Housing for older people
Alternative labels
Senior housing
Discussion paper
A new model for regulating aged care: consultation paper no.2
This consultation paper outlines the details of the proposed approach to regulating aged care. It recommends a new aged care system that is more person-centered and focused on the needs and preferences of the individuals as well as a simplified and streamlined regulatory system to reduce the burden on providers and improve the quality of...
Report
Business models, consumer experiences and regulation of retirement villages
This research looks at the appeal, benefits and disadvantages of living in retirement villages, as well as at the business models employed and how the Australian government can help the sector to expand.
Report
Housing aspirations of precariously housed older Australians
This research investigates lower income older households’ preferences for a range of alternative housing models and examines which of these would best meet their needs, as well as identifying ways to support households deciding their housing options.
Report
Homelessness amongst older people aged over 55 in New South Wales
While traditional stereotypes of people who experience homelessness persist, it is increasingly older people, particularly older women, who are the 'face' of homelessness of NSW today. This inquiry has found that the shortfall in both social and affordable housing is exacerbated by statewide housing shortages and is the single greatest challenge for people who are...
Report
Ageing in place: home and housing for Australia’s older renters
This report explores how Australians want to age and the barriers they face to staying at home, especially for renters. It presents the findings of a survey that looked at older people’s preferences around ageing at home.