The last two decades have seen an influx in the number of arrivals from Africa. The population of African-born people living in Australia has gone through phases over the past years. As first-generation migrants from sub-Saharan Africa approach retirement age, it becomes imperative to grasp their intentions for this significant phase of life. This paper is based on primary research undertaken within the scope of a PhD study. The research explored the retirement preparations and relocation intentions of individuals from sub-Saharan Africa residing in Western Australia. Understanding their intentions and rationales holds significant implications for policymakers in adequately addressing the needs of this demographic.

The study employed a qualitative approach and adopted the grounded theory methodology to derive theoretical insights directly from participant data. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 20 participants from sub-Saharan Africa and currently residing in Western Australia.

The results presented diverse outcomes with participants expressing varied preferences for their retirement destinations. While some individuals opt to remain in Australia, others contemplate returning to their home countries, a few consider splitting their time between Australia and their country of origin and the majority remain undecided. This presentation focuses on participants who have decided to remain in Australia, examining the factors influencing their decisions and the ensuing implications.

The decision of immigrants from sub-Saharan Africa to settle in Australia during their retirement years carries multifaceted implications for Australian society. Consequently, proactive and inclusive measures are essential to address the well-being and integration of these immigrant retirees within Australian communities.