ARC Linkage Awards Round Two for funding commencing in 2008
Faculty of Health Medicine Nursing and Behavioural Sciences
Public Health Research Cluster
Faculty of Science and Technology
Faculty of Health Medicine Nursing and Behavioural Sciences
Public Health Research Cluster
LP0883525 Dr CM Burns; Prof K Mavromaras; Prof A Scott; Ms LC Gold; Dr MA Lawrence
Title: Obesity Prevention Among Low Income Families: Economic and Strategic Modelling
2008 : $ 23,356
2009 : $ 47,538
2010 : $ 48,816
2011 : $ 24,634
Primary RFCD: 3402 APPLIED ECONOMICS
Collaborating/Partner Organisation(s)
VicHealth
Administering Organisation: Deakin University
Project Summary
This study will inform social and economic policies to improve the access and consumption of healthy foods in low
income families. This will help prevent and treat obesity in these vulnerable groups.
School of Psychology
LP0883843 Prof J Graffam; Prof RA Cummins; Dr EM Wilson; Dr JA McGillivray; Mr M Bink; Dr N Hagiliassis
Title: The 1‑in‑4 Poll: Inclusion of people with a disability and carers in social and political deliberative processes.
2008 : $ 32,566
2009 : $ 65,197
2010 : $ 68,298
2011 : $ 35,666
Primary RFCD: 3212 PUBLIC HEALTH AND HEALTH SERVICES
Collaborating/Partner Organisation(s)
Scope (Vic)
Administering Organisation: Deakin University
Project Summary
This proposed project will benefit Australia by developing a method that includes ongoing quarterly topical surveys
through which people with a disability and their carers, approximately one in four Australians, can effectively
participate in social and political processes. It will also test the efficacy of 'influencing activities' that derive from
those surveys. Additionally, the project will establish a data set that will provide regular and reliable information
from and about people with a disability in Australia. This is a unique and much needed contribution to social justice
within Australia.
Faculty of Science and Technology
Centre for Material & Fibre Innovation
LP0883399 Prof PD Hodgson; Dr BF Rolfe; Dr C Yang
Approved Design Strategy for Cold Roll Formed Products
Project Title
2008 : $ 37,500
2009 : $ 75,000
2010 : $ 75,000
2011 : $ 37,500
Primary RFCD 2905 MECHANICAL AND INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING
Collaborating/Partner Organisation(s)
Australian Rollforming Manufacturers (ARM)
DataM Software GmbH
Applied Research & Development (ARD)
Administering Organisation Deakin University
Project Summary
Roll forming is a widely used metal forming technology in Australia. The demands for shorter lead times, more
complex shapes, new high strength materials and more demanding markets such as the automotive industry,
requires increased virtual engineering at the design stage. This project will develop the models and tools required
to enable the industry to efficiently design robust roll configurations to meet current and future demands. The
outcomes from this project will not only benefit the industry partners involved but the general Australian roll forming
industry, opening up new markets and opportunities.
LP0883666 Prof X Wang; Dr T Lin; Dr T Tsuzuki
Approved Value Adding to Australian Cashmere Fleece
Project Title
2008 : $ 46,750
2009 : $ 93,441
2010 : $ 95,572
2011 : $ 48,881
Primary RFCD 2903 MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING
Collaborating/Partner Organisation(s)
Cashmere Connections P/L
Administering Organisation Deakin University
Project Summary
This project will lead to major technical advance in the processing of both cashmere fibres and cashmere guard
hair. Reducing the level of breakage in fine cashmere fibres will add significant premium to the price of cashmere
fibres and products. In addition, the large amount of coarse guard hair removed from cashmere dehairing process
will be converted into quality fine powders, which will add significant value to an otherwise 'waste' product. This
project will benefit the entire animal fibre industry, particularly the rare animal fibre industry.
