Category: Funding
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2026-2027 State Budget Response statement
While welcoming several positive commitments in the 2026–27 State Budget, COTA Tasmania says the overall level of investment does not go far enough to meet the needs of Tasmania’s ageing population, calling for stronger action on preventive health, digital inclusion, community services, and cost-of-living support for older Tasmanians.
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COTA Tasmania submits Budget Priority Statement to Government
COTA Tasmania has formally submitted its 2026–27 Budget Priority Statement to the Tasmanian Government, outlining key advocacy positions and funding priorities necessary to support the wellbeing, inclusion and rights of older Tasmanians. The submission highlights the areas where investment and policy action are urgently needed to create an age-friendly Tasmania where people can age well,…
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Read COTA Tasmania’s Budget submission
COTA Tasmania submitted their Budget Priorities Statement on the 20th December 2024, highlighting the need for greater awareness of the needs of Tasmania’s ageing population and a stronger focus on proactive and preventative measures to support us all to age well.
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Tasmania takes important step toward age-friendly State
COTA Tasmania has welcomed the State Government’s launch of ‘A Respectful, Age-Friendly Island: Older Tasmanians’ Action Plan 2025-2029’, while at the same time emphasising a critical need for its swift implementation.
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Election Forum – 5 year funding commitments
Great to hear commitment from all major parties to support community sector organisations with 5 year rolling funding agreements, at the Tasmanian Council of Social Service Election Forum this morning in nipaluna, Hobart.
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Support for physical activity costs will benefit social connection for older Tasmanians
We welcome the announcement today that our suggestion to extend the ticket to play scheme to older Tasmanians will be supported by Tasmanian Liberals as part of their election commitments to the community sector.