Ageism

Sexual assault against older women happens at the hands of partners or carers, but Australian media barely reports it. Left invisible, these women may not recognise their own experience as abuse

New research shows that ChatGPT prefers younger employees for our “fast-moving” world, and it may be contributing to already-high levels of ageism in recruitment

The COVID-19 pandemic uncovered glaring gaps in healthcare for older people. Now, with an increasingly older population, Australia needs to come to terms with its ageism

There’s an ambivalence in age discrimination law. Now, age equality needs a voice to ensure a more equal future in the workplace

From hospitals refusing to admit aged care COVID-19 patients, to government recommendations that care homes provide coronavirus treatment – it goes against age discrimination laws

Ageism and sexism are nothing new, but many countries are reporting an increase in age bias, particularly against women. So why are women less likely to make an age discrimination claim?

A new survey suggests intergenerational competition is a key driver of ageist attitudes and needs to be overcome

Australia needs its older workers and they want to contribute, but more is needed to end discrimination and encourage older people into business and workplaces