MEDIA RELEASE | 19 November 2019 COTA Australia welcomes long term approach to planning for older population and support for older Australians who choose to work Australia’s peak consumer body for older Australians today welcomed the Treasurer’s call for for a comprehensive policy approach to planning for an older population. Mr Yates said the fact […]
MEDIA RELEASE | 31 October 2019 Aged Care Royal Commission Interim Report provides Government the mandate to commence transformation by December MYEFO Australia’s peak body of older Australians, Council on the Ageing (COTA) Australia, today congratulated the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety on its “Interim Report: Neglect”, which has recognised not only the
With the Federal election just around the corner, COTA Australia is on the lookout for older Australians to share their views on the issues and policies that matter to them the most, as part of COTA’s 2019 Federal Election Panel. By joining COTA’s Federal Election Panel, you will help shape COTA’s policy asks and provide
MEDIA RELEASE Leading seniors’ advocacy body, COTA Australia, has welcomed today’s release by government of new legislative principles requiring aged care providers to publish information on the breakdown of costs in home care packages and also abolish separately charged administrative charges by 1 July 2019 – both measures COTA has advocated for a long time.
The Aged Care Royal Commission has just announced it will be holding a public forum in Bendigo on 5 March 2019. Commissioner Lynelle Briggs AO will attend. See here for more information on registering what to do if you wish to make a statement. The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety was established
MEDIA RELEASE 5 February 2019 Australia’s leading senior’s advocacy organisation, COTA Australia, has welcomed the Government’s allocation of $70 million per year towards the creation of 30 specialist care units to support people living with dementia. COTA Australia Chief Executive, Ian Yates, said the new program will provide much-needed support for older Australians and their
MEDIA RELEASE 4 February 2019 Older Australians welcome emphasis on stronger consumer rights and end to loopholes in financial services Royal Commission report Australia’s leading senior’s advocacy organisation, COTA Australia, has welcomed many recommendations of the Hayne Royal Commission on misconduct in the banking, superannuation and financial services industry, but has called for stronger consumer
