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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.

ABC Radio interview – digital literacy and ageing well

18 November 2022

Our CEO, Craig Chadwick, spoke to Mel Bush on ABC Radio Hobart recently about the themes that came out of our recent launch of the H.E.A.R Active Ageing Strategy, including digital literacy, aged care navigation and social isolation.

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.

Centenarians and young artists invited to join “The Centenarian Portrait Project by Teenagers”

21 February 2022

Centenarian Tasmanians and teenage artists are invited to join The Centenarian Portrait Project by Teenagers, which will culminate in an exhibition in June.

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COTA working with Wicking Dementia Centre to raise awareness of ageism

15 March 2023

Our Active Ageing Project worker, Brigid Wilkinson, recently sat down with Dr Pauline Marsh, Senior Lecturer of Dementia Studies from the Wicking Dementia Centre to talk all things ageing and the impact of ageism.

H.E.A.R Active Ageing Consultation completed!

8 September 2022

Below is a snapshot of where our team visited recently as part of the Active Ageing Strategy Consultation colloquially dubbed H.E.A.R (Healthy, Engaged And Resilient). The project was facilitated by COTA Tasmania over several months on behalf of the State Government, who will use the findings and

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2021 State Election Joint Statement – Energy Affordability

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ABC Radio interview – digital literacy and ageing well

Aurora Energy COVID-19 Update

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Centenarians and young artists invited to join “The Centenarian Portrait Project by Teenagers”

COTA working with Wicking Dementia Centre to raise awareness of ageism

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H.E.A.R Active Ageing Consultation completed!