Aged Care
CE’s Corner
The 2022 Federal Election is so far proving to be positive for Older Australians.
5th May, 2022
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The 2022 Federal Election is so far proving to be positive for Older Australians.
COTA Australia has been keeping track of policies important to older people at the election, as they’re announced by parties and candidates.
For the help of candidates and their supporters, COTA Australia has prepared a Candidates’ Guide to Older Australians.
The Agenda covers 12 public policy areas and includes 37 recommendations for the 47th Parliament of Australia.
Council on the Ageing (COTA) Australia hopes that throughout the election campaign the voices of Australia’s older people will be heard – both through political action and through media coverage.
We encourage you to have a discussion with your GP and any other healthcare provider and request that they upload your medical records.
For older people, “Digital Autonomy” is the ability to retain awareness and control over their own affairs in the digital space.
Advance care planning enables older people to have greater control over their future medical treatment, including who provides that care and how decisions are made.
For those living in the parts of the country where check-ins and vaccine certificates are compulsory, you may have experienced the difficulties of accessing them, or the exclusion of not being able to do so. COTA Australia’s advocacy has had some effect on improving the situation.
The Regional Tech Hub is delivered by the National Farmers’ Federation in partnership with the Australian Communications Consumer Action Network (ACCAN) and Better Internet For Rural, Regional and Remote Australia (BIRRR). It is an initiative of the Australian Government.
Older Australians need a comprehensive plan from the Australian Government, demonstrating that all areas of Government are thinking and acting in a coordinated fashion to improve the lives of mature age and older Australians.
A new letter writing initiative is poised to bring meaningful connection to thousands of older Australians who are feeling lonely or isolated during COVID-19, connecting them with a network of over 3,000 letter writers, including families and school groups, wishing to send a little joy to older Aust