Introduction

I want to thank Senator the latest Hon Marise Payne and you will Senator the fresh new Hon Anne Ruston to possess inviting me to cam from the which National Seminar.

I recognize brand new Kulin Country individuals just like the traditional owners of the residential property where We speak and pay esteem on the elders prior, introduce and you may growing.

While the Ages Discrimination Commissioner, I’ve a very quick people and get cut my personal coat to match my personal cloth and now have managed to make it my personal consideration so you’re able to address around three major manifestations old discrimination – years discrimination at the office, elderly ladies’ danger of homelessness and senior abuse in the neighborhood.

More mature women in Australia

By the 2047, in just more than twenty five years, it is projected one in 5 more mature Australians would be aged 85 as well as. What amount of older Australians old 65 as well as over is anticipated to over twice by the 2057.

It is one thing to be prominent however, we should instead also be willing to face up to the challenges and options associated such demographic changes.