Statistical portrait of the average older Australian - new factsheet
The three million older Australians who are over 65 are not a homogenous group; but to what extent is it possible to determine the profile of a typical Australian over the age of 65?

With ABS statistics from the 2011 census, and using 65 as an arbitrary but necessary cut-off age, CEPAR’s latest fact sheet provides a statistical sketch of the older Australian, despite the size and diversity of the demographic.  Considering ethnicity, language, and religion, education, work and income, home and family, we can plot where they live and sketch an image of the typical older Australian today.
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Our FSI submission on superannuation drawdowns
Three recommendations, informed by two separate stages of retirement, feature  in CEPAR’s third submission to the Financial System Inquiry in response to a request for  information about defaults in superannuation drawdowns at retirement. 

CEPAR's view, based on evidence offered in our two earlier submissions, is that financing the first stage of retirement may be assisted by an appropriately designed default, providing liquidity, flexibility and discretionary capital. The later “frail” stage of retirement may be better served by a longevity insurance product, either defaulted or mandated, requiring both government support and customised pricing.
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LiFE - resource for falls prevention 
CEPAR Associate Investigator Professor Lindy Clemson and fellow authors Jo Munro and Professor Maria Fiatarone Singh launched their new resource  to reduce the risk of falls. This approach has been shown to reduce falls by 31 per cent by incorporating balance and strength training into everyday activities and daily routines.
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