Q30 (c)

Criteria	Marks
Demonstrates extensive knowledge and understanding about the relationship between current issues and government legislation and entitlements; Provides a well-informed judgement on the extent to which current issues support the aged; Provides clear links to the effect on the wellbeing of individuals; Presents a logical and cohesive response using relevant examples	13–15
Demonstrates thorough knowledge and understanding about the relationship between current issues and government legislation and entitlements; Provides a judgement on the extent to which current issues support the aged; Provides links to the effect on the wellbeing of individuals; Presents a cohesive response using relevant examples	10–12
Demonstrates sound knowledge about the relationship between current issues and government legislation and entitlements; Provides a link(s) between current issues and the aged; Communicates some information using examples	7–9
Provides some information about current issues and/or government legislation and/or entitlements and/or the aged; Provides example(s)	4–6
Provides some relevant information	1–3

Answers could include:

Government legislation:

• Aged Care Act 2024
• Puts the rights of the elderly at the centre of the aged care system. Prioritises needs and supports wellbeing by improving their day-to-day living arrangements, contributing to active and meaningful lives
• Simpler with supported decision making to ensure services are safe and of high quality
• Older men and women prefer in-home care. The Support at Home Program can include specialist services or home modifications which enable the aged to remain healthy, happy and safe in their own home for longer
• Superannuation Act 1992
• Age Discrimination Act 2004.

Government entitlements:

• Age pension, Commonwealth Seniors Health Card, Carer Payment and Carer Allowance, Commonwealth Home Support Program, Home Care Packages, Seniors Card
• Superannuation Act 1992 for retirement. Money can be accessed upon retirement age so individuals can self-fund their retirement.

Current issues for the aged may include:

• Females have a greater life expectancy than males so may need to access resources and support for longer than males
• Growing proportion of aged males and females in the community, commonly known as the Baby Boomers who are living longer with productive healthy lifestyles
• Longevity is changing health needs with dementia and coronary heart disease the growing causes of ill health for aged males and females
• Growing demand of an ageing population impacts upon number and availability of Residential Home Care places
• Aged males and females choosing to retain their independence and remain in their own home, thus choosing Home Care services instead of full Residential Aged Care
• Superannuation – savings/pension can be accessed upon retirement age so individuals can self-fund their retirement. Females may have accumulated less superannuation during their working lives
• Financial literacy may be greater for males than females based on stereotyped roles
• Age discrimination