Throughout the world, large numbers of older persons face challenges such as discrimination, poverty and abuse that severely restrict their human rights and their contribution to society. The world has not been quick to respond: a lack of political will and the prioritisation of the special rights of other disadvantaged groups have often been at...

Although it is popularly thought that older people prefer to downsize to smaller dwellings, the evidence suggests there is a reluctance to do so (Judd et al. 2010). This is partly because of the strong attachments to their existing home and the need for space for post-retirement activities important for health and wellbeing. This study...

This position paper outlines a human rights approach for the implementation of the aged care reforms. This approach can provide a framework to guide decision-making, encourage the collection of disaggregated data to inform policy decisions and promote age sensitive programmes.

This booklet is specifically designed for and by Indigenous people to confront the issues of dementia with knowledge and dignity.

The Australian Government is undertaking a review of the services available to help people in need of assistance to access and make the most of the telecommunication choices available to them, including the National Relay Service (NRS). While relay services provide vital support, new technologies—such as those enabled by the internet and smartphones—allow people in...