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Dr. Ben Hamer warns today’s children may work into their 80s
Dr. Ben Hamer warned at a recent career event that today's schoolchildren may work into their 80s in jobs that do not yet exist. A study found injury rates among workers aged 60 and older have doubled in the past decade, highlighting the urgent need for workplace adaptations to ensure safety for an aging workforce.
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Published 16 Jul 2026, 09:00 UTC · Updated 16 Jul 2026, 09:10 UTC
Summary by OZbrief Editorial. Original report: SMH. Editorial policy · Corrections
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