It estimates that 17,150 members of the Stolen Generations are still alive today and that they experience higher levels of adversity in relation to almost all of 38 key health and welfare outcomes. Tweet
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Stolen Generations aged 50 and over
A new Infocus report collated by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) has highlighted the characteristics of,
and outcomes for, the Stolen Generations aged 50 and over.
Released: 20 November 18.
The tragic impact of past policies
The report paints a disturbing picture of health issues, disability and poor economic security factors for the Stolen Generations. As they rapidly approach their elderly years, their aged care needs will be far more complex than the average ageing Australian.
For example:
67% live with a disability or restrictive long-term condition
70% rely on government payments as their main source of income
66% of Stolen Generations live in households within the three lowest income percentages
40% have experienced homelessness in the past 10 years
91% never completed Year 12
62% (of working age) are not employed
39% (over the age of 50) report poor mental health
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