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As we await the outcome of the State election and what that may bring, what thought have you given to older Tasmanians and what they may see as important to their future?  Have you chatted recently to your parents, your aunty, or your neighbour down the road about what concerns them, the gaps in ser

We are pleased to share with you are 2024-2025 Budget Priorities Statement, submitted to the Government on 30th November 2023.

Over 1,500 community members had their say as part of our H.E.A.R Active Ageing Consultation and this lived experience will shape the development of a new six-year Active Ageing strategy for Tasmania 2023-2029.

The Workers Rehabilitation and Compensation Amendment Bill 2022 will reduce the disadvantage experienced by older Tasmanian workers injured at an older age, by doubling the time before the age-related ending of workers compensation provisions kick in.

Craig Chadwick has been appointed the new Chief Executive Officer of COTA Tasmania, the peak organisation advocating for the rights of Older Tasmanians.

Below is a snapshot of where our team visited recently as part of the Active Ageing Strategy Consultation colloquially dubbed H.E.A.R  (Healthy, Engaged And Resilient).The project was facilitated by COTA Tasmania over several months on behalf of the State Government, who will use the findings and