‘Doing It Tough’ Queensland Older Women’s Experience of Poverty
1 November 2015
Currently there are more than 39,544 women aged over 65 and over across Queensland 'doing it tough'.
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2015: REFLECTIONS
3 December 2015
We continue to actively seek recognition of the positive contribution that older people make economically and socially to Queensland. We are strong advocates for an Age-friendly Queensland promoting intergenerational interactions, to enable people to grow to their fullest capacity.
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Age and Work
28 August 2019
In July the Australian Human Rights Commission released a report on Multigenerational workforces: a guide to the rights of older workers under the Age Discrimination Act 2004.
Ageing and Discrimination – “I feel invisible”
21 December 2011
There was a shared view from many participants that ‘feeling invisible’ hindered their daily lives, their relationships with people, and the accessing of the support services they required. While a wide range of issues were discussed, there were some key themes which emerged.
Ageing on the Edge
24 March 2020
Housing stress and homelessness is a continuing and unacceptable issue for many Australians and a growing issue for the country’s older population.
Ageing on the Edge
18 February 2019
COTA Queensland is supporting The Older Persons Homelessness Prevention Project which aims to improve awareness and take action on the increasing prevalence of housing problems facing older people on lower incomes and assets in Australia who have not attained secure and affordable housing.