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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.

Over 1,500 community members had their say as part of our H.E.A.R Active Ageing Consultation and this lived experience will shape the development of a new six-year Active Ageing strategy for Tasmania 2023-2029.

COTA Tasmania and Mental Health Families and Friends Tasmania have collaborated to raise awareness of the role that senior Tasmanians play supporting a family member or friends mental wellbeing.