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MEDIA RELEASE: Landmark Report shows over 20% of over 50s rate their quality of life as poor

5 December 2018

Today most Queenslanders can expect to live into their eighties and some beyond. Longer life provides the opportunity to reconsider not only what older age might be but how our whole lives might unfold.

State of the (Older) Nation

5 December 2018

When we focus on the group of older Australians who are not doing so well at the moment, we see numerous challenges related to finances, health, age discrimination and a general lack of trust in Government and the future.

Health and Wellbeing Climate Adaptation Plan (H-CAP) for Queensland

11 October 2018

The Department of Environment and Science has consulted with COTA Queensland on the Plan, which identifies climate change risks to health and wellbeing, and includes priority actions for adaptation.

Forgotten Australians

3 October 2018

Every Australian should be able to live well, with dignity and independence, in their own community of choice and with choice of appropriate and affordable support and care services when they need them.

MEDIA RELEASE: The Faces of Ageing: through our lens

27 September 2018

Every single one of us has our own story, so the lesson is to acknowledge me as an individual – don’t just look at the surface and see the wrinkles and grey hair, or frail exterior. Ask me what my story is and what makes me feel inspired and motivated now.

Glaucoma is the “sneak thief of sight”

26 September 2017

Glaucoma is often referred to as the “sneak thief of sight”. It results in vision loss, usually starting with the peripheral or side vision. Because changes, in most cases, occur very slowly, people are often unaware there is anything wrong with their eyes. Glaucoma cannot be self-detected.

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MEDIA RELEASE: Landmark Report shows over 20% of over 50s rate their quality of life as poor

State of the (Older) Nation

Health and Wellbeing Climate Adaptation Plan (H-CAP) for Queensland

Forgotten Australians

MEDIA RELEASE: The Faces of Ageing: through our lens

Glaucoma is the “sneak thief of sight”