Australia’s population is ageing. On average, we are living longer in greater numbers than ever before. Older Australians represent a steadily increasing proportion of our total population and we continue to have one of the longest life expectancies in the world. The proportion of people aged 65 years or over in the total population is projected to increase from 15% at 30 June 2017 to between 21% and 23% in 2066.

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Population projections in Australia, 2017 (base)—2066 (Catalogue 3222.0)

• Australia (2019) Charter of aged care rights https://agedcare.health.gov.au/quality/single-charter-of-aged-care-rights

• Alex Grove (2019). Aged care: a quick guide - June 2019 update. https://apo.org.au/node/239971 This quick guide provides a brief overview of aged care in Australia. It describes the types of care provided, the people who use aged care, the process for accessing care, the organisations that provide care, and the regulatory arrangements for ensuring quality care. It does not describe care that is provided outside of the formal aged care system, such as care provided by family members or accommodation in retirement villages.

• Navigating the maze: an overview of Australia's current aged care system https://agedcare.royalcommission.gov.au/publications/Documents/background-paper-1.pdf

• My aged care https://www.myagedcare.gov.au/

• Aged Care Royal Commission https://agedcare.royalcommission.gov.au/Pages/default.aspx

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