Work and later life planning
Independence and Self Provision discussion Paper
A discussion paper prepared for the National Strategy for an Ageing Australia which discusses choices and responsibilities confronting individuals in saving for retirement.
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This discussion paper describes the retirement income system in Australia and assesses how it is placed to meet the challenges of an ageing population. It discusses the importance of employment, savings and planning for retirement. The paper identifies a range of issues which present challenges to the individuals, governments and the community as Australia's population ages.
You can view the highlights sheet online, or download the highlight sheet in PDF format:
Independence and Self Provision discussion Paper Highlight Sheet (PDF 176 KB)
Or download the full version in PDF format:
Independence and Self Provision discussion Paper Full Version (PDF 438 KB)
If you are unable to download the PDF file please send an email to: acc@health.gov.au for a copy to be sent to you.
Media releases
- Delivering More Aged Care Places For Eastern Melbourne
- Christmas message – remember to check in on your elderly relatives and neighbours
Program/Initiatives
- Better Oral Health in Residential Care training
- Multidisciplinary Case Conferencing
- Aged Care GP Panels Initiative - Information for Residential Aged care Facilities on how to get involved
- Aged Care GP Panels Initiative - Information for GPs and Allied Health Providers on how to get involved
- The Aged Care GP Panels Initiative
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