On the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, COTA Tasmania is urging people of all ages and genders to call out online disrespect towards women.
Many Tasmanians will band together next month in statewide walks as part of World Elder Abuse Day to raise awareness of a growing issue within our communities. It’s therefore timely to focus on elder abuse, what it is, and why it’s so important to speak out and support those who may be suffering in
We want to make sure the voices of older people are heard at the 7th National Elder Abuse Conference. To have your say, join our online forum at 10..30am on Monday 17 February.
A joint initiative between COTA Tasmania (Council on The Ageing) and Working It Out (WIO) to help raise awareness of Elder Abuse within the LGBTIQ+ community was launched as part of the Pride Party in the Park celebrations on Saturday 1 February 2025.
A Research Report Prepared by COTA Tasmania and Working It Out, funded by the Tasmania Government.
A small collaborative research study with older Tasmanian LGTBIQ+ participants about the awareness of elder abuse has found there are areas of significant concern around effects of trauma, potential a