With population ageing likely to result in more people requiring care, this research brief looks at aged care on the ground by describing care recipients, providers, the workforce, and access and quality issues.

As population ageing means more people will require care and support, this research brief looks at demand and funding of formal and informal care.

Executive summary: An estimated 226,700 people in Australia are living with chronic hepatitis C. While the numbers of people estimated to have been infected with hepatitis C has reduced over the past 15 years, the number of people with hepatitis C-related liver disease is increasing. Growing older and duration of infection are significant determinants in...

This paper presents the interim findings of a study investigating senior persons’ engagement with Australian universities. It reveals how, through engaging with a university, seniors are implementing a form of pro-active coping helping them to age positively.

This paper discusses the findings of a recently completed AHURI research project on downsizing involving analysis of ABS data, and a national mail survey together with in-depth interviews and policy forums in three states of Australia (New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia).