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WHO Global Report on Ageism right at home in Australia

19 March 2021

COTA Australia says the WHO Global report on Ageism released today, which highlights the prevalence of ageism globally and makes key recommendations for how to combat it, is as relevant in Australia as it is anywhere else in the world.

Ageism

Royal Commission clear – get cracking on major overhaul of aged care

1 March 2021

The final report of the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety released today places the onus on the Morrison Government to address systemic issues with home care, nursing home regulation, staffing and transparency, Council on the Ageing (COTA) Australia has said.

Aged Care Royal Commission

TOMORROW: Government, experts put future retirement income policy under the microscope – including superannuation, pensions, and housing

25 February 2021

The future of retirement income policy is up for discussion and debate tomorrow at Council on the Ageing’s (COTA) National Policy Forum, where politicians from both sides of the aisle, industry experts, academics and advocates will delve into the findings of the Retirement Income Review.

National Policy Forum, Retirement Incomes Review

$50 JobSeeker rise not enough and other supports needed, says COTA Australia

23 February 2021

The Federal Government’s announcement of a $50 per fortnight boost to the JobSeeker payment is welcome as the first real term increase in 26 years, Council on the Ageing (COTA) Australia has said, but is not enough to prevent job seekers, including thousands of older Australians, falling into pove

Retirement Income Review Under the Spotlight

9 February 2021

COTA’s National Policy Forum will kick off a multi-partisan discussion that doesn’t just re-hash the findings of the Retirement Income Review but looks to the pressing question of what comes next. Based on evidence not pre-determined positions.

COTA Australia National Policy Forum

COTA congratulates 2021 Senior Australian of the Year Dr Miriam-Rose Ungunmerr Baumann AM

25 January 2021

COTA Australia congratulates the 2021 Senior Australian of the Year, Dr Miriam-Rose Ungunmerr Baumann AM, who received the honour in recognition of her exceptional work as an Aboriginal activist, educator, and artist.

Senior Australian of the Year

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WHO Global Report on Ageism right at home in Australia

Royal Commission clear – get cracking on major overhaul of aged care

TOMORROW: Government, experts put future retirement income policy under the microscope – including superannuation, pensions, and housing

$50 JobSeeker rise not enough and other supports needed, says COTA Australia

Retirement Income Review Under the Spotlight

COTA congratulates 2021 Senior Australian of the Year Dr Miriam-Rose Ungunmerr Baumann AM