Our CEO, Craig Chadwick, spoke to Mel Bush on ABC Radio Hobart recently about the themes that came out of our recent launch of the H.E.A.R Active Ageing Strategy, including digital literacy, aged care navigation and social isolation.
COTA Tasmania conducted an 'Attitudes to Ageing Survey' in the latter half of 2020. The survey was designed to increase our understanding of what Tasmanians of different ages think about ageing, and included an online survey as well as a postcard style questionnaire.
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
Below is a snapshot of where our team visited recently as part of the Active Ageing Strategy Consultation colloquially dubbed H.E.A.RÂ (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
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.