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State of volunteering in Tasmania 2012: what does Tasmania’s ageing population mean for volunteerism?

Volunteering Tasmania
7 December, 2012
07 December 2012 | Tasmania is currently experiencing a crucial turning point in its ageing population and therefore needs to focus on the social and economic implications that presents: for labour supply, service demand, community cohesion and commercial markets, as discussed in this report.

Australia’s population, like that of most developed countries, is ageing as a result of sustained low fertility and increasing life expectancy. The Commonwealth government has identified Australia’s ageing population as a challenge across issues of engagement and service delivery (Australian Government, 2010). Over the next 10 years, the proportion of the Australian population in retirement or semi-retirement will increase.

 

Publication Type
Report
Publisher Type
Non government organisation
Coverage
Australia
Tasmania
Permanent URL
http://apo.org.au/node/32257
Views
1169

Topics

  • Economics
    • Employment
    • Income & wealth
    • Work/life balance
  • Social Policy
    • Community
    • Population

Keywords

Volunteering
social impact assessment
Service delivery

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