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A Global Pilot Study of Age-Friendly City Indicators
This study evaluated the process by which core indicators of Age-Friendly Cities were measured in diverse contexts worldwide. The indicators were developed through research and international expert consultation, and piloted in 15 communities from 12 countries in 2014–2015.
Megumi Kano, Paul Rosenberg, Sean Dalton
2018
Themes:
Age-Friendly Cities, Ageing Population, Ageing-in-Place

We Need to Talk About The Rising Tragedy of Homeless Elderly People
The rising number of low-income and homeless elderly people being locked out of aged care is one that needs urgent attention, writes Andrew Cairns, CEO of Community Sector Banking.
Andrew Cairns
2018
Themes:
Aged Care

Out of the frying pan into the fire: The experiences of Housing for the Aged Action Group clients referred to Independent Living Units
Outlines the experiences of clients seeking an Independent Living Unit (ILU), the experiences of clients with their housing since seeking retirement advice, and their perceptions of HAAG’s services.
Leonie Bessant, Housing for the Aged Action Group
2018
Themes:
Independent Living Units, Retirement Housing

A Manifesto for the Age-Friendly Movement: Developing a New Urban Agenda
Developing age-friendly cities and communities has become a key part of policies aimed at improving the quality of life of older people in urban areas. The World Health Organization has been especially important in driving the “age-friendly” agenda, notably through its global network of age-friendly cities and communities.
Tine Buffel, Chris Phillipson
2018
Themes:
Age-Friendly Cities, Policy

Ageing in Eastern Europe
Outline of presentation 1. Introduction. Definitions and key messages 2. Demographic transition 3. Family transition 4. Epidemiological transition 5. Distinctive features of population ageing in Eastern Europe 6. International Policy Frameworks on Ageing 7. National responses
Alexandre Sidorenko
2017
Themes:
Ageing Population, Policy

International aged care: a quick guide
Aged care, as it is known in Australia, is usually called ‘long-term care’ or ‘social care’ in other countries. It is organised, funded and delivered in many different ways. Not all countries provide public support, and levels of social protection (public coverage of care costs) vary widely.
Kate Roberts
2017
Themes:
Ageing Population, Aged Care, Health, Policy

What can Australia learn from Finland's housing solution?
Eoin O'Sullivan, editor of the European Journal of Homelessness, says that Finland had investigated the issue of homelessness and decided "it's not that complex". "They said 'the first thing we need to deal with people's issues is housing', so they built a lot of housing for homeless people,"
Simon Brown
2017
Themes:
Policy, Social Housing, Future housing solutions

2017 Rental Affordability Snapshot
This eighth annual Rental Affordability Snapshot by Anglicare Australia comes at a time where there seems to be, finally, a universal agreement that there is a housing affordability crisis. As is shown by the consistency of our findings over the last eight years, this discussion is only just catching up to what many Australians have experienced for a much longer time.
Anglicare Australia
2017
Themes:
Housing Affordability, Private Rental

Ageing Well: A Housing Manifesto
Most people want to age well at home, remaining part of their community and involved with family and friends.
Older People's Housing Champions
2017
Themes:
Ageing Population, Ageing-in-Place, Policy, Affordable Housing, Age Specific Housing

Alternative accommodation models in later life
A review of a number of alternative accommodation models for seniors with links to specific projects in Australia and the US.
Lena Gan
2017
Themes:
Age Specific Housing, Future housing solutions

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