In January 1991, CEDA explored what could be done to ensure adequate and financially sustainable preparations were in place to meet the demands of an ageing population.
Released a year before superannuation became compulsory, CEDA released Australia’s ageing population: how are we preparing?
This report recommended establishing a taskforce to cater to the needs of women in retirement as they are more likely to be disadvantaged than men and called for a universal superannuation scheme for all workers. The report also recommended encouraging home ownership given the importance of housing in alleviating poverty in old age.
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About CEDA
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| Foreword |
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Executive summary and recommendations
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- Introduction: Demographic trends and implications
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- Factors determining population growth
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- The effects on the Australian workforce
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- Proposals to reduce government social spending
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- Social security and welfare
- Education
- Health care
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- Accommodation for the Elderly
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- Nursing homes
- Hostels
- Housing
- Retirement villages
- Rehousing the ageing
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- Future opportunities for business
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