COTA Queensland has been appointed to the Taskforce to advise the Queensland Government on housing options and approaches to support older Queenslanders to retain their independence into old age and control how and where they live.
The restrictions on residential aged care facilities have been eased, with the risk of COVID-19 being balanced against the personal welfare and mental health of residents.
The Government will undertake further consultation with stakeholders and will establish a Public Trustee board to provide oversight and direction to the Public Trustee.