
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Government plans to use NDIS purchasing power to help save billions – but they shouldn’t put products before people
Natasha Layton & Libby Callaway
15/05/23
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Article/Feature
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Exploring the impact of assistive technology for people with deafblindness in Southern Africa: a Delphi study
Prain, M. I., Bell, D. & Layton, N.
1/05/23
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Article/Feature
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Meeting Asia’s rising demand for disability devices
31/08/22
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Profile/Interview
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From glasses to mobility scooters, ‘assistive technology’ isn’t always high-tech. A WHO roadmap could help 2 million Australians get theirs.
Natasha Layton, Libby Callaway & Louise Puli
26/05/22
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Article/Feature