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Policy Alert: Final Report of Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety: Care, Dignity and Respect

30 March 2021

While alternate solutions to reform challenges have been provided by the two Commissioners, COTA Australia does not see this as any barrier to commencing urgent reform. Both Commissioners argued for major transformation of our aged care system.

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

No dignity in aged care without control

12 March 2021

Our new aged care system must tip the scales towards the individual and give older people genuine self-determination. That means control over the culture, choice of care and service delivery, and full transparency from providers.

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

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Policy Alert: Final Report of Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety: Care, Dignity and Respect

WHO Global Report on Ageism right at home in Australia

No dignity in aged care without control

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