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Lunch & learn: transitioning older employees into other support options


This recorded webinar, presented by Windgap leaders Joanne D’Arcy and Jenna Luu, explores the Life After Work program for older people with disability. It outlines a tailored day program supporting retirement transitions through meaningful activities, projects and experiences aligned to individual interests, goals and hobbies, delivered by the not‑for‑profit Windgap Foundation and community‑based ongoing support.
Report

Economic security in retirement: how life events affect older Australian women


This report shows how Australian women’s economic security in retirement is often shaped by life events such as separation, informal care demands and family violence that can set women back financially. It proposes that with the right policy settings, gender gaps can be addressed to put more women on track for economic security in retirement.
Survey Report

The Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia survey: selected findings from waves 1 to 23


This report presents brief statistical analyses of the first 23 waves of the Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia (HILDA) Survey, a nationally representative longitudinal study of Australian households. The latest findings reveal that economic pressures and social shifts are changing how Australians approach key life decisions.
Report

Renting in retirement: why Rent Assistance needs to rise


Two in three retirees who rent in the private market live in poverty – and the problem is set to get worse. This report argues that Commonwealth Rent Assistance, which supplements the Age Pension for poorer retirees who rent, is far too low and recommends an increase of 50% for singles and sharers, and 40%...
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Lessons from across the Tasman: comparing the Australian and New Zealand retirement income systems


This paper compares the retirement income systems of Australia and New Zealand across metrics including adequacy, equity, and sustainability. It finds that Australia's compulsory contribution structure is very effective but that New Zealand's system promotes greater income equality and incentivises older people to stay in the workforce longer.