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Raising Awareness of Elder Abuse for All Tasmanians

13 February 2025

A joint initiative between COTA Tasmania (Council on The Ageing) and Working It Out (WIO) to help raise awareness of Elder Abuse within the LGBTIQ+ community was launched as part of the Pride Party in the Park celebrations on Saturday 1 February 2025.

Read COTA Tasmania’s Budget submission

6 January 2025

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.

Seniors Week is here!

14 October 2024

COTA (Council on the Ageing) Tasmania's Seniors Week starts today (Monday October 14), marking a special occasion for Tasmanians to celebrate the invaluable contributions of older people and embrace new friendships and connections across the generations.

COTA and The Guild Launch new Awareness Campaign

20 August 2024

Starting today, 19th August, Guild Pharmacies across the state are showing their support for older people and promoting lifelong respect through our first-ever Script Back campaign.

Continued advocacy – Minster for Ageing

19 May 2024

Read our Acting CEOs thoughts in today's Mercury Newspaper

Talking Point – post election

9 April 2024

As we await the outcome of the State election and what that may bring, what thought have you given to older Tasmanians and what they may see as important to their future? Have you chatted recently to your parents, your aunty, or your neighbour down the road about what concerns them, the gaps in ser

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Raising Awareness of Elder Abuse for All Tasmanians

Read COTA Tasmania’s Budget submission

Seniors Week is here!

COTA and The Guild Launch new Awareness Campaign

Continued advocacy – Minster for Ageing

Talking Point – post election