Ageing and aged care in Australia
Receiving care in a residential aged care home In Australia, the government subsidises different types of aged care services to cater for older peoples’ needs and to support their carers – usually their family. This is a sensitive and complex area, and for more and more Australians is a decision they will need to make […]
Ageing and aged care
Ageing and aged care in Australia The number of people aged 65 and over in Australia is projected to more than double, to 8.8 million, over the next 40 years(1). This will undoubtedly increase the need for aged care in the community and put pressure on families and Government funding. Receiving help at home Initially, […]