Ageing-related Research, Advice & Writing
“Dr Kate Barnett is one of the Global Centre for Modern Ageing’s (GCMA) highly regarded Subject Matter Experts, providing our organisation with research, writing, and advice relating to successful ageing. Kate has supported the GCMA with several research initiatives that have been undertaken as bespoke studies, and as co-design engagements through the GCMA’s LifeLab® and in real life settings.
The LifeLab® is an internationally accredited, award-winning Living Laboratory that is a leading, real-time test facility allowing organisations to invent and trial products and services in a simulated ‘real-life’ environment. It produces best-in-class research outcomes to help improve the lives of older people.
Kate brings research experience focused on the Longevity Economy and the development of the Modern Elder concept – both of which are of particular relevance to the expectations held by Baby Boomers regarding ageing, and the associated challenges to traditional, somewhat ageist, concepts of growing older. Key to successful ageing is technology, for example, in the development of Smart Homes and smart phone-controlled health monitoring. Dr Kate Barnett brings significant knowledge of this field and experience in writing about the technology-ageing interface.
Dr Kate Barnett is a valued member of our specialist, global team.”
—Julianne Parkinson
Chief Executive Officer
Global Centre for Modern Ageing
“I have had the privilege of working with Dr Kate Barnett from Stand Out Report on a number of projects and would highly recommend her work.
Recently I worked with Kate Barnett when she was part of a team led by Prof Karen Reynolds from the Medical Device Research Institute at Flinders University that was commissioned by the Aged Care Industry IT Council to develop Australia’s first Technology Roadmap for Aged Care. She was the Lead Writer and prepared the Literature Review for this project, and worked with other team members to design the Roadmap. With very tight timeframes and an extremely complex array of considerations in the project, Kate Barnett worked effectively across internal and external stakeholders to provide a quality end result for our project.
Indeed, her work was of such high quality that we have contracted her for various other projects, not only for her writing ability, but because she has remarkable attention to detail and works at outstanding pace on very complex tasks. On a recent project, she not only met every tight deadline but delivered 95% of the time well ahead of set timeframes.
Kate Barnett’s high level research skills and comprehensive understanding of the landscape of policy, funding, and program delivery across a range of social settings in Australia is unrivalled and makes her a very valued resource for any project.
I would, and have recommended, Kate and her Stand Out Report company to others who are interested in obtaining high quality support and assistance with leading edge research projects.
—Anne Livingstone
Chair
ACIITC National Home Care Committee
“Dr Kate Barnett is an amazing researcher and writer with a rare ability to present complex information in an accessible and engaging prose style.
SAHMRI commissioned Stand Out Report to write a Discussion Paper, based on a review of research on wellbeing and resilience in older people and connecting findings to theories of ageing.
The end result was a rigorous and comprehensive report that we refer to regularly in the development of new wellbeing programs for older Australians.”
—David Kelly
Project Lead, Wellbeing and Resilience Centre
SAHMRI
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I worked with Kate on a large-scale, cross-national qualitative research project exploring older people's experiences of retirement living. Kate was the lead researcher for the Australian component of the project. Working with her was a pleasure. She is an experienced and extremely knowledgeable scholar, an accomplished and empathic team leader, and a competent communicator.
Under Kate's leadership, the Australian component of our project produced insightful data that she managed and interpreted skilfully. I thoroughly enjoyed working with her and highly recommend her as an empathic, caring, and highly competent colleague.
—Dr Sam Carr
Reader, Department of Education and Centre for Death and Society
University of Bath, UK
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“The Office for Ageing Well has worked with Kate Barnett on numerous occasions over the years. Most recently we commissioned Stand Out Report to assist us with writing and editing of OFTA’s Policy Statement for housing opportunities presented by an ageing population – Housing for Life: Designed for Living.
Kate quickly grasped our business needs and delivered a high quality product. She worked closely with us to ensure we received what we wanted, in a timely and extremely professional way.”
—Jeanette Walters
Director Intergovernment Relations and Ageing
Office for Ageing Well, SA Health
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“Standout Report was contracted to produce an Options Paper, ‘Developing a National Voice for Elder Abuse’ for an Australian wide network of elder abuse services. The report was comprehensive, accessible and well structured. It had a clear summary and more detailed material in appendices so the audience could read at depth or quickly. The report reflected consultations within the network, key external stakeholders and expert resources.
