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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.
Australia’s patchwork of Power of Attorney laws is leaving too many older people vulnerable to abuse, according to COTA Australia, the nation’s leading advocacy organisation for older people
MEDIA RELEASE – 14 MAY 2024 – The Federal Government’s 2024 Budget includes important cost of living measures which will help ease some of the pressure Australians, including older Australians, are currently feeling. COTA Australia – the leading advocacy organisation …
Media Release – Peak aged care advocacy bodies demand swift action on new Aged Care Act.
COTA Australia calls for action on dental cover
Almost four in ten Australians (37%) aged 55+ have delayed or completely put off going to the dentist in the past year due to cost, research released today by COTA Australia – the leading advocacy organisation for older Australians has found.
Media release, 12 March 2024 Federal Govt must deliver robust Aged Care Act without delay Rights of older people have been ignored for too long The Federal Government must finally …
The release of the Aged Care Taskforce report today signals an important next step in discussions around how we navigate the difficult funding and sustainability issues that aged care and older Australians face over the next decade.
Aged care residents must have an absolute right to visitors at all times, the rights of aged care residents must be enforceable, and an independent and effective system for dealing with complaints from residents and their families must be enshrined in a new Aged Care Act …
COTA Australia congratulates 2024 Senior Australian of the Year, Yalmay Yunupiŋu.
COTA Australia, the leading peak body for older Australians, extends heartfelt congratulations to Yalmay Yunupiŋu, the distinguished recipient of this year’s Senior Australian of the Year award in recognition of her o
Media Release – Cost of living action needed to support older Australians.
COTA Australia – the leading advocacy organisation for older Australians – welcomes the Federal Government’s commitment to providing cost of living relief for all Australians, including older Australians.