Resources

This report provides information about the transition care program, the providers, the characteristics of the recipients and the outcomes of change.

This 2022 report draws on findings and lessons learned through the Australian Government funded evaluation of the Improving Social Connectedness of Older Australians pilot. It summarises what has worked in the context of the evaluation to help inform the Government’s future models of care and interventions for lonely and socially isolated older Australians.

This report discusses the findings of an online survey describing the state of older people in Australia.

This article provides a comprehensive overview of social isolation, the number of older people affected by it, who is at risk, how to get out of it, its relationship with mental health and current role and scope of Council on the Ageing activities relating to it.

This report discusses the impact of social isolation and loneliness among people living with dementia, their families and caregivers, factors related to it and recommendations to address the issue.

This document discusses the challenges and impacts of the social isolation directive for older people during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

One in 4 older people aged 65 and over lives alone. This can affect health and wellbeing. This chapter of Australia's welfare looks at two of the key issues facing older Australians: ageing and dementia.

The submission by the National Mental Health Commission to the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety. The National Mental Health Commission has a national remit to provide insight, advice and evidence on ways to continuously improve Australia’s mental health and suicide prevention systems, and act as a catalyst for change to achieve these improvements.

A submission to the Royal Commission that highlights current structural arrangements which impede the provision of timely and appropriate identification and treatment of mental health conditions in older Australians.

A position statement on care of older people with mental illness. The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists advocates a holistic, age and culturally-appropriate approach to addressing mental illness in older people, informed by the principles of recovery, independence, dignity and quality of life.