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Aged care isn't working, but we can create neighbourhoods to support healthy ageing in place

  • Written by Melanie Davern, Senior Research Fellow, Director Australian Urban Observatory, Deputy Director (Acting) Centre for Urban Research, RMIT University
Aged care isn't working, but we can create neighbourhoods to support healthy ageing in placeImage: Kathleen Brasher, Author provided

This article is part of our series on aged care. You can read the other articles in the series here.

In 2020, the coronavirus pandemic has exposed issues and inequities across society. How we plan for ageing populations and older people is one critical issue that has been neglected for decades. Fresher-faced...

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