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The 2018 COTA National Policy Forum will focus on the unique challenges and opportunities facing older consumers, as well as exploring trends in the bourgeoning silver economy.

COTA Australia, along with the Australian Banking Association and National Seniors, are calling on the nation’s Attorneys-General to introduce standardised Power of Attorney laws, a single national online register and dedicated body who can investigate suspected financial abuse of older Australians

Australia’s leading seniors’ advocacy organisation, COTA Australia, has welcomed 20,000 new high-level home care packages for older Australians over the next four years and measures to make our aged care system easier to navigate for consumers.

The 2018 Budget includes important measures to fight ageism in the workforce, tap into the experience of older Australians and provide financial flexibility in retirement, Australia’s leading seniors’ advocacy organisation, COTA Australia said today.

Australia’s leading seniors’ advocacy organisation, COTA Australia has welcomed the Federal Budget as a positive step towards preparing for and supporting an older population and capitalising on the opportunities it presents.

COTA Australia, today welcomed the Federal government’s announcement that the provision of influenza vaccination programs by aged care providers to all staff in residential aged care will be made compulsory.