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Today marks 34th United Nations International Day of Older People

1 October 2024

Each year on 1st October, people across the world mark United Nations International Day of Older People to raise awareness of opportunities and challenges faced by ageing populations, and to mobilize the wider community to address difficulties faced by older people

Continued advocacy – Minster for Ageing

19 May 2024

Read our Acting CEOs thoughts in today's Mercury Newspaper

Support for physical activity costs will benefit social connection for older Tasmanians

13 March 2024

We welcome the announcement today that our suggestion to extend the ticket to play scheme to older Tasmanians will be supported by Tasmanian Liberals as part of their election commitments to the community sector.

Election Forum – 5 year funding commitments

13 March 2024

Great to hear commitment from all major parties to support community sector organisations with 5 year rolling funding agreements, at the Tasmanian Council of Social Service Election Forum this morning in nipaluna, Hobart.

Candidates urged to focus on Tasmanians’ health, connection and minimising costs.

26 February 2024

Candidates urged to focus on Tasmanians’ health, connection and minimising costs. COTA (Council on the Ageing) Tasmania and Clubs Tasmania have asked State election parties and candidates to consider policies that assist Tasmanians to manage their health conditions, enhance community connection, re

Fair Funding campaign launched

14 February 2023

The Fair Funding campaign calls on the Tasmanian Government to provide a fair and reasonable funding increase of 9.5% in this year’s budget

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Today marks 34th United Nations International Day of Older People

Continued advocacy – Minster for Ageing

Support for physical activity costs will benefit social connection for older Tasmanians

Election Forum – 5 year funding commitments

Candidates urged to focus on Tasmanians’ health, connection and minimising costs.

Fair Funding campaign launched