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Duncan Murray

Older Australians face ongoing 'ageism' discrimination

Older people can experience stereotyping, discrimination and mistreatment, advocates say. (Jane Dempster/AAP PHOTOS)

Ageism can be devastating for those who experience it, severely impacting individual life outcomes and preventing social progress, advocates say.

Supporters of the cause are using Ageism Awareness Day to call for a national campaign spearheaded by the federal government to address ageism. 

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