"There are practical things people need when they have a cancer diagnosis, such as money to cover pharmacy bills or the cost of freezing eggs if they have ovarian cancer,” says cancer survivor Kim Tito.
Letters: Age-old views hurt longevity economy
May 18, 2021 – 1.00am
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As chairwoman of the NSW Ministerial Council on Ageing, the council that advises the NSW government on issues affecting older citizens, I support the concerns raised in Hannah Wootton’s “50 is the new 60 when defining ‘older worker’” (May 17).
Increasing longevity is not unique to Australia, but is reflected around the world in the ageing demographic. Sectors relevant to population ageing include not just employment, but also housing, leisure, tourism, the arts, education and training.
Existing products, services and policies are dramatically failing to leverage opportunities or meet the changing needs and aspirations of older Australians.
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