Friday 8 November 2013

Abolition of Advisory Panel for Older Australians Causing Concern

HUNTER senior residents could face an uphill struggle with housing and employment with reports the federal government will today abolish the Positive Ageing Advisory Panel.
The panel's role has been to provide advice to the government regarding ageing policies, and assist in carrying out reforms to benefit older Australians.

The abolishment comes just one day after the ABS released statistics showing Australians are living longer.

Seniors advocate group, COTA says the government needs to do more to ensure that the issues facing older Australians are recognised and relevant policies implemented.