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COTA Australia congratulates 2022 Senior Australian of Year, Val Dempsey
Balancing COVID safety with dignity, respect, and mental well-being
COTA welcomes increased funding to aged care reform package in MYEFO
Further improvements to home equity release loan scheme win for older Australians
COTA Australia welcomes development of new research centre aimed at improving lives of older Australians
CE’s Corner December 2021
Your Pandemic Story…
More superannuation for those who need it most
Vaccine certificates and digital inclusion
Regional Tech Hub
Time for Premiers to fix restraints rules, in meantime temporary fix is needed
Scoping study to identify key issues for mental health of older people
Two inspirational locals honoured in 2021 Victorian Senior of Year Awards
New Aged Care Visitor Access Code released for public consultation to balance COVID safety with dignity and respect
COTA calls for an ‘Essential Visitor’ system in aged care after fresh reports of damaging impacts on residents due to extended
Fake news and age pension
Pandemic and older Australians’ wellbeing – project update
Human Rights Commission report into age discrimination
Strokesafe speakers
Making it easier for senior Australians to access and navigate aged care
Cardinia Shire Seniors Festival goes online for 2021
Affordable strength and balance classes for over 50s
Celebrate Seniors Week 2021 with friendship and connection
Free bus travel for seniors during Seniors Week
Seniors Week 2021
COTA welcomes Council of Elders announcement on International Day of Older Persons and Ageism Awareness Day
Month long celebration of our state’s seniors
Aged care residents and staff safer with aged care staff vaccinated
COTA leads consumer support for 25% pay raise for aged care workers
Older Australian peaks send message of thanks on Aged Care Employee Day
Aged Care Visitors Code updated and calls for access rights for ‘Partners in Care’
National Multicultural Festival Community Panel Reference Group announced
Vulnerable seniors peak body to continue
Smaller, older Australia need not be feared if we can crush ageism
New research reveals ageism on rise, national action needed
Independent ratings agencies, industry groups respond to SA State Budget 2021-22
Walking together for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2021
COTA calls for stronger and more comprehensive protections for older people on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Victorian Senior of Year Award nominations now open
Time For Talk on Mandatory Vaccination is over – Urgent action needed
Victorian Senior Of Year Awards Nominations Now Open
Report endorses value of new face-to-face aged care navigation services
Parliamentary Inquiry to put social isolation under spotlight
Supporting our Seniors and Businesses: Expanding NT Seniors Recognition Scheme
Improving Building Designs for Vulnerable Territorians
Older Australians to benefit from Budget’s employment and super reforms; consultation needed on support payments, retirement income
Aged care consumer organisations propose reform plan
Twelve aged care consumer peaks propose aged care reform plan