End-of-life advanced care planning ranks lower for men, national study finds Federal There is a significant group of men whose future advanced care will depend on chance or the decision-making of others. …
Transforming the aged care crisis Thursday November 19, 2020 By Christine Golding, Jesse Zanker, Cassandra Szoeke and Susan Phillips Community & Social Australian policies and programs need to support older people’s desire to live and thrive in their community by providing suitable housing, accessible footpaths, accessible shopping…
The challenge and opportunity of an ageing workforce Thursday May 31, 2018 By Professor Peter Gahan and Dr Joshua Healy Career Advice For the first time in history, we have four generations working together. We need to make the most of it.
Federal Budget 2018: improved care choices as Australians living longer Tuesday May 8, 2018 By David Donaldson Health Ageing is a growing challenge for government, and this year's federal budget includes new spending to help older Australians remain healthier and enjoy increased choice…
Peter Harris proposes later retirement age and a right to go back to school Friday July 21, 2017 By David Donaldson Economy & Industry Policy wonks have gathered in frosty Melbourne to take the nation's economic temperature. Things could be worse, but there are plenty of risks on the…
Aged care complaints at arms length from department Monday January 4, 2016 By Stephen Easton Jurisdiction Complaints about aged care services will now be entirely handled and investigated by an independent commission, as recommended by the Productivity Commission in its far-reaching…
Christopher Kent: challenges (and opportunities) in ageing Monday October 20, 2014 By Christopher Kent Features We all know the policy challenges of an ageing population, but what are the opportunities? The Reserve Bank's assistant governor calls for an element of…
