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In this submission, COTA Australia and its Energy Advocates welcome the AER’s consultation on updates to the Retail Exempt Selling Guideline and back both proposed conditions.
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 …
COTA Australia and its Energy Advocates welcome the Australian Energy Regulator’s (AER) review of the regulatory framework for embedded networks, as presented in the draft decision released March 17, 2025.
The 2025 Election Statement includes 12 key actions that the next federal Government can do to improve ageing in Australia. This document presents the arguments why it is imperative these 12 actions are addressed, in order that all Australians have the ability to age with dignity and respect.
In this submission COTA Australia provides recommendations regarding draft rules on provider obligations.
COTA Australia – the leading advocacy organisation for older people – Chief Executive Officer, Patricia Sparrow said urgent action was essential, with older Australians losing $99.6 million to scammers in 2024.
In this submission COTA Australia provides recommendations regarding draft rules on funding contributions by the Commonwealth government and individuals.
In December 2024 the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CommBank) announced that their approximately 1 million ‘Complete Access’ customers would migrate to a ‘Smart Access’ account commencing 6 January 2025.
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.
“For many older Australians, cash is a cornerstone of financial independence, not just a payment tool,” Ms Sparrow said.
Chief Executive of COTA Australia – the leading advocacy organisation for older people – Patricia Sparrow said defending against the scourge of scams, and putting the onus back on banks, social media platforms and telecommunications companies to protect people, is crucial and long overdue
Consumer Directed Care (CDC) is a way of delivering care that gives individuals choice and flexibility. The six principles of CDC are outlined and explain how these principles guide the delivery of Home Care Packages.