Latest report reveals age is no barrier to academic and career success Spearheaded by Council on the Ageing (COTA) Victoria for the Australian Federal Government, a recent report by Workforce Innovation and Development Institute (WIDI), outlined the key results from the inaugural Reach, Train and Employ Project in 2021, which saw 31 Victorian mature aged […]
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
Job seekers over the age of 50 on average, spend twice as long looking for work Systematic age discrimination is continuing to prevent many older Victorians from obtaining and retaining meaningful employment despite the working age population of Australia being forecast to fall below 50% in 2021. This will make the continued employment of older
Australians are now expected to remain in the workforce for longer than ever before due to the increase in the retirement age. With the number of people aged 65+ growing at more than twice the rate of the general population,[1] the pool of younger workers available will gradually decrease over time and older people will
Systemic Ageism continues to prevent many older Victorians from obtaining and retaining meaningful employment. It is apparent in: employers’ attitudes towards older workers. lack of access to appropriate training and professional development. undervaluing of the skills, experience and earned wisdom of older people.[i] ₁ Council on the Ageing Australia (2019) ‘Ageism and Discrimination’, accessed 29
This paper provides an overview of ageism in Australia, examples (language, the media, elder abuse and workplace discrimination), advice on how to stop it and further resources.
Before the election on 18 May, both major parties have time to commit to raising the rates of Newstart Allowance and Rent Assistance. The rate of Newstart is woefully inadequate and has not been increased in real terms since 1994. It’s a big issue for older workers, who are too often excluded from the workforce
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
Five generations are now living, learning, working and socialising together. In spite of negative views commonly expressed around ageing, older people make a significant and positive contribution to their families, their communities and the economy. COTA Victoria is part of a national federation ready to lead new visions of ageing fitting our diverse and growing
COTA Victoria wishes to highlight the impact of gender inequality on older women and hopes to see the issues addressed in the Victorian Gender Equality Strategy. Gender equality is a fundamental human right. Women make up half the Australian population yet despite significant changes across the decades, still cannot claim equality of opportunity or life
Gender inequality has an impact on the lives of all Australians. For older Victorians, and more specifically older women, the impacts of structural and cultural bias experienced across the life course can be far-reaching and numerous. COTA argues that implementation of the strategy will only be meaningful and bring real change if government departments and business
