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The new Aged Care Act, taking effect on 1 November, represents an important step towards a system that finally recognises and upholds the rights of older Australians, COTA Australia says. …
The Federal Government’s move to lift the Low-Income Super Tax Offset (LISTO) will deliver a significant superannuation boost to millions of lower-paid workers – many of them women – and make the system fairer, COTA Australia says.
COTA Australia has welcomed the appointment of Treasure Jennings as Aged Care Quality and Safety Complaints Commissioner, saying it is an important step to ensuring all older Australians get the …
The introduction of legislation requiring super to be paid on payday is a crucial move that will make a significant difference to the retirement incomes of older Australians, COTA Australia …
COTA Australia welcomes the release of the Senate Community Affairs References Committee report into aged care service delivery – including recommendations to improve access to home care and support.
Australia needs a national action plan to address ageism, unlock older people’s participation and protect their rights, COTA Australia says. The call comes as the world marks International Day of …
COTA Australia welcomes today’s Age Pension indexation increase and notes the Government’s decision to stage increases to deeming rates – a move which, while not without concern, will give older Australians greater certainty to plan and budget.
COTA Australia Chief Executive, Patricia Sparrow, said the report, Older and Young Workers: What do Employers Think?, matches with the experiences of many older Australians who say ageism is among a key factor which is seeing people locked out of the workforce in their older years.
The Australian Banking Association (ABA) and Council on the Ageing (COTA) Australia are urging older Australians, their families, friends and carers to have conversations about how to better protect themselves …
The Federal Government must deliver stronger national action to prevent elder abuse, provide meaningful support to victims, and support older people facing family and domestic violence, the Council on the …
Today’s announcement of a four month delay to the commencement of the new Aged Care Act, including the Support at Home program, is important to ensure older people have time to understand what the upcoming changes mean for them, COTA Australia says.
COTA Australia welcomes the appointment of the Albanese Government’s new ministry, including those responsible for key areas such as health and ageing, aged care and seniors, employment, housing, social services, financial services and women.