This report examines the effects of ageing on economic output (underpinned by changes in population, participation and productivity) and the resulting implications for government budgets were current policy settings to be maintained. Key points: Australia's population will both grow strongly and become older. Such slow but profound shifts in the nature of a society do...

This study finds that more support, services and education are needed to appropriately care for Australia's ageing population.

This paper argues that increasing longevity and an ageing society together represent the demographic climate change of our time, and that without prompt and considered action on a number of fronts – political, social and economic – we risk a loss to our quality of life. Executive summary 1.8 million people aged over 85 in...

Entry into residential aged care can be challenging, with its changes to routine, loss of independence and physical relocation to a new environment. The presence of depression adds to this. Depression is a serious but manageable condition that can affect a person's quality of life, and may be associated with an increased risk of cognitive...

This research has been designed to test, document and apply standard measures for the determination of client outcomes in case managed community care for older people.