The Federal Budget has delivered significant initiatives in the areas of pensions and aged care. However the exclusive focus on job creation for younger workers misses the opportunity to address the disproportionate impact of economic downturns on mature age and older workers.
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.
4 August 2017 - Media Release - Australia’s peak older persons’ organization, COTA Australia, today warmly welcomed Prime Minister Julie Gillard’s speech this morning on the government’s commitment to older Australians.