Healthy Ageing

Last updated Mar 14, 2023

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Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

AIHW - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 50 and over

Insights into vulnerabilities of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 50 and over.

AIHW - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 50 and over
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Active Living

Victorian Active Ageing Partnership (VAAP)

Increasing opportunities for participation in physical activity for older Victorians.

Victorian Active Ageing Partnership (VAAP)
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Age Friendly Communities

Municipal Association of Victoria - Positive Ageing

Supporting councils to better understand the needs and aspirations of older people.

Municipal Association of Victoria - Positive Ageing
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WHO - Ageing

Improving the lives of older people, their families, and the communities in which they live.

WHO - Ageing
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Ageism

WHO - Ageism

A framework for action to reduce ageism.

WHO - Ageism
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Australian Human Rights Commission - Age Discrimination

Focusing on older workers, elder abuse and older women and homelessness.

Australian Human Rights Commission - Age Discrimination
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Council on the Ageing (COTA)

Promoting, improving and protecting the wellbeing of older people in Australia.

Council on the Ageing (COTA)
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EveryAGE Counts

Addressing ageism against older Australians.

EveryAGE Counts
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Old School

A clearinghouse with resources to educate people about ageism.

Old School
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Carers

Carers Victoria

Statewide voice for family carers, representing and providing support to carers in Victoria.

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Cultural & Linguistic Diversity

Federation of Ethnic Communities’ Councils of Australia

National peak body representing Australians from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Federation of Ethnic Communities’ Councils of Australia
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Dementia Friendly

Dementia Friendly Hub

A resource hub for individuals, communities, practitioners and organisations.

Dementia Friendly Hub
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DHHS Dementia-friendly environments

Online resource for service providers, carers and families who support people with dementia.

DHHS Dementia-friendly environments
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Elder Abuse

Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS)

An overview of elder abuse in Australia.

Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS)
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Protecting the Rights of Older Australians

Measures to prevent and respond to elder abuse.

Protecting the Rights of Older Australians
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Seniors Rights Victoria

Providing information, support, advice and education to help prevent elder abuse.

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End of Life

Eastern Metropolitan Palliative Care Consortium (Emrpcc)

An alliance of hospital based and community palliative care providers in the Eastern Metro Region.

Eastern Metropolitan Palliative Care Consortium (Emrpcc)
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Advance Care Planning Australia

Building the foundation for a national collaborative approach to advance care planning.

Advance Care Planning Australia
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Palliative Care Victoria

The peak body for palliative care and end of life care.

Palliative Care Victoria
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Health & Wellbeing

AIHW - Older People

An overview of a diverse and growing population group.

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DHHS Wellbeing and Participation

Improving the health and wellbeing of older Victorians.

DHHS Wellbeing and Participation
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Housing & Homelessness

Housing for the Aged Action Group (HAAG)

Working with older people to achieve housing justice and social justice.

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LGBTIQ

Val's LGBTI Ageing & Aged Care

Improving healthy ageing pathways for older LGBTI people, their visibility, and inclusion.

Val's LGBTI Ageing & Aged Care
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Silver Rainbow: LGBTI Ageing & Aged Care

Promoting the well-being of LGBTI elders.

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Mental Health

Beyond Blue - Older People

Information to meet the specific needs of Older People experiencing depression.

Beyond Blue - Older People
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Supports & Services

Council on the Ageing (COTA)

Promoting, improving and protecting the wellbeing of older people in Australia.

Council on the Ageing (COTA)
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Department of Health - Aged Care

A starting point for information about Aged Care.

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Seniors Online Victoria

An online community with a range of information for older people.

Seniors Online Victoria
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Useful Websites

AAG Grey Literature Library

Resources to improve the experience of ageing.

AAG Grey Literature Library
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