Who is COTA Australia?
COTA (Council on the Ageing) Australia advocates for the rights, interests and good futures of Australians as we age.
Our broad agenda is focused on tackling ageism, respecting diversity, and empowering older people to live their best life.
COTA Australia’s role is to promote, improve and protect the wellbeing of older people in Australia. COTA Australia is the leading peak body representing, and advocating for, older people to government, the general community and media.
COTA Australia speaks to the Federal Government and all Parliamentarians to ensure they are aware of the issues facing older people as well as their views and action that can be taken to address them. We also work with the public service on key issues.
We do this is by making submissions to Government and Parliamentary Inquiries, undertaking research, engagement with older people and releasing policy statements.
COTA Australia speaks out on matters of concern to Australians as they age, and is widely recognised and sought out by Government and media to comment on the issues of the day.
COTA Australia continues to fight ageism and age discrimination.
COTA Australia is currently prioritising work on aged care reform, the development of better retirement income policy, addressing the housing crisis, calling for improved health services and tackling ageism in employment.
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