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The time to invest in a national dental program is now. We need to see the government develop a publicly funded senior dental health program, bulk billed through Medicare.

A boost to the pension is certainly welcomed, especially at a time when so many older Australians are doing it tough, but it’s certainly not going to solve all of our problems at once

All older Australians deserve the assurance that they can retire with dignity. We need to make sure people have the housing and income to live comfortably in retirement.

COTA Australia, the peak body for older Australians, congratulates this year’s Senior Australian of the Year Professor Tom Calma AO, who has received the honour for his work in championing the rights, responsibilities and welfare of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

The Council on the Ageing (COTA) Australia, the peak body for older Australians, says the introduction of the aged care star rating system will help drive improvements in the care provided across the nation.

COTA Australia looks forward to working with the Government to improve the position of older Australians. We are pleased to see the bipartisan agenda for a better aged care system will continue.