82-year-old man who wants to learn to swim has his wish fulfilled

At 60, Australians are labelled “seniors”. At 67, they can finally access the Age Pension. In between sits a growing group who are too worn down to keep working, but too poor to retire. Australia’s retirement system is quietly failing those who need it most. Read More

Do you really need $1 million to retire? New research suggests most Australians can get by with far less, especially if they own their home. The real number depends less on hype and more on lifestyle choices and housing. Read More

From cardiologists managing heart disease to oncologists treating cancer and orthopaedic surgeons performing hip replacements, seniors rely heavily on specialist care. New transparency laws may help, but research shows they will not fix rising out-of-pocket costs. Read More