COTA Australia welcomed the Federal Government’s announcement which will provide $2 million in extra funding support for the Older Persons Advocacy Network (OPAN) to continue tackling elder abuse in aged care and the community over the next two years.
The 2018/19 Federal Budget contains a large number of important measures to improve the lives of older Australians, which jointly constitute a significant, positive step towards better preparing Australia for our ageing population of the future.
In this COTA Election Statement, we seek commitments from all political parties across a range of policy areas impacting upon the lives of older people. At the overall level however, we are seeking a commitment to place the rights and well being of current and future older Australians at the heart o
A capacity audience turned out to discuss ‘Gender and Ageing’ at COTA Australia’s 2015 National Policy Forum. An impressive group of speakers and the Forum delegates shared research, analysis, on-the-ground experience, viewpoints and ideas.