This discussion article explores Relationship Australia's service response to the ageing of Australia's population. Relationship Australia trialled its Elder Relationship Service in response to a significant problem arising from the ageing of Australia's population: conflict within families around ageing-related issues.
Key messages: As the population ages, families are dealing more and more with issues such as caring for elderly relatives and end-of-life decisions. These issues can cause conflict and even place elderly people at risk of violence and abuse. In response to the growing need of families with ageing related issues, in 2016 Relationships Australia piloted the Elder Relationship Services Pilot Program. The program has shown promise; however, it was found that client fees alone would not be sufficient to fund it: additional funding is needed.
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