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This submission to the Inspector General of Aged Care provides an assessment of progress on the Aged Care Royal Commission recommendations.
In this submission COTA Australia provides recommendations regarding draft rules on provider obligations.
Make it cheaper for Australians to see a doctor by strengthening Medicare will help ease cost of living pressures facing many Australians, including older Australians, COTA Australia says.
COTA Australia – the leading advocacy organisation for older people – Chief Executive Officer, Patricia Sparrow, said the Council of Elders – which serves as an important voice for older Australians providing advice to government – will benefit greatly from the experience of the new members of the C
Patricia Sparrow CEO invites people to participate and attend the upcoming Support at Home Summit in Sydney on April 2 & 3 2025.
Council on the Ageing (COTA) Australia, the leading advocacy organisation for older people, welcomes today’s $440M investment into the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) to support in-home aged care, but urge the Government to do more for the tens of thousands who still need support.
We need strong consumer protections in place – including price caps – to ensure that older people aren’t paying more than they should for their care and support. Older people and their families deserve to know there are strong protections in place so they’re not paying too much for the care they des
In this submission COTA Australia provides recommendations regarding draft rules on Support at Home funding.
In this video, 5 older people share their views on what better aged care might look like. A collaborative presentation by COTA Australia and OPAN.
This tool was developed to help providers deliver Home Care Packages in line with the Consumer Directed Care principles of choice, flexibility and transparency.
Once you’ve chosen a provider, the next step is working with them to plan your care and before you start discussing a care plan with your provider, it’s a good idea to think about what matters to you and improves your life.
Once you’ve signed your Home Care Agreement, it’s time to relax and to take advantage of the support you’re receiving. Working well with your provider will help you to get the most out of your package.