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COTA Australia is urging immediate action from Federal, State, and Territory governments to standardise Power of Attorney laws following a revealing report by the Age Discrimination Commissioner

The latest round of indexation starting 20 September, 2024 – including Age Pension, Carer Payment and Commonwealth Rental Assistance – is a welcome and necessary step towards alleviating cost-of-living pressures. but further action is needed to address financial pressures faced by older people

Recent media reports about the way the aged-care star-rating system is being implemented highlight a need for improvements in the system to ensure older people and their families can have confidence in the information they’re provided.

COTA Australia said changes to the government’s ministerial team, particularly the introduction of Kate Thwaites as Assistant Minister for Ageing, is a positive sign of the government’s intent to address the significant challenges of ageism and an ageing population.

The launch of a multi-million dollar elder abuse awareness campaign is a positive step towards ending the scourge of abuse impacting an estimated one in six older Australians, COTA Australia says.

The government’s response to a report into dental services has highlighted the needs of older people and First Nations communities, but failed to commit to urgent action to ensure adequate dental care for the most vulnerable older Australians.