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We are currently seeking feedback from our supporters, advocates and activists on the following issues.
If you have experience in any of these issues and you would like to add your voice to the chorus of supporters – we want to hear from you!
The feedback that you share will be used to help guide our policy recommendations and inform our submissions – but most importantly – we hope that your experience will help us to improve the outcomes for older Australians in all areas of life. Feedback shared is de-identifed in any submissions or policies developed as a result and remains confidential.
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- Ageism and Discrimination, Private Health Insurance
To understand what these age based private health insurance changes could mean in reality, we are asking people to complete a short 5 -minute survey with a few follow-up questions about the impact on your household budget and your private health cover.
- Ageism, Private Health Insurance, Consumer Rights
Many older Australians have paid private health insurance premiums for decades. Now, just as they are more likely to need health care, Government are proposing to cut the age-based rebate that helps keep their cover affordable. If you don't agree, add your support and sign our petition!
- Safety, Privacy & Scams, Digital Participation
Scams Awareness Week runs from 24 - 28 August and Services Australia's Scams Prevention and Engagement Team, in partnership with COTA Australia, presented a free webinar on Monday 24 August.
- Advance Care Planning, Research
Are you a solo ager, navigating end of life and legal planning on your own, whether by choice or circumstances? Or have you been impacted by the death of a solo ager? Did you encounter legal or other issues? We would like you to be part of our project.
- Support at Home, Aged Care, Aged Care Reform, Residential Care, Self Management
We've heard from many older people and their families about the impacts they've experienced since the Aged Care reforms commenced nearly 6 months ago. The 3 webinar sessionss will address a number of these issues.
- Support at Home, Aged Care, Aged Care Reform
If you are 50 years or over and are seeking or using aged care services at home, or if you care for or support someone who does, we want to understand what this has been like for you. Please take 5 minutes to participate and help us support your voice to parliament.
- Aged Care, Aged Care Reform
Big changes are coming to age care. To help people understand what’s changing, COTA Australia and the Older Persons Advocacy Network (OPAN) are hosting community information sessions around Australia.
- Ageism and Discrimination, Ageism, Health, Research
Tell us what you think - Equality, Age and Gender in Australia - Take the survey. Ageing affects all of us, but it does not affect all of us in the same way. Whatever your experience of ageing, we want to hear from you.
- Health, Dental and Oral Health
We are urging the Federal Government to introduce a Seniors Dental Benefit Scheme to ensure our most vulnerable older Australians get access to the oral and dental health care they need.
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