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Australia's population is ageing, we are living longer and dying older.

Australia’s population is ageing, we are living longer and dying older. Having access to information and resources can help us and our families to understand what to expect and to plan for the future.

We are getting older

Older people are a major proportion of Australians. 1 in 7 of us is over 65 years.

Caring and Aged Care

As parents and others in our family age, providing care becomes important.

Dementia

Dementia affects how someone thinks, how they behave and what they can do.

Understanding death and dying

Dying is a part of life. Understanding what to expect and how to plan can be helpful.

Grieving

Grief is how we can respond to a loss and it can affect all parts of a person's life.

Older Australia resources

Find links to information and resources that can help you, your family and/or carer understand and plan for palliative care.

We are getting older

Older people are a major proportion of Australians. 1 in 7 of us is over 65 years.

Caring and Aged Care

As parents and others in our family age, providing care becomes important.

Dementia

Dementia affects how someone thinks, how they behave and what they can do.

Understanding death and dying

Dying is a part of life. Understanding what to expect and how to plan can be helpful.

Grieving

Grief is how we can respond to a loss and it can affect all parts of a person's life.

Key resources for ageing and aged care

Here are some important resources relating to caring for older Australians.

Visit the My Aged Care website

Visit Dementia Australia's website

Visit the Carer Gateway website

Last updated 02 August 2021