What we want in aged care – perspectives from older Victorians to the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality & Safety. COTA Victoria has collated feedback from nine consumer sessions hosted across the state to contribute to COTA Australia’s submission.
COTA Victoria has been travelling around the state to encourage older people to make a submission to the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety. So far, we’ve hosted eight information sessions, mostly in partnership with seniors’ groups and councils. We’ve listened as more than 200 consumers, carers and family members – including regional
My Aged Care is the starting point for receiving Commonwealth Government-funded aged care services, either at home or in residential aged care. The My Aged Care website has now been revamped, and can be used to: register with My Aged Care learn about the types of services available learn about assessment processes find a service
From 1 July 2019, the new Charter of Aged Care Rights will provide the same rights to all consumers of government-funded aged care in Australia, regardless of whether they are receiving residential care, a Home Care Package, flexible care or other services. The new Charter sets out 14 rights and will make it easier for
National Aged Care Alliance commends Labor for indicating its aged care priorities, calls on the Government to announce its plans The National Aged Care Alliance (NACA), a coalition of 52 national organisations in aged care, commends Labor for committing to invest in the aged care workforce, however is disappointed by the lack of real and
COTA Victoria’s staunch aged care advocate Merle Mitchell appeared as a witness at the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety hearings, which started in Sydney last week. The hearings focused on the experiences of people like Merle living in residential care. Through personal accounts, the Commission hoped to gather ‘powerful and compelling insights
COTA Victoria’s information sessions are demystifying the process of making a submission to the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety. We are collaborating with other organisations to organise sessions that meet the needs of different groups – for older people, carers, family members, seniors groups and community organisations – and to empower older
Dementia Australia and Seniors Rights Victoria are partnering to support those who have been recently diagnosed with dementia (and their carers) to plan ahead and to make informed choices about their future financial, health and care arrangements. As part of this program, we are running community information sessions about Enduring Powers of Attorney and Advance
On the 18 May, Australians will choose between Scott Morrison’s ‘a fair go if you have a go’[1] pitch or Bill Shorten’s ‘a fair go for everyone’[2] action plan. What is behind the budget bits and election spin? In the context of recent budget announcements is there really a ‘fair go’ for older Australians? COTA
A new report from the Grattan Institute again highlights the gap between the dental care people need and the care they receive. This is the worst gap for any major disease in the health system in our state. Oral health care is a critical component of primary care, but access to oral health care is
Feedback from sessions organised by COTA Victoria suggest that older Victorians are feeling positive about the opportunity to participate in the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety. COTA hosted its first session about the Royal Commission in February, followed by a submission writing workshop in March and a second workshop earlier this month,
Would you like to share your experiences? FOCUS GROUP PARTICIPANTS NEEDED We are seeking people interested in participating in a focus group about finding aged care services. We have been approached by CareAbout – a company that aims to help people find the right aged care options. They have asked COTA Victoria to assist them
