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Aged care residents must have an absolute right to visitors at all times, the rights of aged care residents must be enforceable, and an independent and effective system for dealing with complaints from residents and their families must be enshrined in a new Aged Care Act ...

COTA Australia congratulates 2024 Senior Australian of the Year, Yalmay Yunupiŋu.COTA Australia, the leading peak body for older Australians, extends heartfelt congratulations to Yalmay Yunupiŋu, the distinguished recipient of this year's Senior Australian of the Year award in recognition of her o

Media Release: Peak aged care advocacy bodies demand swift action on new Aged Care Act, warn against further delaysReports the Federal Government could delay the implementation of a new Aged Care Act until 2025 are deeply concerning, leading advocates for older Australians say.

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.

Moves to make it easier for superannuation funds to provide affordable advice to Australians about their super, will help older Australians and those nearing retirement make better informed decisions about their retirement savings, COTA Australia says.