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Michael Cuthill¹, Laurie Buys², Bruce Wilson

¹Deputy Vice-Chancellor's Office (Research and Innovation), University of Southern Queensland, Brisbane, Australia. Michael.Cuthill@usq.edu.au.

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Lifelong learning can address risks from Australia's ageing population, improving health and quality of life for seniors. Urgent policy development is needed to prioritize learning opportunities for older Australians.

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Area of Science:

Gerontology
Education Policy
Public Health

Background:

Australia's population is ageing, posing risks to health, productivity, and quality of life for senior citizens.
Lifelong learning is recognized as a strategy to mitigate risks associated with an ageing population.
Current government attention to lifelong learning for seniors is insufficient, necessitating policy development.

Purpose of the Study:

To examine the current lifelong learning landscape in Australia.
To identify key factors influencing learning in later life for older Australians.

Main Methods:

Literature review of existing policies and research on lifelong learning in Australia.
Analysis of demographic trends and their implications for senior education.
Identification of critical factors impacting adult learning in the context of ageing.

Main Results:

The study explores the existing lifelong learning context for seniors in Australia.
It proposes a framework of factors crucial for successful learning in later years.
The findings highlight a gap in current policy and government engagement.

Conclusions:

Evidence-based policies incorporating learning for all citizens are essential for global challenges.
Providing targeted learning opportunities for seniors can yield significant health, social, and economic benefits.
Prioritizing lifelong learning is crucial for enhancing the well-being and societal contribution of older Australians.