Victorian LGBTI older person’s service promised life-line
COTA Victoria was shocked to learn that Switchboard’s Out & About, an LGBTI Community Visitor service, lost most of its […]
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Aged Care Navigation Trials break down barriers to accessing aged care
MEDIA RELEASE Minister for Ageing, the Hon. Ken Wyatt today in Perth, launched the Aged Care System Navigator Trials in
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Aged Care Royal Commission is underway
The Aged Care Royal Commission has just announced it will be holding a public forum in Bendigo on 5 March
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10,000 new home care packages great news – but $320 million funding for residential age care should be tied to staffing
MEDIA RELEASE 10 February 2019 Leading seniors’ advocacy body, COTA Australia, warmly welcomed the Government’s announcement it will bring forward
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Aged Care Royal Commission commences witness hearings
The Aged Care Royal Commission commences witness hearings today. COTA Australia CEO, Ian Yates, will be one of the three
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The Power Is Yours – Energy Compare workshops
Victorian Energy Compare is an independent Victorian Government energy price comparison site. Victorian residents can use this site to input
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Looking Ahead series
COTA is hosting a series of four workshops in partnership with The Department of Human Services’ Financial Information Service (FIS).
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Do you play bingo?
Do you play Bingo? We’re looking for people located in Melbourne receiving the Age Pension who play Bingo and would
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Consumer Policy Research Centre to launch new research report at upcoming event: The Renter’s Journey
Australians are spending more time and money in the private rental system than ever before. The ongoing supply-side focus of
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Recent tribunal hearing offers hope for ageing apartment residents
Most people want to remain living in their own homes for as long as possible as they age – but
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COTA Australia welcomes new specialist care program for vulnerable Australians with dementia
MEDIA RELEASE 5 February 2019 Australia’s leading senior’s advocacy organisation, COTA Australia, has welcomed the Government’s allocation of $70 million
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Older Australians welcome stronger consumer rights and end to loopholes in financial services Royal Commission report
MEDIA RELEASE 4 February 2019 Older Australians welcome emphasis on stronger consumer rights and end to loopholes in financial services