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This 2012 survey was designed to collect detailed data on attitudes, experiences and behaviour. Two phases of consumer research were undertaken to explore the attitudes and experiences of older Australians to travel insurance.
The first 3 SOTON research reports were conducted in 2018, 2021 and 2023. The next SOTON report will be released in 2025. The SOTON report is an indepth and broad snapshot of Australians over 50 regarding health, lifestyle, socio economics and opinions.
The first 3 waves of the State of the Older Nation reports – 2018, 2021 and 2023 are available on this page as PDF downloads. The link to the current 2025 State of the Older Nation can also be accessed here.
In its third edition, State of the Older Nation (SOTON) details the experiences and views of 2,750 Australians aged 50 and over, and this year paints a bleak picture.
COTA Australia advocates for older people to be counted appropriately in all indicators and for data to be disaggregated into 5-year cohorts.
Do you live with Chronic Kidney Disease or with someone who does?
Researchers at the National Ageing Research Institute are working with the National Mental Health Commission to understand the key issues for older adults to maintain mental health and support those living with mental illness and their carers.
COTA is honoured and very pleased that Stephen Judd accepted our invitation to become the Inaugural COTA Fellow.
The pandemic has affected our health, how we live, socialise, and how we connect with each other. We are helping the Australian Mental Health Commission to study these changes. Our part of the larger project focuses on the experience of people over 75.
The Australian Human Rights Commission recently released a major report into ageism in Australia.
The Stroke Foundation has a program of volunteer StrokeSafe Speakers available to present for your community groups or workplace.