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Express Video Series Ep.1 – Aged Care Reforms

Patricia Sparrow talks about Aged Care Reforms, what older Australians are telling us about their Support at Home experiences and how COTA Australia is advocating for you or your loved ones.

Health in Focus interview with Patricia Sparrow and Dr Katharine Bassett

Our CEO, Patricia Sparrow, recently sat down in Health in Focus’ Dr Katharine Bassett on Amplieo, to discuss how COTA is driving change in aged care, health and social inclusion.  …

Welcome to the New COTA Australia Website

Patricia Sparrow, CEO of COTA Australia outlines COTA’s purpose as a peak advocacy body for Older Australians.

Support at Home Summit 2025 – You’re Invited

Patricia Sparrow CEO invites people to participate and attend the upcoming Support at Home Summit in Sydney on April 2 & 3 2025.

Watch: 2024 Year in Review

Watch the video – 2024 Year in Review. Patricia Sparrow, CEO of COTA Australia, speaks briefly to supporters and older Australians about the highlights and achievements of 2024 as COTA …

Perspectives – What Would it Feel Like if a Provider was Upholding Your Rights?

In this video, 5 older people share their views on what better aged care might look like. A collaborative presentation by COTA Australia and OPAN.

Aged Care Reforms Set to Become Law

At the end of a frantic week in parliament the Albanese government has moved closer to ticking a major item off its agenda — with its aged care reforms set …

Let’s Talk Ageing: Episode 6 with Pat Sparrow

To mark the International Day of Older Persons, Age Discrimination Commissioner Robert Fitzgerald AM sits down with COTA Australia CEO Pat Sparrow. She says older people are not as valued …

New Aged Care Act: an update

The new rights-based Aged Care Act, which was tabled in Parliament last week, has the potential to enhance quality standards, increase protections for older people, and create a financially sustainable …

Aged Care Reform Interview with Patricia Sparrow

Patricia was interviewed this morning for the TODAY show and outlined how the announcement by Parliament yesterday will impact the Aged Care sector. She indicated that the reforms will redefine …

Scams Awareness

COTA Australia hosted a webinar presented by NAB on Friday, August 30, 2024. This SCAMS Awareness webinar Hosted by COTA Australia CEO Patricia Sparrow and presented by Tessa Bowles, Senior …

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