John has a lengthy and illustrious career in research relating to health and ageing, along with senior management roles in universities and national research organisations. John has undertaken ground-breaking research on retirement, has advised on Australia’s major longitudinal study of health and ageing (the Dubbo Study) and was instrumental in establishing research translation activities at the National Health and Medical Research Council.

Since joining National Seniors Australia John and his team have completed over 30 research reports related to the quality of life for older Australians.