Centre’s ‘positive approach’ to ageing
A new Melbourne premise of the National Seniors Productive Ageing Centre (NSPAC) was launched recently. The NSPAC is important in supporting older Australians and improving their quality of life.
A new Melbourne premise of the National Seniors Productive Ageing Centre (NSPAC) was launched recently.
The NSPAC is important in supporting older Australians and improving their quality of life.
The federal government is committed to helping older people enjoy active, healthy and independent lives by encouraging positive approaches to ageing, Minister for Mental Health and Ageing, Mark Butler, said recently.
“Australia has one of the longest life expectancies in the world. With a growing population, over 65 year olds will represent one in four Australians by 2047,” Minister Butler said.
“There are great opportunities for our community and economy if we encourage healthy ageing, the lifelong development of skills and capitalise on the extensive experience of older Australians,” he added.
Jointly funded by the federal government and National Seniors Australia since 2002, the NSPCA plays a pivotal role in bridging the gap between academic research, the community and decision makers.
Minister Butler claimed more research into active ageing, as well as optimal aged care, was essential to allow the nation to take up this challenge.
“To date, the NSPAC has provided some excellent research to advance knowledge and understanding of productive ageing to improve the quality of life for older Australians.”
As part of the Living Longer. Living Better aged care reform package, the federal government would provide $39.8 million over five years to improve research and consumer information on ageing and aged care.
In addition, the federal government has expanded the Advisory Panel on Positive Ageing to ensure that economic participation by older Australians remained central to the government’s policy agenda.
