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Exploring the nexus of energy use, ageing, and health and well-being among older Australians
Researchers have argued that our understandings of energy efficiency should be re-defined to move beyond a concept singularly concerned with saving and cutting back on energy use, to one that acknowledges health, well-being and comfort. An ageing population has significant implications for energy policy, programs and advocacy in Australia.
Ross Gordon, Theresa Harada, Lisa Schuster, Alisha McGregor, Gordon Waitt, Paul Cooper
2019
Themes:
Health, Ageing Population, Ageing-in-Place, Private Rental

Fall in ageing Australians’ home-ownership rates looms as seismic shock for housing policy
Outright home ownership has long been regarded as a supporting pillar of Australian retirement incomes policies. Increasingly, concerns that rising mortgage debt and falling home ownership rates in later life are undermining the role of home ownership in supporting retirees’ financial wellbeing.
Rachel Ong, Gavin Wood, Melek Cigdem-Bayram, Silvia Salazar
2019
Themes:
Ageing Population, Policy, Home Ownership, Retirement

Planning for an ageing population: is co-housing the solution?
Between 2016 and 2030, the population of over 60s in the UK is estimated to rise from 15 million to 20 million. Older population growth leads to household growth, and inevitably the housing needs of the UK will change alongside this shifting demographic. This paper explores this issue within the context of South West England.
Maddie Lane
2019
Themes:
Ageing Population, Co-housing, Future housing solutions

Ageing with Choice Future directions for seniors housing 2019–2024
Like most developed countries, Australia has an ageing population. The number of people in WA aged 65 or over is projected to grow by 40 per cent to more than 500,000 by 2026. Without access to suitable, affordable homes, more older people will struggle to balance housing and living costs or will be living in homes they cannot manage or maintain.
Government of Western Australia
2019
Themes:
Affordable Housing, Ageing Population, Policy, Health, Age-Friendly Cities, Ageing-in-Place, Private Rental, Social Housing

Older Women's Housing - Pilot Program
In Australia, one of the most disadvantaged demographic profiles is to be ‘old, single, poor, female and in private rental accommodation’. This paper, from the Women's Property Initiatives, looks at ways in which we can address the growing social inequality in this cohort.
Caroline Larcher
2019
Themes:
Older Women, Future housing solutions, Private Rental, Social Housing, Policy

Housing Options for Our Ageing Population
The changing demographics and the implications for future health care costs underpin the importance of developing a wider choice of appropriate housing options for older people suited to their needs. The aim of this policy statement is to encourage and facilitate timely planning by older people, and to rebalance the care model away from inappropriate residential and/or acute care, to supporting o
Government of Ireland
2019
Themes:
Ageing Population, Ageing-in-Place, Age Specific Housing, Policy, Aged Care

Adapting homes for ageing well in London
In London there are just over 1 million people aged over 65 and that number is expected to grow to 1.2 million by 2024 – an increase of 22% in 10 years. There are 140,000 people aged over 85 in London, and that is expected to increase to 180,000 over 85 by 2024, a 38% increase in 10 years.
Positive Ageing in London, Care & Repair England
2019
Themes:
Ageing Population, Ageing-in-Place, Policy, Health, Age Specific Housing

'One rent increase from disaster’ Older renters living on the edge in Western Australia
Recent trends in Australia indicate homelessness and the risk of homelessness is increasing for low income older households. The Ageing on the Edge Project is a five year initiative (2016–2020) that aims to gather evidence and conduct research that supports a compelling need for better housing and support services for older people. This is the third report produced as part of this project.
Jeff Fiedler, Deb Faulkner
2019
Themes:
Ageing Population, Private Rental, Rental Stress, Older Women, Affordable Housing, Social Housing

Housing Choices for Older Women
There has been an 88% growth in women over 55 years accessing homelessness services in NSW over the last 3 years. This presentation examines the housing needs of older women; housing design principles; and effective housing solutions for this this growing cohort of the Australian population. (National Housing Conference 2019, Darwin)
Debbie Georgopoulos
2019
Themes:
Older Women, Housing insecurity, Homelessness Prevention Services

Housing Options for Our Ageing Population – Policy Statement
This article discusses the Irish Government's 2019 Joint Policy Statement “Housing Options for our Ageing Population". The Statement reaffirms the strong Government commitment to policies that support older people to live in their own homes and communities with dignity and independence for as long as possible. The Statement plans to make an invaluable contribution in helping to meet th
Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government, Irish Governement"
2019
Themes:
Ageing Population, Ageing-in-Place, Aged Care, Age Specific Housing, Policy

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