Government Policy
Housing Insecurity and Older People in NSW
Outlining the recommendations made to the NSW Government, including: housing and older people and insecure housing and older people. This is a live document that will be updated as legislative changes are made.
2020
Themes:
Ageing with Choice Future directions for seniors housing 2019–2024
Like most developed countries, Australia has an ageing population. The number of people in WA aged 65 or over is projected to grow by 40 per cent to more than 500,000 by 2026.
Without access to suitable, affordable homes, more older people will struggle to balance housing and living costs or will be living in homes they cannot manage or maintain.
2019
Housing Options for our Ageing Population
The Irish Government's objectives in this Policy Statement 'Housing for an Ageing Population' focus on six principles:
- Ageing in Place
- Supporting Urban Renewal
- Promoting Sustainable Lifetime Housing
- Using Assistive Technology
- Staying Socially Connected
- Working Together
2019
Housing Options for Our Ageing Population - Policy Statement
Ireland’s population is living longer than ever before and our older
population is consistently growing in size. We need to be aware of the challenges it will bring us over the coming years in almost every aspect of public policy. Housing and health care will be no exceptions. We need to plan ahead to meet the accommodation needs of an ageing Ireland.
2019
Themes:
Housing Options for Our Ageing Population – Policy Statement
This article discusses the Irish Government's 2019 Joint Policy Statement “Housing Options for our Ageing Population".
The Statement reaffirms the strong Government commitment to policies that support older people to live in their own homes and communities with dignity and independence for as long as possible.
The Statement plans to make an invaluable contribution in helping to meet th
2019
Housing Options for Our Ageing Population
Irish people are living longer and healthier lives, which presents both challenges and opportunities for the Government, particularly in the spheres of housing and health. This Policy Statement is an important step in this Government’s response to those challenges.
2019
Ageing with Choice: Future directions for seniors housing 2019–2024
The western Australian Government's Ageing with Choice document provides direction over the next five years to improve housing choice and outcomes for older Western Australians. Ageing with Choice recognises that everyone ages differently. Housing needs in older age are driven by changes in health, financial or family circumstances, rather than numerical age.
2018
Ageing with Choice: Future directions for seniors housing 2019–2024
Ageing with Choice provides direction over the next five years to improve housing choice and outcomes for older Western Australians.
Like most developed countries, Australia has an ageing population. The number of people in WA aged 65 or over is projected to grow by 40 per cent to more than 500,000 by 2026.
People’s housing needs change with age.
2018
Partnering for impact to reduce homelessness in Queensland
'Partnering for Impact' details the broad directions and initial actions to generate innovation and revitalisation in the Queensland Government's response to homelessness. The first step will implement 5-year service agreements for existing services.
2017
Sheffield Older People’s Independent Living (OPIL) Housing Strategy 2017-2021
This strategy sets out how we plan to meet the housing needs and aspirations of Sheffield’s increasingly diverse and growing older population.
2016
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