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Embracing the 2023 theme for NAIDOC Week, COTA Australia CEO, Patricia Sparrow paid tribute to the rich cultural heritage of First Nations Elders and its role in shaping a better future for Australia.
The revised Sector Code for Visiting in Aged Care Homes released today strikes the right balance between protecting against the risk of infection and ensuring older Australians are not left socially isolated.
Federal, state and territory governments need to urgently fast-track the introduction of nationally consistent, strong Power of Attorney laws which protect older Australians from abuse, COTA Australia says.
Moves to make it easier for superannuation funds to provide affordable advice to Australians about their super, will help older Australians and those nearing retirement make better informed decisions about their retirement savings, COTA Australia says.
Recent events which saw an elderly woman with dementia living in an aged care facility hospitalised are tragic and deeply upsetting for many older Australians.
The Federal Government’s 2023 Budget provides relief on the pressures many older Australians are experiencing.
You can’t have a great aged care system if you’re not paying the people working in the system what they deserve.
It is another step towards ensuring that superannuation is paid on every dollar earned.
Prescriptions aren’t a luxury item – they’re a necessity. Making our prescriptions cheaper will hopefully ease some of the stress and pressure many people are facing at the moment.
Anne has a wealth of experience and insight into the key issues impacting older Australians, including from her time on the COTA Australia National Policy Council, which makes her well equipped to take on the challenging and crucial role.
All Australians, no matter what their age, should have the right to an adequate standard of healthcare, and this includes mental health care and services.
Forcing people to deal with a lack of access to basic services is not the answer.