Ageing
Alternative labels
Aging
Gerontology
Position paper
Assistive technology for older Australians: position paper
This position paper explains the rationale for recommending action on assistive technologies before the finalisation of the NDIS rollout.
Conference paper
Housing senior Australians: three typologies of senior cohousing
Australia’s population is ageing rapidly, yet we continue to make housing choices as though we will never grow old. New housing typologies, including alternative finance and governance models, will be needed to provide housing options suitable to our ageing population. An emerging response is cohousing, which has the potential to provide liveability, affordability and connectivity...
Report
Assuring equity of access and quality outcomes for older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples: what needs to be done?
This report outlines the proceedings and outcomes of the 5th National Workshop of the Australian Association of Gerontology Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Ageing Advisory Group, held in Perth in November 2017.
Report
Asset portfolio retirement decisions: the role of the tax and transfer system
This report examines how the rules embedded in the tax and transfer system, especially in relation to the age pension, may impact on household choices.
Guide
Advance care planning in aged care: a guide to support implementation in community and residential settings
This guide provides information to assist aged care providers, particularly managers and senior staff, in implementing advance care planning.