One of the most pressing challenges older Australians face is finding secure accommodation with suitable amenities. And as the numbers of older Australians grow, the pressure to provide housing that meets their needs is increasing. We may be facing a crisis of ageing homelessness in coming years. A new report from Mission Australia has called on all […]
Women Over 50 And Homelessness
Jane Caro wears many hats; including author, lecturer, mentor, social commentator, columnist, workshop facilitator, speaker and award winning advertising writer. The common thread running through her career is a delight in words and a talent for using them to connect with other people. A skill she developed and honed during her very successful 30 years […]
Older Workers Happiest at Work
“Love”, not money, is the key to feeling satisfied at work, a study of 17,000 of Australia’s older workers suggests. Researchers from Curtin University in Western Australia surveyed workers from every age group, state and territory to examine the key to job satisfaction. Their report found that older workers aged 70 plus were three times […]
Starting a Career Change Over 50
If you’re over 50 and out of work, the research suggests it’s a tough road ahead. So perhaps it’s not surprising that many older workers shy away from a career change later in their working life. A combination of age discrimination, lack of opportunities, and the need for a steady pay cheque all conspire to keep […]
Calls to Safeguard the Future of Housing for Older Australians
“Older Australians are increasingly falling through the cracks in the growing housing affordability and supply challenge, with a growing number of older Australians needing to rent, rather than owning a home outright,” says Ian Yates, Chief Executive of COTA Australia. He says sadly older Australians are in many respects the forgotten faces of the housing […]