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

  For far too long, there has been the established fact that, in the mass media, older people are most likely to be invisible, or negatively stereotyped. But if the last few weeks are any indication, that tide may be turning, in both ways. To my delight, and keeping to the oceanic metaphor, there has... Read More

Thrive@55 is an eight-week, fully paid program, offering older people in Melbourne and Sydney the opportunity to work across all areas of the agency. In an industry dominated by young people, the internship presents a fantastic opportunity for older people to have their voices heard, and for the company to tap into a wealth of experience and expertise. Read More

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