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Federal Budget helps ease cost of living pressures for some older Australians; Missed opportunity to put dental in Medicare

25 March 2025

Tonight’s Federal Budget will help deliver some crucial cost of living relief for older Australians, including energy relief for all households and a tax cut for around 4.6million people over 50 years.

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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Advice

18 July 2021

The Department of Health, Tasmanian Government has released information about how to reduce your risk of contracting coronavirus (COVID-19).

border restrictions, coronavirus, COVID-19, hand washing, internet data, mobile phone data, self-isolating, social distancing

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State of the Older Nation report released

14 July 2021

This research was commissioned by the Federation of nine Councils on the Ageing (COTA) across Australia – including all eight COTA state and territory organisations and COTA Australia – in order to understand the views, life experiences and needs of Australians aged 50+.

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2021 State Election Joint Statement – Energy Affordability

29 April 2021

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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New hotline for older Australians during COVID-19 pandemic

22 April 2020

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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Aurora Energy COVID-19 Update

26 March 2020

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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