COTA Australia, the peak body for older Australians, has today announced the appointment of Patricia Sparrow as its next Chief Executive, to succeed Ian Yates.
In announcing that he would be stepping aside later this year, Ian Yates said “Leading the peak national consumer policy and advocacy body for older Australians for two decades has been simultaneously a privilege and a challenge."
Aged care consumer peak bodies have welcomed National Cabinet’s endorsement of new visitation guidelines for residential aged care that strike a balance between the public health risks of Covid-19 and the essential emotional and physical care provided to residents by their loved ones.
The removal of a $450 per month income threshold that prevents low-income workers from receiving superannuation contributions from their employer is a much-needed step towards a more equitable retirement income system.
Legislating the Retirement Income Covenant is a very positive step towards a more adequate and sustainable retirement income system for all Australians. Superannuation should be paid on every dollar earned, no matter your income.
COTA Australia congratulates this year’s Senior Australian of the Year, Val Dempsey, who has received the honour for her over 40 years of service to the St John Ambulance and the millions of Australians who rely on it.