Index of Wellbeing for Older Australians

“The IWOA brings important social and economic data together, helping researchers, planners and advocates build better communities for older Australians.”

- Prof. Robert Tanton Director NATSEM, University of Canberra

Using data to tell stories about the wellbeing of older Australians

The IWOA provides insights into the drivers of wellbeing for older Australians. The Index maps out how older people are faring across five key domains – participation; education; health; housing; and resources and wealth – giving us insights into what strengthens and weakens wellbeing for this group.

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“The IWOA brings important social and economic data together, helping researchers, planners and advocates build better communities for older Australians.”

- Prof. Robert Tanton Director NATSEM, University of Canberra

How to use the map

The maps not only show how older Australians in your community are faring on the index, they also allow analysis of local factors contributing to these outcomes, by showing the relative impact of each wellbeing domain and indicators.

Case Studies

The Index of Wellbeing for Older Australians can be used by researchers, practitioners, policy makers and communities themselves to improve the lives of older Australians. These case studies can inspire projects in your community.

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Index of Wellbeing for Older Australians

“The IWOA brings important social and economic data together, helping researchers, planners and advocates build better communities for older Australians.”

Using data to tell stories about the wellbeing of older Australians

“The IWOA brings important social and economic data together, helping researchers, planners and advocates build better communities for older Australians.”

How to use the map

Case Studies

Fix Pension Poverty

The Benevolent Society

Prof. Mike Woods

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