Anne-Marie Hill

Professor Anne-Marie Hill is a Senior Principal Research Fellow at The University of Western Australia's School of Allied Health and an Adjunct Professor at Curtin University. Her research focuses on fall prevention, geriatrics, and allied health, with a strong emphasis on clinical trials and community engagement. She leads projects such as 'Safe Recovery' to reduce falls in hospitals and collaborates with Aboriginal communities to design sustainable physical activity programs for older adults. Hill has secured over $15.5M in research funding, including an NHMRC EL2 Investigator Grant (2020-25), and received the 2022 WA Research Excellence Award.

Education:

• PhD in Physiotherapy, University of Queensland (2011)
• Graduate Certificate in University Teaching (2007)
• Masters in Physiotherapy (2001)
• Bachelor of Applied Science in Physiotherapy (1977)

Research Interests: Fall prevention strategies in hospitals, residential care, and community settings; geriatric physiotherapy; culturally adapted health programs for diverse populations, including Aboriginal Australians.

Recent Articles: Her work spans cohort studies, systematic reviews, and clinical trials addressing falls epidemiology, healthcare delivery improvements, and eye care interventions for older adults. Recent trends highlight collaborations with multidisciplinary teams and emphasis on patient-centered education and caregiver support.

Awards:

• NHMRC EL2 Investigator Grant (2020-25)
• NHMRC Early Career Fellowship (2012-15)
• WA Research Excellence Award (2022)

Grants & Projects: Current initiatives include the $6.4M 'Safe Recovery' falls prevention program and collaborations with the Perth Eye Foundation to enhance optometrists' roles. She also leads projects exploring community-based rehabilitation and transition care programs for older adults.

Labs & Teams: Collaborates with the Royal Perth Hospital Research Foundation, Aboriginal communities, and interdisciplinary teams to translate evidence into practice, emphasizing decolonizing approaches in health program design.