State of the Older Nation Archives

What’s changed since 2018?

17 June 2021

What has changed since 2018? So much! The world is a different place. COTA Federation will launch their 2nd State of the (Older) Nation report. 3 years on, many older people are feeling worse about the world.

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Federal politics: ‘A fair go’ bits and spin

18 April 2019

On the 18 May, Australians will choose between Scott Morrison’s ‘a fair go if you have a go’ pitch or Bill Shortens’ ‘a fair go for everyone’ action plan. But is there really a ‘fair go’ for older Australians?

aged care, Australian Federal Budgets, Government funding, Home Care Packages, Newstart, older workers, State of the Older Nation

New online resource Life Checks recognises we need to plan well to achieve the best possible ageing

15 January 2019

COTA Australia has congratulated the government on the launch of its new Life Checks campaign, website and resources, which may potentially provide life checks and information for more than 9 million mid-life and older Australians.

Ageing, Australian Federal Budgets, Life Checks, State of the Older Nation

Landmark report highlights the impact of the rising cost of living for older people

5 December 2018

COTA Victoria is today calling for more actions to reduce the cost of living pressures for older Victorians in response to a new landmark national report launched today in Canberra.

age discrimination, ageing population, consumer rights, cost of living, employment, financial security, health, home and aged care, housing, later life planning, older Australians, older people, State of the Older Nation, transport