This research report contributes to the body of knowledge about the aged care workforce in Australia.

This report provides a snapshot of the prevalence of mental illness in association with common chronic conditions in Australia in 2007.

Encouraging older workers to stay in the workforce has become a policy priority. At the same time, the life expectancy of Australians has increased dramatically over the past several decades, effectively inserting a new stage in the life course, often called the 'third age'. This report explores the possibility of using that third age to...

In December 2010, Grant Thornton was commissioned by a consortium of industry peak bodies and providers to undertake a national study of the cost of delivering residential aged care services in modern efficient facilities. The research builds upon Grant Thornton's examination of service costs in New Zealand in the Aged Residential Care Service Review 2010...

The Australian Government aims to ensure that all frail older Australians have timely access to appropriate care and support services as they age, by providing: information assessment and referral mechanisms; needs-based planning arrangements; support for special needs groups and for carers; a choice of service types; and high quality, accessible and affordable care through a...