Background Resources (Archived)

On falls

"How often falls occur" (learnNOTtofall.com) — cited stat: "about one third of the elder population over the age of 65 falls each year, with risk increasing with age."
"Falls in older people" (Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, aihw.gov.au) — fall-related hospitalisation statistics for people 65+, including length of stay, injury type, and place of injury.

"Australia's aged care sector: economic contribution and future directions" (Aged Care Guild / Deloitte Access Economics, 2016) — sector snapshot, government policy, workforce needs.
"Aged care sector estimated to contribute $17.6bn in economic benefits" — Aged Care Guild media release, 20 June 2016, summarising the Deloitte report above.
"Challenges of an ageing population" — Rebecca de Boer, Social Policy Section, Parliament of Australia research publication, 12 October 2010. Covers community-based care, financing models, regulation, workforce, and future prospects.