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Leading seniors advocacy body COTA Australia today welcomed the announcement of Jackie French as 2015 Senior Australian of the Year.
COTA Australia has welcomed the recommendations of the Senate Inquiry into grandparents who take primary responsibility for raising their grandchildren and its potential to significantly improve the lives of many tens of thousands of Australian grandparent carers and their families.
Today, on the United Nations International Day of Older Persons, HelpAge International launches the Global AgeWatch Index 2014 ranking 96 countries according to the social and economic wellbeing of older people.
A blueprint released at the National Press Club today detailing policy options for an ageing Australia again shows the need for the Federal Government to take proposed changes to the pension off the table and commit to a better plan for the changing demographics of the nation.
The latest report in Per Capita’s Longevity and Positive Ageing project released today backs up calls for the Federal Government to convene a comprehensive Retirement Incomes Review.
Submission to the Senate inquiry into the extent of income inequality in Australia
Submission in response to interim report from Financial System Inquiry
Submission to the Senate Inquiry into Out-of-pocket Expenses in Australian Healthcare
There is an urgent need for better recognition of grandparents who take primary responsibility for their
grandchildren, including greater financial support, better access to legal services and options for respite
said seniors advocate, COTA Australia.
Submission In Response To Recommendations Of Financial System Inquiry Final Report
Submission to Senate Inquiry into grandparents who take primary responsibility for raising their grandchildren
A childcare system that is more flexible, affordable and accessible would alleviate the pressure on older
Australians to provide care for their grandchildren when parents return to work said leading seniors advocate COTA Australia today.