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COTA Australia – the leading advocacy organisation for older people – welcomed news today that the ACCC will receive funding to tackle excessive surcharges today, as well as the Federal Government’s indication that it will investigate the option of banning debit card surcharging from 1 January 2026,
Chief Executive of COTA Australia – the leading advocacy organisation for older people – Patricia Sparrow said aged care facilities have an urgent responsibility to improve the level of care being provided.
Patricia Sparrow, Chief Executive Officer of COTA Australia – the leading advocacy organisation for older people – said the issues with media reporting of older people and their issues are indicative of ageist attitudes in society at large.
Reports that Australians are being forced to dig into their superannuation funds to pay for essential healthcare could mean they’re sacrificing a dignified retirement down the track, COTA Australia says.
A new report released today estimates that older people are waiting more than 15 months for home care – raising fears that the Federal Government’s estimates of 9-12 months are false and misleading, COTA Australia says.
Paying superannuation on Commonwealth Paid Parental Leave payments will make a significant difference to the retirement savings of older women, COTA Australia says.
The multipartisan Senate report, which was tabled late Wednesday, calls for a range of actions to support women during menopause and perimenopause, including a recommendation that research be conducted into the economic impacts of menopause on women’s workforce participation, income, superannuation,
The Federal Government’s announcement today that it will require super to be paid on payday, is a long-awaited reform that will make a significant difference to the retirement incomes of older Australians, COTA Australia says.
The long-awaited introduction of the Age Care Act means the focus can now turn to ensuring Australians get the opportunity to scrutinise the detail to ensure it delivers the rights and protections older Australians deserve, COTA Australia says.
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.