Category: News
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Coronavirus Vaccine and COVID-19 updates in your language
Australian and international news and information about Coronavirus Vaccines and COVID-19 updates on the SBS Coronavirus Portal in more than 60 languages.
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COTA wellness brochures
Have you seen our wellness brochures, designed during COVID-19 to support you to stay well and healthy at home?
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Latest Department of Health advice – COVID-19 vaccinations
The Australian Government has advised that the Pfizer vaccine is now preferred over the AstraZeneca vaccine for adults aged under 50 who have not yet received a first dose of AstraZeneca.
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COTA Australia joins aged care consumer peaks to 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 response to the Final Report of the Aged Care Royal Commission, identifying the key reforms the Federal Government must implement in the upcoming Federal Budget to ensure
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2021 State Election Joint Statement on Digital Inclusion
The Tasmanian digital inclusion alliance* have joined forces to urge all political leaders to commit to policies and actions that improve digital access, affordability and ability to ensure no Tasmanian is left offline.
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2021 State Election Joint Statement – Energy Affordability
Energy is an essential service. It is critical to individual, family and community health and wellbeing, as well as to overall economic activity. All Tasmanians, regardless of their means, have the right to reliable, safe and affordable energy.
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Tasmanian Community Services Industry Joint Statement of 2021 State Election Priorities
As the peak bodies* representing Tasmania’s community services industry, our vision is for all Tasmanians to have the opportunity to contribute to rebuilding their communities as resilient, healthy, safe and economically vibrant places to live.
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Budget benefits older Australians
Older Australians will benefit from several measures in the Federal Budget aimed at increasing workforce participation and fixing retirement incomes, Council on the Ageing (COTA) Australia says, but support for vulnerable groups like renters is still missing and long-term solutions are needed to ens
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“For older Australians this is a tale of two budgets…”
“For older Australians this is a tale of two budgets…” said COTA Australia CE, Ian Yates, in yesterday’s live session on Facebook discussing the Federal Budget. You can catch up on the session which included discussion from COTA representatives around Australia, as well as Q&As: http://ow.ly/EKiM
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Health Consumers Tasmania: upcoming focus group – Ahpra
Health Consumers Tasmania are running some focus groups on the professional standards for healthcare professionals.
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Health Consumers Tasmania: Focus Group – Home and Community Care (HACC)
Health Consumers Tasmania are running some focus groups about your experiences with Home and Community Care (HACC) services.
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Thank you to our outgoing Patron, The Honourable Kate Warner AC
A heartfelt thanks to our outgoing patron, Her Excellency the Honourable Kate Warner AC, for her support of COTA Tasmania.
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Are you interested in policy issues impacting older Tasmanians?
Are you interested in policy issues impacting older Tasmanians? COTA Tasmania is looking for interested people to assist our work as members of the COTA Tasmania Policy Council.
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MHCT report – COVID 19 a Mental Health Response for Older Tasmanians
Tasmania has the oldest population in the country, with around 20 per cent of Tasmanian residents aged 65 or over. Despite this, there is currently no tailored mental health response for older Tasmanians.
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Public Forums on Proposed Voluntary Assisted Dying Legislation
Statewide public forums to provide information on the End-of-Life Choices (Voluntary Assisted Dying) Bill 2020.
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Aged Care Royal Commission suspends hearings and workshops
The Aged Care Royal Commission has suspended all hearings and workshops in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19). Submissions will still be accepted until the end of April.
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Change to COTA Tasmania office arrangements
The team at COTA Tasmania is moving to work from home from Tuesday 24 March. We are making this move to support our community effort to manage the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19). You can still contact us and we are keen to hear from you! We will still be contactable at admin@cotatas.org.au.
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Aurora Energy COVID-19 Update
Aurora Energy is offering information and support for energy customers during the COVID-19 pandemic, including payment extensions. You may also be eligible for energy concessions if you’ve recently started receiving Centrelink payments.
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) impact on Communities Tasmania services
This page links to the a page on the Communities Tasmania website that updates people about changes to services and activities resulting from the impact of coronavirus (COVID-19).
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New hotline for older Australians during COVID-19 pandemic
The new National COVID Older Persons Information hotline will help older Australians get the critical information they need to stay healthy and safe during the pandemic.
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New website for older job seekers and employers
Work45+ is a new website that has been developed in consultation with older job seekers, employers and job service providers. It contains the information they believe will help more older job seekers be employed and valued.
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New Elder Abuse Awareness Campaign Launched
Tasmania’s new elder abuse awareness campaign, launched on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, is based on the message “It’s ok to ask the question”. It encourages people to contact the Tasmanian Elder Abuse Helpline to talk about situations of concern and gain professional and confidential advice.
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#checkin Website Launched
Mental Health Council Tasmania has launched its #checkin website that provides support and resources during COVID-19 restrictions and recovery.
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Launch of COTA’s Liveable Communities Toolkit
COTA Tasmania is pleased to announce that its updated Liveable Communities Toolkit was launched by the Hon. Jeremy Rockliff MP, and featured presentations from COTA Tas, LGAT, West Coast Council, Clarence City Council, Huon Valley Council, and Central Coast Council.
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NBN Co information sessions during National Scams Awareness Week
NBN Co has launched a community education campaign during National Scams Awareness Week to raise awareness about the most common and emerging scam trends, and share tips about how to stay safe.
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Have Your Say on Accessible Housing
If you are an adult with a physical disability, this is your chance to chance to help change national accessible housing policy by completing the Melbourne Disability Institute’s online survey.
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“Live Well. Live Long.” podcasts are here!
“Live Well. Live Long.” podcasts covering a wide range of topics of interest to older Tasmanians are available online.