diff --git a/src/documentation/content/xdocs/versioning.xml b/src/documentation/content/xdocs/versioning.xml
index f7d756e281..53a6f7f900 100644
--- a/src/documentation/content/xdocs/versioning.xml
+++ b/src/documentation/content/xdocs/versioning.xml
@@ -49,6 +49,22 @@
         It is recommended to always use the latest version of Apache POI.
       </p>
     </section>
+    <section><title>Version Support</title>
+      <p>
+        Work on 6.0.0 has started in the trunk branch. Java 8 support is being removed.
+        Some deprecated APIs are being removed. The exact scope of changes will be
+        determined as development progresses.
+      </p>
+      <p>
+        5.5.x releases will continue to be made for critical bug fixes and security issues.
+        When 6.0.0 is released, 5.5.x will be supported for a limited time after that.
+        The exact duration of support will be determined at that time.
+      </p>
+      <p>
+        There is no longer any support for POI releases 4.x and earlier. Users
+        are strongly encouraged to upgrade to the latest version of POI.
+      </p>
+    </section>
     <section><title>Migrating from older versions</title>
       <p>
         Typically, migrating from one major version to the next should be straightforward.