Survey: younger people in residential aged care

The Department of Health and Aged Care are surveying Australian health professionals to understand factors that influence their decision to refer younger people aged under 65 into residential aged care or other more suitable alternatives.

The Department, in partnership with the Behavioural Insights Team, are leading a research project to support the national target of no people under the age of 65 living in residential aged care by 1 January 2025.

They are currently undertaking a 10-15min anonymous survey of Australian health professionals who make decisions, referrals, or recommendations that influence whether younger people aged under 65 enter or exit residential aged care, to understand the factors at play in these decisions.

Any general practitioners, medical specialists, nurses, or allied health professionals who meet this description can have their say. 

The survey will close at the end of May. Any questions can be directed to the survey lead Dr Josh Rhee at josh.rhee@bi.team