Fix Private Health Insurance for Older Australians – Add your voice and SIGN PETITION HERE
Fix Private Health Insurance for Older Australians – Add your voice and SIGN PETITION HERE
Experts advise that eating well, staying active, and getting enough sleep are essential for healthy bodies and body functioning, even if your abilities are more limited than they used to be.
The multipartisan Senate report, which was tabled late Wednesday, calls for a range of actions to support women during menopause and perimenopause, including a recommendation that research be conducted into the economic impacts of menopause on women’s workforce participation, income, superannuation,
Good oral health is fundamental to a person’s health and wellbeing, supporting their ability to eat, communicate and socialise. It is a significant factor affecting general health, wellbeing and overall …
Mental health is an important concern for older people and is not well understood or adequately resourced by the public health system at any level. Health conditions such as diabetes, …
The government’s response to a report into dental services has highlighted the needs of older people and First Nations communities, but failed to commit to urgent action to ensure adequate dental care for the most vulnerable older Australians.
COTA Australia’s submission to the Senate Community Affairs References Committee highlights the disturbing and costly issues of ageism and gender inequity in workplaces, particularly affecting employees experiencing menopause and perimenopause.
Given the broader health and welling implications, especially for older people, we are asking the Federal Government to take urgent steps to introduce a Seniors Dental Benefit Scheme – a scheme recommended by the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety for all residents of nursing homes,
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.
COTA Australia calls for action on dental cover
Almost four in ten Australians (37%) aged 55+ have delayed or completely put off going to the dentist in the past year due to cost, research released today by COTA Australia – the leading advocacy organisation for older Australians has found.
The response to our February Menopause and Perimenopause Focus Groups was overwhelming! COTA Australia will offer a series of Women’s Health Seminars. Our first is currently anticipated for May 2024.
COTA Australia is collecting responses for the Senate Community Affairs References Committee (RC) into issues related to menopause and perimenopause and their affect on workforce participation.
