Category: Policy
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World Elder Abuse Awareness Day – 15 June
On World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, COTA Tasmania is calling on all Tasmanians to help create a future where older people are safe, respected and heard. Elder abuse affects around one in six older Australians. Together, we can build communities where every older person can live with dignity, safety and respect.
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COTA Tasmania Welcomes Appointment of Older Tasmanians Ministerial Advisory Council
COTA Tasmania welcomes the appointment of the inaugural Older Tasmanians Ministerial Advisory Council, an important step towards ensuring older Tasmanians have a stronger voice in shaping the policies and decisions that affect their lives.
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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,…