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Older people

Many older Australians face disadvantage in the areas of housing, aged care services, health care and transport. A great number are disconnected from community life.

The Brotherhood has been caring for this vulnerable group since the 1940s and continues today with an approach that recognises the importance of family, friends and community in the lives of older people.

We tackle poverty and social isolation among older people through:

services and programs that provide residential aged care, care in the community, day and respite services, independent living and carer support
research that helps us develop policy options for governments in areas such as affordable housing, employment, taxation and retirement incomes.

See our Retirement and ageing integrated plan 2008–2012 (PDF file, 788 KB)

If you are keen to volunteer with us we’d love to hear from you.

Dementia Resources Library

The Brotherhood of St Laurence's Dementia Resources Library has been developed to aid those affected by dementia.

This library contains material which should be useful to carers of dementia sufferers. In addition to guides and manuals there are kits, games, movies and musical items.

Find out more about our Community Dementia Library.

Services

Older people

Dementia Resources Library