This new research shows most older Australians are connected and content, but a sizeable minority are lonely and want change.
In 2024, Australia was apparently the 10th happiest place on Earth. But many older people weren’t feeling it.
New research from the National Seniors Australia Research team has shown some of the ways that older Australians are feeling isolated and dissatisfied with their daily lives.
In our 2024 National Seniors Social Survey, we asked 5,000+ older people four questions about these matters.