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Our submission emphasises that the new Aged Care Act should ensure that aged care is fit for purpose for all older people and that the principles of choice and control, consumer directed care, and self-management should be reflected in the Service List.

The COTA Alliance (COTA Australia and the State and Territory COTAs) submission is welcoming of the second National Plan to End the Abuse and Mistreatment of Older Australians.

COTA Australia has provided a submission to the Australian Government to inform the 2025-26 Federal Budget. In the submission, there are 4 key action items.

COTA’s submission to the Inquiry firmly supports the timely upload and availability of health care information on My Health Record and the legislation reinforcing ownership of the health care record by the individual.

COTA Australia made a submission to the Aged Care Bill 2024 inquiry noting 86 recommendations for improvements.

Patricia was interviewed this morning for the TODAY show and outlined how this announcement by Parliament yesterday will impact the Aged Care sector.  She indicated that the reforms will redefine aged care and the focus will be on supporting older Australians to remain at home longer and with better