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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+.

MHCT report – COVID 19 a Mental Health Response for Older Tasmanians

13 June 2021

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.

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.

Home Fire Safety and Bushfire Information

6 January 2020

If you are part of a group that would like information about home fire safety this summer, email kereer@cotatas.org.au to arrange a free COTA Tasmania peer education session. ABC Local Radio stations around the country broadcast information about bushfire movements and threats in their areas.

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Embracing the Future Report Launch

30 October 2019

The Hon. Roger Jaensch MP launched COTA’s Embracing the Future: Tasmania’s Ageing Profile Part II Report, which includes information about older Tasmanian’s health, relationships, cultural diversity, income, housing, and employment.

National Plan to Respond to the Abuse of Older Australians Released

20 March 2019

Australia’s first National Plan to Respond to the Abuse of Older Australians was released by the Commonwealth Attorney-General, Christian Porter, on Tuesday 19 March.

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State of the Older Nation report released

MHCT report – COVID 19 a Mental Health Response for Older Tasmanians

New hotline for older Australians during COVID-19 pandemic

Home Fire Safety and Bushfire Information

Embracing the Future Report Launch

National Plan to Respond to the Abuse of Older Australians Released