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Bookings filling up for final FREE ‘Understanding My Aged Care and Care Finder’ session in May
COTA NSW INVITES YOU TO SHINE THIS NSW SENIORS FESTIVAL
Strengthening Medicare will provide crucial cost of living relief for older Australians
Scam Protection Framework passage a positive move for older Australians
Entries open for the 27th Portrait of a Senior Territorian Award
COTA Australia Welcomes New Aged Care Council Of Elders Members
Rent Assistance Increase Needed To Lift Retirees From Poverty
Scam action working, but more needs to be done to protect older Australians. Call for trial of peer-support service for victims of…
Exciting activities to keep seniors connected with $840,000 grant
Improved Service Standards For Superannuation Welcome Move
COTA congratulates 2025 Senior Australian of the Year, Brother Thomas Oliver Pickett
Supporting Respectful, Age-friendly Tasmania
$440M investment welcome, but more is needed for thousands of older Australians who will be kept waiting for support
Patricia Sparrow, CEO, COTA Australia wishes everyone a safe and happy holiday break
Support At Home – Price Caps To Be Introduced By 1 July 2026
Calling On Older Tasmanians To Get Active
Commonwealth Bank – Over-the-counter Withdrawal Fees
More support for managing your super a welcome move: COTA Australia
Superannuation objective reform crucial for protecting dignified retirement
Amendments & changes successfully achieved during Aged Care Act Consultations
COTA Australia Welcomes Aged Care Act Officially Becoming Law
Aged Care Act passes Parliament, finally enshrining rights of older Australians
Super changes to make super system easier for Australians in retirement an important step forward
Groundbreaking Research Leads to New Support Tools for Older Women Facing Domestic Violence
New wellbeing initiative just the ticket for older Tasmanians
Mandating cash for essential goods and services long overdue, crucial reform: COTA Australia
REPORT REVEALS AN EPIDEMIC OF LONELINESS AMONGST OLDER PEOPLE IN NSW
Scam prevention framework crucial step towards protecting older Australians from scams
Age Pension Wait Times Welcome Improvement For Older Australians
Recognising Victoria’s Extraordinary Seniors
Removing Debit Card Fees Crucial For Older Australians
Number of aged care homes falling short on minutes of care targets deeply concerning
Ageism hurts us all: COTA urges action to address ageism as world marks International Day of Older Persons; Human Rights Commission report release
People digging into retirement savings to pay for essential healthcare a serious risk
Fears government’s Support at Home waitlist promises based on false figures
Historic report into menopause and perimenopause finally gives issues impacting older women the focus they deserve
Power of Attorney Law Reform Crucial Following New Report from Aged Discrimination Commissioner: COTA Australia
Politicians Finally Deliver Aged Care Act
Pension indexation, Commonwealth Rent Assistance boost to bring some relief for older Australians
“Stop dithering on older people’s rights”: Older Australians urge MPs to stop delaying action on aged care reform
MAGGIE BEER PUTS AGED CARE RIGHTS IN THE SPOTLIGHT AT PARLIAMENTARY EVENT
Scams, financial hardship and 3G shutdown on the agenda for TIO Consumer Panel meeting
How To Spot Scam. How To Avoid Getting Stung
Ministerial reshuffle paves way for greater focus on ageing and ageism
Elder abuse awareness campaign important step towards ending scourge of abuse
More Urgent Action Needed On Dental Care For Older People
Vox Pops: What would it feel like if a provider upheld your rights?
Nominate a deserving Bayside resident for a Victorian Senior of the Year Award