Bolton Clarke appoints new Head of Research
Leading not-for-profit aged care provider Bolton Clarke has announced the appointment of Dr Carly Molloy to the position of Head of Research at its internationally recognised Bolton Clarke Research Institute.
Dr Molloy brings deep experience in health, disability and social policy including program evaluation, health systems research, and the use of quality and access indicators to drive improvement across complex systems.
Most recently she has served as Director of Research and Evaluation at Northwest Melbourne Primary Health Network. Her previous roles include as Senior Research Fellow (National Program Lead) at the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute.
Bolton Clarke Chief Operating Officer Home and Community Support Deidre McGill said:
“Carly's impressive credentials and diverse professional background made her the standout choice to lead our multidisciplinary research team as they advance knowledge to help Australians age well.
“Our Research Institute has been at the forefront of translational research in health and ageing for almost 25 years and we look forward to continuing to inform new approaches supporting lifelong health, wellbeing and independence.”
Dr Molloy said the Institute had a reputation for research excellence and innovation that had a direct impact on health outcomes for older people and their families, carers and communities.
“I am delighted to have this opportunity to carry forward the legacy of the Bolton Clarke Research Institute in Bolton Clarke’s 140th anniversary year,” she said.
“I look forward to working with the team to further grow the Institute’s recognised leadership and building on its strong network of research and community collaborations, developing creative approaches to research design and knowledge translation to support genuine solutions and empowering teams to co-create research that has practical relevance.”
