Planning for an ageing community

Statistics on the internet

A range of useful Australian statistics websites and provides a good starting place for local government in planning for an ageing community.

Understanding seniors

Links to a range of publications that provide insights into the diversity of the older population of Australia at the beginning of the 21st century, where they are living, what they are doing, how healthy they are and the services they are using.

Seniors needs studies

A collection of seniors needs studies undertaken and developed by local councils throughout Australia.

• City of Onkaparinga, SA - Aged Study Needs Analysis Report, 2001
• City of Ryde, NSW - Older People's Needs Paper, 2004
• Wellington Shire Council, VIC - Wellington Pollution Analysis: Issues and Discussion Paper, 2004
• Western Suburbs Regional Organisation of Councils, WA - Regional Seniors' Needs Study, 2002

See also: Toolbox > Taking account