@COTAAustralia

COTA Australia is the peak body representing the almost nine million Australians over 50.

 Australia
cota.org.au
Joined February 2012
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Older women’s housing and economic insecurity starts from childhood, compounds over a lifetime and is exacerbated by gendered ageism. On this #IWD2025 we're advocating to #AccelerateAction that improves the lives of older women, especially those facing poverty and homelessness.
COTA Australia CEO Patricia Sparrow in a blue shirt and jacket with their arm raised above their head and hand clenched.

ALT COTA Australia CEO Patricia Sparrow in a blue shirt and jacket with their arm raised above their head and hand clenched.

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Thank you to all the women who have generously shared their experiences with us. We’ll continue to work in solidarity with all the other organisations working to #AccelerateAction for women of all ages. #IWD25 #IWD2025
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The Aged Care Act has finally been introduced into Parliament. After years of waiting, we’re one step closer to a rights based aged care act. The focus is now on carefully reviewing its details to ensure it truly delivers... For more on this, go to: cota.org.au/news-items/aged-…
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NEWS: The latest indexations for the Age Pension, Carer Payment and Commonwealth Rental Assistance to apply from Sept 20 are out. Check out the latest rates here: dss.gov.au/concessions/index… #auspoł
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Choosing to pay bills over pricey dentist visits. Australians reveal toll of dental care neglect amid cost of living crisis. Further confirmation of the need for a Seniors Dental Benefit Scheme via @abcnews abc.net.au/news/2024-08-30/d…

Taking loans to fix teeth, choosing to make rent over dentist fees. Australians reveal true toll of...

Dental healthcare gets left on the back burner for Australians who can't afford day-to-day costs, as patients who rely on public dental care face lengthy wait times.

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Detail of Albanese government’s aged care reforms revealed via @SkyNewsAust skynews.com.au/australia-new…

Detail of Albanese government’s aged care reforms revealed

Sky News Political Editor Andrew Clennell has revealed details of the aged care reforms soon to be announced by the Albanese government as part of the deal with the Opposition to get the package...

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Patrick's story of a long wait for a home-care package is sadly not an isolated one. Older Australians should not be left stranded in hospital, forced into aged care, or die waiting for support that never comes. theguardian.com/australia-ne…

Aged care in the home improves lives and saves money. So why are Australians being made to wait?

‘If you ignore people at a point where they really need some of that earlier intervention … then you’re up for a higher cost,’ says expert

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Helen Polley@polley_helen15 Aug 2024
It is fundamentally important that senior Australians are recognised as valuable and empowered members of our society #aged #wisdom #auspol #politas @COTATas @COTAAustralia @AustralianLabor @TasmanianLabor
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The aged care law delay that's putting older Australians' safety at risk @lunns theaustralian.com.au/nation/… via @australian #auspol24
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No more 'dithering'! Three years after the Royal Commission, why our lawmakers need to get moving on a new Aged Care Act. @DementiaAus @ElderAbuseAct bit.ly/4fJj14T #agedcare
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Today is Aged Care Employee Day, celebrating the dedication and compassion of 370,000 workers. COTA Australia thanks for your compassionate and tireless work that is hugely appreciated by not just those in aged care, but their families and loved ones. #ACED2024 @ACCPAAustralia
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Today we received the good news that interest rates won't increase for now, but we know many people are struggling with their housing costs. It's one of the main issues our financial counsellors are helping people with. #HousingCosts #InterestRates
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If you are applying for a no interest loan take care not to fall victim to one of the latest scams. Learn more about how to protect yourself here👇 ow.ly/8Fp050SQSCY
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Why the @AlboMP reshuffle could be good news for older Australians @ThwaitesKate #reshuffle cota.org.au/news-items/cota-…
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LISTEN: why ageism is alive and well in the financial services sector . Hear COTA Aus CEO Patricia Sparrow speak to @RadioNational Life Matters program @DavidLockeAFCA @natdebthelpline @ausbanking ab.co/3LEsi0k

Older Australians are finding age a factor in why banks refuse loans - ABC listen

An increasing number of older Australians are having loan applications knocked back by banks. This is despite the fact that many of them have paid off their mortgages. But being debt free doesn't...

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The Fed Govt's multi-million dollar elder abuse awareness campaign is a great step towards ending the scourge - but it's just one part of the puzzle #auspol24 #ElderAbuse bit.ly/3LAyR3S
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Almost a third of older adults have untreated tooth decay. 72K hospitalisations for dental conditions in 2017-18 could've been prevented with earlier treatment. Three years since the Royal Commission, and still no Seniors Dental Scheme. Read our release: bit.ly/4cNiSLJ
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The Fed Govt response to the Senate report on dental services is 'mediocre at best'. Three years on from the Royal Commission's key recommendation on oral and dental healthcare and we still have no clear timeline. bit.ly/4cNiSLJ @Mark_Butler_MP #auspol #DentalCare
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Older people are waiting with bated breath to see if the Government will introduce a new Aged Care Act this week. We need to see it introduced as soon as possible so Parliament can review and pass it this year... /1 @AnikaWells @Anne_Ruston cota.org.au/news-items/vox-p…

Vox Pops: What would it feel like if a provider upheld your rights? - COTA Australia

This video of older people receiving home care and residents of aged care discussing what it would feel like if a provider was upholding your rights, was played at the Aged Care Quality and Safety...

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and to ensure older people have time to engage in the conversation about how their rights in aged care will be delivered. A new Aged Care Act was a key recommendation of the Royal Commission- both the Government and the Opposition have promised to deliver it - now is the time /2
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Older people have waited too long for their rights to be enforced - we can't afford to wait any longer. /3
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