Welfare Law for the Aged in Australia

Running head: WELFARE LAW
Welfare Law
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Table of Contents
Introduction......................................................................................................................................2
Discussion........................................................................................................................................2
Analysis of literature....................................................................................................................2
Social welfare pertaining to old age........................................................................................2
An overview of aged care services in Australia......................................................................3
Government support................................................................................................................3
Non-government support.........................................................................................................5
Importance of Carer.................................................................................................................6
Conclusions derived from analysis and assessment of the topic:................................................6
The relevant welfare law for the aged:........................................................................................6
Conclusion:......................................................................................................................................7
References........................................................................................................................................8

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Introduction
The paper include the words ‘aged’ and ‘elderly’ to refer to people over 65 years old.
However, support are given to people who might be younger, like different kind of concessions
are offered to people who might be even 55 years old are provided by the three tier of the
government and numerous non-government sectors as well. According to the Human Rights
Organization of Australia, aged Australian contribute around $39 billion each year for unpaid
caring ("Face the facts: Older Australians | Australian Human Rights Commission", 2018). The
main responsibility is on the Commonwealth to extend its assistance and support for the aged.
The paper strives to discuss the various aspects of the welfare law pertaining to the aged and lay
down an analysis of the same in Australia.
Discussion
Analysis of literature
Social welfare pertaining to old age
Social welfare or the social security refers to a system where the Commonwealth
Government of Australia provides payments to the ones who are eligible to receive the support.
These supports are provided by analyzing the individual or family as to whether they can do
without such governmental support. Aged care comes under a major category under the social
welfare system of Australia. Considering the contribution of the aged in Australia, the older
citizens should be known for their skills of community building. However, it is evident that aged
people are often put under social exclusion for their negative attitude. They are labelled as “frail,