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The Pain Revolution Rural Outreach Tour
The Pain Revolution Rural Outreach Tour is coming to Tasmania in March 2019. This is a unique and free opportunity for Tasmanians to access information directly from Australia’s leading pain ... ...
posted on 1st Mar 2019
Free IT help for older Tasmanians
Do you need help with using your mobile phone or other digital device? COTA Tasmania is offering INDIVIDUAL technical assistance to people over 50 to help you get more value ... ...
posted on 20th Feb 2019
Calling participants for “Ageing My Way”
Have you ever wondered if your adult children know what is important to you as you age? COTA Tasmania is calling for participants in an innovative new photographic project called ... ...
posted on 18th Feb 2019
News on pension work bonuses and superannuation
COTA Australia has welcomed an increase of $50 a fortnight in the amount of money pensioners can earn without affecting the age pension income test, as well as changes to ... ...
posted on 18th Feb 2019
New funding should be tied to staffing
10,000 new home care packages is great news, but $320 million funding for residential age care should be tied to staffing, says COTA Australia CEO Ian Yates. The Australian Government ... ...
posted on 13th Feb 2019
Embracing the Future
COTA is excited to announce the release of its report, Embracing the Future: Tasmania’s Ageing Profile Part I. The report was launched by The Hon. Jacquie Petrusma MP, Minister for ... ...
posted on 7th Feb 2019
Liveable Communities Resources update
We’ve just updated our Liveable Communities online resources for government and community to find information and ideas about developing and implementing age-friendly or Liveable Communities. To view the latest resources, ... ...
posted on 17th Jan 2019
Guardianship laws overhaul needed to help promote people’s rights: report
Tasmania’s guardianship laws need a major overhaul to help promote people’s rights, according to the latest report from the Tasmania Law Reform Institute (TLRI). Among the report’s recommendations is the ... ...
posted on 17th Dec 2018
New aged care funding welcome but even more home care packages still needed
Australia’s peak older persons advocacy body, COTA Australia, has welcomed the Morrison Government’s announcement of an additional $553 million in aged care funding included in today’s Mid Year Economic and ... ...
posted on 17th Dec 2018
