Apil Gurung

Biography

Dr Apil Gurung is a Lecturer in the School of Health at the University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC), based at the Moreton Bay campus. With a strong focus on aged care and the wellbeing of older adults, his research explores ways to enhance healthcare delivery for older adults. 

Apil’s doctoral research examined aged care nurses' decision-making when transferring residents to emergency departments, highlighting his commitment to improving primary healthcare systems for older adults. His clinical background in health (Dentistry and Nursing), public health and graduate nurse assessor in aged care informs his research-driven advocacy for quality healthcare in later life. He is an active member of the Australian Association of Gerontology, furthering his engagement with contemporary issues in ageing. Through his role as Deputy Chair of Australian College of Nursing’s Street Health Faculty, Apil actively translates research into action, advocating for policy and practice reforms that prioritise health equity and social justice.

As a qualitative researcher Apil is passionate about using research to advance social justice, particularly for marginalised and culturally diverse populations, including Indigenous communities. He welcomes opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration and is available to supervise Higher Degree Research students.

Professional memberships

• Australian Association of Gerontology (AAG)
• Australian College of Nursing (ACN)
• Gerontological Alliance of Nurses Australia (GANA) [Founding Member]

Fellowships

• Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (UK)

Teaching areas

• NUR104 The older person and family
• NUR121 Health Care and the Professions
• NUR551 Community and Primary Healthcare

Expert media commentary

Dr Apil Gurung’s specialist areas of knowledge include aged care, older adults, gerontology, qualitative research and phenomenography.