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The care provided by family and friends is all that enables 90% of older Australians to continue living at home. AAP/Julian Smith

Why caring for Australia’s carers should be a government priority

Sue Malta, The University of Melbourne; Briony Dow, The University of Melbourne, and Melanie Joosten, The University of Melbourne

It’s no news that Australia is undergoing structural ageing – as is the rest of the developed world. Today 14% of Australia’s population is 65 and over. By 2061 this proportion is expected to rise to 22…

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