From the carvings found in ancient Egypt depicting people with withered limbs to the current day, the virus Poliomyelitis has been with humanity for thousands of years. Whilst generally considered endemic until the 1900’s the subsequent population increases and urbanisation precipitated major epidemics within communities, seen particularly in children. The epidemic that swept Australia in the 1950’s, prior to the development of the Salk vaccine left many children disabled and many families devastated. Individual disabilities varied from mild motor deficits requiring splinting and callipers to major respiratory complications requiring support in an “iron lung.” Thought to be a self-limiting disease, the 1980’s brought with it recognition that there were sequelae identified as Post Polio Syndrome (PPS) and Late Effects of Polio (LEoP) leading to progressive deterioration of the polio survivor. Whilst for the most part, they were able to adapt to their varied limitations and undertake productive and socially inclusive roles, the progression to the Polio sequelae has had an impact that has occurred concurrently to the ageing process. Health/Service provision need to have an understanding of the physiological issues and aging processes of the Polio Survivor. Current researchers are looking at innovative ways of dealing with issues such as falls which are common in polio survivors and mental health in ageing. Administrative changes to health services federally and in Victoria have caused confusion and short comings to services including but not limited to NDIS, Support at Home and local health authorities.