Elissa Burton

Elissa Burton is an Associate Professor at Curtin University, where she has established herself as a leading researcher in healthy ageing and physical activity for older adults. Her academic journey includes a BSc in Sports Science with First Class Honours from Edith Cowan University, a Master of Business from Edith Cowan University, and a PhD from Curtin University. Her research focuses on promoting physical activity and exercise programs for older adults to help them maintain independence and quality of life. She has made significant contributions to the field through her work on falls prevention, particularly in older people with dementia living in the community. Her research portfolio includes influential publications on exercise programs, resistance training motivation, and physical activity interventions for older adults receiving home care services. She has received several recognitions for her work, including the Healthway Postgraduate Scholarship and the ACHPER Award for Movement Sciences. Her commitment to improving older adults' lives is reflected in her research on aging in place, lifestyle exercise programs, and the effectiveness of peer-delivered physical activity programs.