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| The ethnic aged population and the likelihood of special needs | | Author(s) | Don Rowland |
| Journal title | Special commemorative edition of the Australasian Journal on Ageing, vol 18, no 3 Supplement, September 1999 |
| Pages | pp 50-54 |
| Keywords | Ethnic groups ; Needs [elderly] ; Australia. |
| Annotation | Although older people from non-English speaking backgrounds are recognised as comprising a special needs clientele in aged care in Australia, many will never require ethnic-specific services or accommodation. A first assessment of the likelihood of ever having special needs was undertaken in this study, using census data on duration of residence in Australia together with English language proficiency and usage. The data suggests that about a third of the ethnic elderly population are in a `higher probability' category for whom ethnic-specific support will be most relevant if aged care is ever needed. The majority are in a `lower probability' category. This reflects that it is common for settlers to become well integrated into Australian society, thereby contradicting some expectations based on the concept of multiculturalism. (AKM). |
| Accession Number | CPA-991201243 A |
| Classmark | TK: IK: 7YA |
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