This paper argues that Australia's current retirement income system is inadequate for meeting the longevity challenge, does not allow people to sufficiently manage longevity risk, and promotes financial inequality.

The inquiry and report of the Senate Community Affairs References Committee which reviewed the out-of-pocket costs in Australian healthcare. Introduction Health expenditure occurs when money is spent on health goods and services. It occurs at different levels of government, as well as by non-government entities such as private health insurers and individual. This report discusses...

In recent years greater emphasis has been placed on the provision of home-based support for older Australians. This report examines how this shift has affected the way that people use aged care programs, and investigates the initial take-up of care. Summary Since the 1990s, there have been changes in the focus and provision of aged...

This paper presents findings from an evaluation of culturally and linguistically diverse measures identified in 43 data sets and assessment instruments, and recommendations for implementing the ‘top-10’measures in aged care data sets. Summary Accurate and consistent identification of those from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, along with their service needs, is needed to achieve...

The ageing population is changing Australia. Like any change, it is accompanied by both challenges and opportunities. Regional Australia is ageing faster than the rest of the country. With Baby Boomers making up 39 per cent of the regional workforce, our regions are at the forefront of the economic and social changes that will come...