Growing Older Together: A Brief Report Comparing the Long-Term Care Systems in Australia and Canada
Context: Australia and Canada are both currently working to improve their long-term care systems to, respectively, meet the growing needs of their ageing populations. Perspective: International long-term care system comparisons between similar countries can provide insights relevant to the develo...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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LSE Press
2025-07-01
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| Series: | Journal of Long-Term Care |
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| Online Access: | https://account.journal.ilpnetwork.org/index.php/lse-j-jltc/article/view/346 |
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| Summary: | Context: Australia and Canada are both currently working to improve their long-term care systems to, respectively, meet the growing needs of their ageing populations.
Perspective: International long-term care system comparisons between similar countries can provide insights relevant to the development of long-term care policies and reforms that may improve the lives of older persons. From September 2022 to May 2023, we conducted an environmental scan of publicly available literature, comparing key elements of the long-term care systems in Australia and Canada. While both countries offer similar universal, publicly funded long-term care services, their organisational and governance structures differ significantly. Australia relies more heavily on residential care, whereas Canada has a stronger emphasis on in-home care services. Both countries face ongoing challenges related to the sustainability of their long-term care workforces and support for carers.
Implications: The implications of this analysis suggest that both Australia and Canada can learn from each other’s best practices to enhance their long-term care systems. These insights have significant implications for long-term care practice, policy and future research, emphasising the need for sustainable workforce strategies, improved in-home care services and better support systems for carers.
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| ISSN: | 2516-9122 |