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New research: things are getting worse for older Australians

The future is looking increasingly grim for older Australians, with research today released by the COTA Federation revealing almost half (45%) of older Australians believe that things are getting worse for them, a figure which has climbed significantly since 2021 (when 33% felt this way).

Published: 16 May 2023
  • national
  • 16 May 2023
  • COTA

In its third edition, State of the Older Nation (SOTON) details the experiences and views of 2,750 Australians aged 50 and over, and this year paints a bleak picture. The COTA Federation 2023 Report highlights an overarching pessimism that is underpinned by fewer older Australians feeling financially secure, more reporting difficulties accessing health services, reports of age discrimination and worries about their risk of homelessness – with sentiments even worse among vulnerable people.