Welcome to the Spring 2021 edition of Now & Next
Creative ways to keep fit
The days are growing longer, and the weather is finally warming up. This means there are no more excuses about getting in shape. But when you’ve spent the cold months hibernating under a blanket, you mightn’t feel too keen on hitting the gym or going for a run.
Australia’s ageing population
By 2061, the number of Australians aged 65 and above is set to double to 8.9 million. This represents almost a quarter of the total population. But the growth rate is even higher among the 85 and older group. This cohort is predicted to triple to 1.9 million or 5% of the population – up from 2% in 2020.
Travel in the time of COVID-19
With outbreaks of new COVID-19 variants continuing to lock down Australian states, it can be hard to visualise a return to our pre-pandemic freedoms.