Stand Out Report provided regular drafts on topic areas which kept the project moving within its short time frame. They were reliable, met tight timelines and were responsive in researching queries as they arose. They were very sensitive to the Project Steering Committee’s views and a delight to work with.”
—Jenny Blakey
Manager
Seniors Rights Victoria
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I have worked with Kate for over 15 years in a number of capacities. As an Executive in a large, aged care organisation – we commissioned Kate to undertake several evaluations and a range of writing related projects including successfully publishing articles. Kate and I also worked together as consultants on a large complex project which required intense focus for a number of weeks.
Kate is a pleasure to work with and spends time understanding client requirements. She has a genuine approach to understanding what the client is trying to achieve and is easy to communicate with and prompt in responding to any queries or concerns.
She brings a wealth of expertise working with the service industry especially related to ageing, and the intersect between research/teaching in aged care and multicultural challenges. Kate is well connected and networked, and able to access different pathways to expertise.
Kate’s reports are always easy to read, using graphics and other formatting which enhance the readability. In addition, Kate Barnett value adds through her expertise and intelligent approach, assisting clients to get the best from her work.
—Megan Corlis,
Director, Education, Aged Care and Research
Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (SA Branch)
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“I would not hesitate in using the professional services of Stand Out Report in producing or reframing a report for my organisation. I have experienced first-hand the exemplary work done in this area by Dr Kate Barnett, Managing Director of Stand Out Report, for the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet and other Commonwealth and State government agencies, as well as the Not-For-Profit and community services sectors.
The diverse range of reports developed by Stand Out Report over the years has been of an extremely high quality and include the meticulous presentation of statistical and other data. Where required, many of these reports have included the formulation of strategic directions which advance planning and priority setting.
This has been largely due to the fact that Stand Out Report is committed to understanding the vision, goals and aspirations of its clients and appreciates the importance of building a relationship with them.
I strongly commend Stand Out Report to anyone interested in professional reporting which inspires, educates and illuminates.”
—Tina Karanastasis
Senior Program Manager, Ethnic Link Services
UnitingCare Wesley Port Adelaide
Commissioned Writing
“Dr Kate Barnett is an absolute wordsmith and a subject matter expert on the aged care industry. Enkindle recently partnered with Stand Out Report on a Telehealth in Residential Aged Care project and Kate was invaluable in assisting our team in the delivery of a well researched, structured and comprehensive report to QLD Primary Health Networks.”
—Jennene Buckley
Director
Enkindle Consulting
“Workforce Planning Global have had a strong and continuous working relationship with StandOutReport for more than 35 years. During this time we have consistently received outstanding professional work and excellent customer service.
They produce clear, accurate, intelligent and user friendly reports which often address complex issues. They also understand client requirements from all perspectives: business, government, academia, not-for-profit, SME and large organisations.
Current best practice is always applied in each report and their team are a delight to work with. StandOutReport has won the respect and trust of their diverse global clients. Workforce Planning Global plan to continue our working relationship with them into the future.”
—Julie Sloan,
Managing Director
Workforce Planning Global
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“Standout Report produce research reports that are clearly written and coherently structured. They are able to analyse and present complex ideas and issues in a way that is accessible to a wide audience. From a customer service perspective, their communication throughout the research and writing process makes for a very effective working relationship and ensures the end product is fit for purpose.”
—Dr Tabatha Griffin
Senior Research Officer
National Centre for Vocational Education and Research
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“The MCCSA has commissioned Stand Out Report to evaluate our major capacity building programs for many years. We have drawn on Kate Barnett’s experience in research and evaluation, as well as her writing skills. Kate is easy to work with and has many years of experience in community, governments and tertiary sectors both locally and interstate.
This experience provides her with a broad understanding of the community sector ensuring that she is able to capture the appropriate information and write to her audience. Her reports are easy to read and relevant for funding bodies and Boards to utilise in evaluating and planning future work. Kate is highly professional and able to adapt to meet specific client needs.”
—Helena Kyriazopoulos
CEO
Multicultural Communities’ Council of South Australia
“We recently commissioned Stand Out Report to edit and restructure our Strategic Plan.
The quality of work was high, increased its readability for the appropriate level of its audience, and the level of service was prompt and professional, with very tight turn around deadlines.”
—Ian Law,
CEO
Relationships Australia Queensland: Strategic Plan
