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New Check in Tas CARD

7 December 2021

COTA Tasmania is pleased to hear of the Government's launch of the Check in Tas Card - a free card with your unique QR code to assist you to check in at businesses across the state without a smart phone. Apply today and carry in your wallet for peace of mind that you can comply with Tasmania's check

The Voices of Senior Families and Friends

26 October 2021

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.

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.

Health Consumers Tasmania: upcoming focus group – Ahpra

2 June 2021

Health Consumers Tasmania are running some focus groups on the professional standards for healthcare professionals.

“For older Australians this is a tale of two budgets…”

13 May 2021

"For older Australians this is a tale of two budgets..." said COTA Australia CE, Ian Yates, in yesterday's live session on Facebook discussing the Federal Budget. You can catch up on the session which included discussion from COTA representatives around Australia, as well as Q&As: http://ow.ly/EKiM

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New Check in Tas CARD

The Voices of Senior Families and Friends

State of the Older Nation report released

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

Health Consumers Tasmania: upcoming focus group – Ahpra

“For older Australians this is a tale of two budgets…”