Australia is now only weeks from a Federal Election, and COTA Australia has been working across all parties to push for the best possible policies for older people
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.
A new COVID-19 hotline (FREECALL 1800 171 86) will help older Australians get the critical information they need to stay healthy and safe during the pandemic, providing an accessible one-stop source for personal support, questions and up-to-date guidelines.
Council on the Ageing (COTA) Australia today advised all older Australians to heed government advice, announced by the Prime Minister tonight, to stay home to the maximum extent practicable and to take very careful precautions when outside their home.
Council on the Ageing (COTA) Australia and the Australian Government today released an information resource to give specific information to older Australians and a clear place to find practical information and strategies for mitigating the impact of COVID-19 on vulnerable populations.