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COTA Australia welcomes the appointment of the Albanese Government’s new ministry, including those responsible for key areas such as health and ageing, aged care and seniors, employment, housing, social services, financial services and women.
Our political leaders need to use the last week before polling to finally address some of the major issues impacting older Australians, COTA Australia says.
Australians aged over 50 say action to address key cost of living pressures such as grocery costs and energy bills is key to getting their vote in the upcoming election.
The Australian Dental Association (ADA) findings from its annual study of 25,000 people found that affordability was the main reason older Australians put off getting dental treatment, with two in three (64%) of over 65s delaying dental trips in the last year because they couldn’t afford it.
COTA Australia – the leading advocacy organisation for older people – Chief Executive Officer, Patricia Sparrow, said the Federal Election agenda is practical and achievable list of some of the key issues facing older people that need urgent action.
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.
Chief Executive Officer of COTA Australia – the leading advocacy organisation for older people – Patricia Sparrow said the statistics should act as a wake-up call on the much needed introduction of a Seniors Dental Benefit Scheme.
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 Federal Government’s announcement today of a raft of new health investments, which now has multi-partisan support, is a welcome commitment to improving the health and wellbeing of
COTA’s submission to the Inquiry firmly supports the timely upload and availability of health care information on My Health Record and the legislation reinforcing ownership of the health care record by the individual.
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