Australia’s aged care and disability systems meet at age 65. Despite this boundary, people move fluidly between systems. This paper reviews the development of eligibility criteria, describes the scale and characteristics of the interface populations and analyses the patterns of service use across the age 65 boundary.

This discussion paper examines the state of play in aged care reform in Australia: achievements and challenges. It outlines the background and context; what has been achieved and what challenges have emerged; reform measures still in progress; and key strategic observations, questions and issues for ongoing reform. The recommendations aim to generate further consideration.

The review investigates whether My Aged Care is fit-for-purpose in facilitating timely access to aged care services and supports for all older people in Australia, regardless of their location, background and life experiences. The report sets out the review rationale and background; analysis, findings and recommendations; and the case for change.

This Aboriginal-led study examines the factors that influence the retention of non-university qualified Aboriginal health, ageing and disability workers in New South Wales. The findings provide insights into retention factors that strengthen disability service provider practices and inform government policy.

This study presents a comprehensive national investigation into the ageing experiences of people who spent their childhoods in forms of institutional or out-of-home care in Australia. Care Leavers and stakeholders consistently called for trauma-informed care to become the foundation of aged care practice. The report presents eight key policy and practice recommendations.