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.
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.
The mental health and wellbeing of senior Australians is a priority during this time. There are a range of supports available if you, or one of your clients, are feeling isolated, worried or need someone to talk to.
The Older Persons Action Group has recommended delivering a mental health awareness event to increase community awareness of, and engagement in, mental health and wellbeing and promote help seeking behaviour.