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COVID-19 Emergency Response Act 2020 extended

27 January 2021

This time-limited regulation allows enduring documents to be witnessed by a special witness and also allows for Nurse Practitioners to complete the Advance Health Directive certificate,

COVID-19

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Consultation on Voluntary Assisted Dying Legislation

3 December 2020

The Queensland Law Reform Commission has been asked by the Queensland Government to develop an appropriate legislative scheme for voluntary assisted dying legislation in Queensland.

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Have your say – Voluntary Assisted Dying Legislation in Queensland

22 October 2020

COTA Queensland plans to make a submission to the Queensland Law Reform Commission consultation. We are asking for your input on any of the issues or questions in the Consultation Paper. 

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End-of-Life Documents during COVID-19

1 October 2020

Thanks to a temporary regulation, you can now have the signing of important end-of-life legal documents witnessed over video conference—this applies to wills, enduring powers of attorney and advance health directives.

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Practical resources for bereaved families, friends and carers

1 October 2020

A suite of resources have been released to provide support and direction for bereaved family, friends and carers.

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Drawn Together

15 August 2020

Join us as we celebrate the powerful relationships that exist across generations. Gather your friends and family for a very special morning tea, conversation and performance event.

Seniors Week

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