Council on the Ageing welcomes biggest investment in aged care in a generation
Budget Aged Care Reform Package a sound start to industry transformation Note: COTA has released a separate media release on […]
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Twelve aged care consumer peaks propose aged care reform plan
Twelve leading aged care consumer organisations, led by the Council on the Ageing (COTA) Australia, have issued a detailed joint
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Federal budget 2020–2021: what’s in it for older Australians?
While the 2020–2021 budget offers some benefits, there’s still a lot that needs to be done to uphold the rights of older Australians. In the last edition
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MEDIA RELEASE: JobKeeper and JobSeeker announcement welcomed, but reintroduction of the Liquid Assets Waiting Period must be dropped, and Rent Assistance raised
The extension of the JobKeeper scheme and the continued additional support for people on JobSeeker have been welcomed by Council
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State Of Emergency Extended To Keep Slowing The Spread
The State of Emergency in Victoria will be extended for another four weeks to continue the measures designed to slow
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MEDIA RELEASE: Older Victorians must be highest priority during renewed restrictions
MEDIA RELEASE | 8 July 2020 Older Victorians must be highest priority during renewed restrictions All Victorians are being urged to
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MEDIA RELEASE: Digital divide aged care challenge for older people
MEDIA RELEASE | 24 April 2020 Digital divide aged care challenge for older people Age more than any other factor
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MEDIA RELEASE: New hotline for older Australians during COVID-19 pandemic launched
A new COVID-19 hotline will help older Australians get the critical information they need to stay healthy and safe during
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MEDIA RELEASE: Community alert on increase of elder abuse
Media Release | 6 April 2020 Community alert on increase of elder abuse Elder abuse is a lack of respect and
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MEDIA RELEASE: It is the little things that count
Media Release | 30 March 2020 It is the Little Things That Count ….. the sound of a friendly understanding voice
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MEDIA RELEASE: Older Australians support Government’s “strong advice” for vulnerable Australians to remain indoors as far as possible.
MEDIA RELEASE | 29 March 2020 Older Australians support Government’s “strong advice” for vulnerable Australians to remain indoors as far
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MEDIA RELEASE: Breaking down the fear and anxiety of isolation for older Australians
Media Release | 25 March 2020 Breaking Down the Fear and Anxiety of Isolation for Older Australians ….. the sound of